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A 31-year-old scientist in the Philippines is changing how we see cockroaches, one discovery at a time. Cristian Lucanas has found 15 new species and believes hundreds more are waiting to be documented in his country's rainforests.
Scientists discovered two marsupial species in remote West Papua that were thought to have vanished 6,000 years ago. The pygmy long-fingered possum and ring-tailed glider represent an exceptionally rare double "lazarus taxon" discovery.
Scientists in West Papua have rediscovered two tiny marsupials thought extinct for 6,000 years, rewriting history with help from Indigenous elders. The long-fingered possum and ring-tailed glider are thriving in remote rainforests.
A small gliding possum thought extinct for 6,000 years was discovered alive in Papua's rainforests, earning its own genus in a breakthrough so rare it happens only a few times per year. Indigenous communities knew about "Tous" all along.
Scientists in Peru are using rope bridges suspended high in the Amazon canopy to help monkeys, sloths, and porcupines safely cross fragmented forests. Their camera trap research is revolutionizing how we protect tree-dwelling wildlife threatened by roads and deforestation.
Brazilian scientists turned a colorful fungus from the Amazon rainforest into a safe, antioxidant-rich dye for cosmetics that outperforms synthetic alternatives. The discovery offers a sustainable solution as countries ban harmful synthetic dyes linked to allergies and health problems.
What scientists thought was one Amazonian bird species turned out to be five distinct species, including two brand new to science. Researchers used artificial intelligence and vocal analysis to uncover hidden biodiversity in Earth's richest rainforest.
A conservation expert who spent decades studying West Africa's biodiversity says Liberia has exceptional potential to access forest financing thanks to its vast unexplored rainforests. The country now protects critically endangered species while creating jobs for local communities, especially women.
After violent attacks nearly wiped out the Akuntsu people, a newborn boy brings hope for both an Indigenous community and the rainforest they protect. The birth marks an unexpected turn for a tribe reduced to just three women who thought their line would end.
Volunteers just planted 800 young trees at one of England's rarest temperate rainforests, bringing new life to an ancient woodland that's survived for centuries. The effort at Dartmoor's Wistman's Wood marks the latest chapter in a long-term mission to restore these vanishing ecosystems.
Indigenous communities and local governments in Bolivia just protected nearly 1 million hectares of Amazon rainforest and Andean highlands. The grassroots effort succeeded where national politics stalled, proving local action can deliver conservation that lasts.
After surviving genocide and living for years as only three women, Brazil's Akuntsu tribe celebrates the birth of a baby boy who could carry on their culture. The unexpected arrival brings hope not just for the tribe's future, but for protecting their Amazon rainforest home.
A 17-year-old student built an AI model that can pick out gunshots from jungle noise, giving wildlife rangers a powerful new tool to stop elephant poaching in real time. The breakthrough could transform how conservationists protect critically endangered forest elephants across Africa.
Brazilian researchers created a free platform that helps farmers prove their products aren't linked to deforestation, making sustainable trade easier for everyone. Four states now use the system, offering a model for transparent environmental tracking worldwide.
A small German nonprofit is reversing decades of logging damage in Borneo using science-based reforestation that lets nature do the heavy lifting. Their surgical approach has reconnected fragmented forests on a shoestring budget.
Scientists have proven that tropical forests actively create rain, not just receive it. The Amazon alone produces tens of billions of dollars worth of rainfall that feeds farms and cities thousands of miles away.
A former middle school teacher wrote a survival story to show young readers they can overcome anything. Ellen Cochrane's new book teaches kids about resilience through one teen's 11-day journey through the Amazon rainforest.
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A major exhibition in Vancouver celebrates Emily Carr, the groundbreaking artist whose swirling forest paintings transformed how people experience British Columbia's landscapes. Her immersive style makes viewers feel like they're standing right inside the rainforest.
Meet the froghopper, a tiny Amazon insect that creates a protective bubble home from sap, air, and its own waste. Once it grows up, it becomes one of nature's most incredible athletes, jumping nearly 100 times its own body length.
Brazil just created breakthrough satellite technology that helps farmers prove their exports aren't linked to illegal deforestation. The free tool solves a major compliance challenge for producers and protects the Amazon at the same time.
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