Forest fragmentation—the division of large, intact woodlands into smaller patches—has emerged as a critical issue in ...

In a study published in the Journal of Animal Ecology, researchers from Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of the ...

Tropical trees are dying faster than ever, and it's not just heat or drought to blame. Scientists have uncovered a surprising ...

In 1978, renowned ecologist Dan Janzen jumped into a ravine in Costa Rica, broke three ribs, and spent the first month of the rainy season watching the tropical dry forest from inside a shack. At ...

From pollinating plants to dispersing seeds, birds play a variety of crucial roles that help to keep ecosystems in balance.

New research reveals that thunderstorms - not just drought or heat - are a major cause of rising tree deaths in tropical ...

The air moving above the forest carries valuable information about how trees absorb carbon, and what may happen in the future as global temperatures rise ...

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken a decisive stride towards sustainable forest management with the official ...

The lush, tropical regions of Central and South America have long dazzled scientists with their plant diversity. These ...

The Amazon Rainforest, the largest tropical rainforest on Earth, is a treasure trove of biodiversity, home to millions of species, many still undiscovered. From the vibrant morpho butterflies to the ...

A new study reveals that peninsular India's unique biodiversity arose from a combination of stable tropical forests and ...

Scientists have unearthed in Arizona fossils from an assemblage of animals, including North America's oldest-known flying ...