Pulling Their Weight
Beneath the jungle’s colorful canopy, armies of ants clear dead material and keep ecosystems running smoothly.
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Frog Love
These see-through amphibians may be tiny, but they go big to protect their eggs.
Living With Giants
How Indonesia’s “village of elephant hunters” became a model for other rural communities trying to coexist with one of the planet’s largest land mammals.
Rogues of the Rainforest
Tropical vines are wandering, as they always have, but recent environmental changes are giving them an edge over other rainforest plants—a shift that could have enduring impacts on climates around the globe.
City Owl, Country Owl
Unlike their more iconic cousins, diminutive northern pygmy owls occasionally manage to raise families in urban forests—some little more than a stone’s throw from the local café.
Snake Fake
For a plump caterpillar with no defensive body parts, masquerading as a deadly viper is an effective adaptation for survival in the Peruvian Amazon.
Assume the Position
A master of disguise, this rainforest dweller doesn’t just wear the perfect outfit, it also performs the flawless impression of a tree branch.
Where the Rainforest Meets the Road
Community-led conservation has taken root in a remote corner of Papua New Guinea. Now the plan’s architects must ensure that ecological protection and economic prosperity can coexist.
Mobile Home
This caterpillar combines next-level camouflage and shelter-building to disappear into one of the most vibrant and biodiverse ecosystems on the planet.
Can Wild Foods Save the Amazon?
Peruvian chefs and Amazon dwellers hope the answer is yes—and that the path to salvation will be sabroso.
Frog Love
These see-through amphibians may be tiny, but they go big to protect their eggs.
Living With Giants
How Indonesia’s “village of elephant hunters” became a model for other rural communities trying to coexist with one of the planet’s largest land mammals.
Rogues of the Rainforest
Tropical vines are wandering, as they always have, but recent environmental changes are giving them an edge over other rainforest plants—a shift that could have enduring impacts on climates around the globe.
City Owl, Country Owl
Unlike their more iconic cousins, diminutive northern pygmy owls occasionally manage to raise families in urban forests—some little more than a stone’s throw from the local café.
Snake Fake
For a plump caterpillar with no defensive body parts, masquerading as a deadly viper is an effective adaptation for survival in the Peruvian Amazon.
Assume the Position
A master of disguise, this rainforest dweller doesn’t just wear the perfect outfit, it also performs the flawless impression of a tree branch.
Where the Rainforest Meets the Road
Community-led conservation has taken root in a remote corner of Papua New Guinea. Now the plan’s architects must ensure that ecological protection and economic prosperity can coexist.
Mobile Home
This caterpillar combines next-level camouflage and shelter-building to disappear into one of the most vibrant and biodiverse ecosystems on the planet.
Can Wild Foods Save the Amazon?
Peruvian chefs and Amazon dwellers hope the answer is yes—and that the path to salvation will be sabroso.