Rainforests are among the most complex and diverse ecosystems in the world. From their lush green canopies to shadowy forest floors, these important environments are bursting with unique wildlife.

It's not always cozy and warm in the Amazon rainforest: Cold waves can cause temperatures to drop drastically. Researchers have investigated how animals react to this. Anyone conducting research in ...

Tropical rain forests lie close to the equator. These forests are known for their tall trees, dense vegetation, and for being both humid and wet. Some animals that are on the rainforest most dangerous ...

HAIKOU/China/, October 13. /TASS/. At least 28 new species of animal and plant species have been discovered in the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park in the few years since its establishment, ...

From the striking rainbow colors of parrots in the rainforest to the brilliant flashes of yellows, oranges and blues in coral reefs, vibrantly colorful wildlife abounds in tropical ecosystems. But ...

Every day, new areas of rainforests are converted into plantations, drastically changing tropical biodiversity and the way the ecosystem functions. Yet, the current understanding of the consequences ...

This image provided by the Washington Department of Transportation shows a kinkajou at the Selah Creek Rest Area Eastbound in Yakima County, Wash., Sunday, June 23, 2024. Kinkajous live in tropical ...

YAKIMA, Wash. — A kinkajou was found in southeast of Yakima, Washington earlier this week, according to officials. “We don’t know if it was dropped off or escaped.” Hello from our friendly Kinkajou!

"A Dream Come True" read the headline that ran atop an editorial published in the Topeka Daily Capital on May 24, 1974, the day the Topeka Zoo opened its Tropical Rainforest. The editorial expressed ...