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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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Brazil Is Losing Surface Water To Climate Change, Land Conversion
Brazil is home to 12 per cent of Earth's freshwater reserves, much of it in the Amazon, but is losing natural surface water as climate change and land conversion from forest to farming take their toll, a report said Friday.
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The Only Living Kangaroo That Doesn't Hop
In the remnant rainforests of coastal far-north Queensland, bushwalkers may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a diminutive marsupial that's the last living representative of its family.
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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
-
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.
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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.
-
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.
-
Brazil Is Losing Surface Water To Climate Change, Land Conversion
Brazil is home to 12 per cent of Earth's freshwater reserves, much of it in the Amazon, but is losing natural surface water as climate change and land conversion from forest to farming take their toll, a report said Friday.
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The Only Living Kangaroo That Doesn't Hop
In the remnant rainforests of coastal far-north Queensland, bushwalkers may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a diminutive marsupial that's the last living representative of its family.
