where most rainforest trees cannot survive. Until now, it was thought that tree species only passed between the Amazon and the Atlantic forests during periods long ago when the climate was wetter ...

This expansive forest stretches across several South American countries, breathing life into the very atmosphere we depend on. Think of it as the planet's own giant air purifier, working tirelessly ...

The significant decline in genetic diversity in the Amazon Basin ... In particular, younger trees in the protected Tefé National Forest (TEF), estimated to be under 200 years old, exhibit ...

Colombia and Peru are the world's largest cocaine producers, data from the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC) shows, and US government data shows they are also South America's top ...