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Unique Eggs Help Scientists Identify Insect Species In Australia Weighing As Much As Golf Ball
In a remote rainforest in Australia, home to deadly snakes, spiders and creepy-crawlies, scientists have discovered a new species of stick insect they believe is the heaviest ever found in the country.
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Scientists Shocked As Dolphins Play With Huge Anaconda In The Wild
Researchers in the Amazon rainforest witnessed an incredible scene in which a group of pink river dolphins (Inia geoffrensis) played with an unusual partner - a massive anaconda.
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UNESCO Removes 3 African Sites From World Heritage "In Danger" List
The World Heritage Committee has removed three African heritage sites -- in Madagascar, Egypt and Libya -- from UNESCO's list of endangered sites, acknowledging successful efforts to mitigate threats and restore their cultural and ecological integrit
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Brazil Records 62% Rise In Forest Fires, Amazon Hit The Hardest
Historic forest fires in Brazil last year scorched through an area larger than the size of Italy, recording a burned area some 60 percent higher than average of the last four decades
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Here's The Path To Conserving Protected Areas In The Amazon
Despite serving as crucial guardians of biodiversity, traditional communities continue to be systematically excluded from developing and managing protected areas.
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From Misty Trails To Roaring Falls: 11 Rainy Adventures In The Western Ghats
From the misty tea gardens of Munnar to the roaring waterfalls of Agumbe, the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage site, turn into a lush, living rainforest during the monsoon.
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7 Rainforest Destinations Every Wildlife Lover Should Have On Their Radar
If you're after nature in all its untamed glory, these incredible rainforest destinations offer more than just photo ops.
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'Red Alert': Fire Wipes Out Tropical Rainforest Twice The Size Of Belgium
Loss of tree cover in 2024 -- from deforestation and fires, deliberate or accidental -- generated more than three billion tonnes of CO2 pollution.
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A Pyramid in the Amazon? The Mystery of Cerro El Cono in Peru's Sierra del Divisor
Hidden in Peru’s remote Sierra del Divisor, Cerro El Cono is a mysterious, pyramid-shaped peak that has baffled scientists and inspired local legend. Visible from 250 miles away, this jungle-covered mountain could be a volcano, a spiritual Apu, or the remnants of an ancient civilization. Despite its sacred significance and ecological value, the r...
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Humans Lived In African Rainforests 1,50,000 Years Ago: Study
Our human species emerged in Africa around 300,000 years ago but scientists don't yet have a clear picture of what kind of natural environment we evolved in
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China Restaurant Serves Elephant Dung Dessert, Charges Rs 45,000 For 15-Course Meal
Elephant Dung For Dessert: The dessert is made with sterilised, dried elephant dung that is turned into crispy crumbs and adorned with herbal perfume, fruit jam, pollen, and honey sorbet.
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Tropical Tree in Panama Evolves Shocking Defense, Strikes Rivals with Lightning Bolts
A few studies describe the tree as having strong internal conductivity, letting lightning current flow through without building up damaging heat like a well-insulated wire. Because they tend to grow large — up to 130 feet (40 meters)—and live for centuries, a single tonka bean tree is estimated to be struck at least five times after reaching ma...
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The World's 6 Most Breathtaking Forests Perfect For Exploring The Great Outdoors
Whether you're in the mood for an ancient rainforest, a fairytale woodland, or a misty bamboo grove, these forests are guaranteed to impress.
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How A Brazilian Chief Is Protecting Amazon From Illegal Miners, Loggers
Brazilian Chief Raoni Metuktire's 1,600-strong community has a two-pronged approach to defending its ancestral homeland: conducting patrols against intruders and teaching Indigenous youth to resist the temptation of getting rich quick.
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Anand Mahindra Celebrates Chikkamagaluru's Rich History Of Coffee's Introduction To India
Anand Mahindra shared a picture of a rainforest in Chikkamagaluru and highlighted its deep-rooted coffee legacy.
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Unique Eggs Help Scientists Identify Insect Species In Australia Weighing As Much As Golf Ball
In a remote rainforest in Australia, home to deadly snakes, spiders and creepy-crawlies, scientists have discovered a new species of stick insect they believe is the heaviest ever found in the country.
-
Scientists Shocked As Dolphins Play With Huge Anaconda In The Wild
Researchers in the Amazon rainforest witnessed an incredible scene in which a group of pink river dolphins (Inia geoffrensis) played with an unusual partner - a massive anaconda.
-
UNESCO Removes 3 African Sites From World Heritage "In Danger" List
The World Heritage Committee has removed three African heritage sites -- in Madagascar, Egypt and Libya -- from UNESCO's list of endangered sites, acknowledging successful efforts to mitigate threats and restore their cultural and ecological integrit
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Brazil Records 62% Rise In Forest Fires, Amazon Hit The Hardest
Historic forest fires in Brazil last year scorched through an area larger than the size of Italy, recording a burned area some 60 percent higher than average of the last four decades
-
Here's The Path To Conserving Protected Areas In The Amazon
Despite serving as crucial guardians of biodiversity, traditional communities continue to be systematically excluded from developing and managing protected areas.
-
From Misty Trails To Roaring Falls: 11 Rainy Adventures In The Western Ghats
From the misty tea gardens of Munnar to the roaring waterfalls of Agumbe, the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage site, turn into a lush, living rainforest during the monsoon.
-
7 Rainforest Destinations Every Wildlife Lover Should Have On Their Radar
If you're after nature in all its untamed glory, these incredible rainforest destinations offer more than just photo ops.
-
'Red Alert': Fire Wipes Out Tropical Rainforest Twice The Size Of Belgium
Loss of tree cover in 2024 -- from deforestation and fires, deliberate or accidental -- generated more than three billion tonnes of CO2 pollution.
-
A Pyramid in the Amazon? The Mystery of Cerro El Cono in Peru's Sierra del Divisor
Hidden in Peru’s remote Sierra del Divisor, Cerro El Cono is a mysterious, pyramid-shaped peak that has baffled scientists and inspired local legend. Visible from 250 miles away, this jungle-covered mountain could be a volcano, a spiritual Apu, or the remnants of an ancient civilization. Despite its sacred significance and ecological value, the r...
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Humans Lived In African Rainforests 1,50,000 Years Ago: Study
Our human species emerged in Africa around 300,000 years ago but scientists don't yet have a clear picture of what kind of natural environment we evolved in
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China Restaurant Serves Elephant Dung Dessert, Charges Rs 45,000 For 15-Course Meal
Elephant Dung For Dessert: The dessert is made with sterilised, dried elephant dung that is turned into crispy crumbs and adorned with herbal perfume, fruit jam, pollen, and honey sorbet.
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Tropical Tree in Panama Evolves Shocking Defense, Strikes Rivals with Lightning Bolts
A few studies describe the tree as having strong internal conductivity, letting lightning current flow through without building up damaging heat like a well-insulated wire. Because they tend to grow large — up to 130 feet (40 meters)—and live for centuries, a single tonka bean tree is estimated to be struck at least five times after reaching ma...
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The World's 6 Most Breathtaking Forests Perfect For Exploring The Great Outdoors
Whether you're in the mood for an ancient rainforest, a fairytale woodland, or a misty bamboo grove, these forests are guaranteed to impress.
-
How A Brazilian Chief Is Protecting Amazon From Illegal Miners, Loggers
Brazilian Chief Raoni Metuktire's 1,600-strong community has a two-pronged approach to defending its ancestral homeland: conducting patrols against intruders and teaching Indigenous youth to resist the temptation of getting rich quick.
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Anand Mahindra Celebrates Chikkamagaluru's Rich History Of Coffee's Introduction To India
Anand Mahindra shared a picture of a rainforest in Chikkamagaluru and highlighted its deep-rooted coffee legacy.
