Snake Fake Spotlight 10.15.2019 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 Spotlight 05.29.2019 A master of disguise, this rainforest dweller doesn’t just wear the perfect outfit, it also performs the perfect imitation of a tree branch.
Where the Rainforest Meets the Road Article 01.08.2019 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 Spotlight 12.18.2018 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? Article 10.23.2018 Peruvian chefs and Amazon dwellers hope the answer is yes—and that the path to salvation will be sabroso.
The Rainforest Next Door Photo Gallery 12.05.2017 Just minutes from a major metropolis, Malaysia’s Penang Hill rainforest boasts some of the richest backyard biodiversity on the planet.
Framed Frog Spotlight 09.19.2017 Portrait-worthy for more than just its beauty, this toxic frog may revolutionize our approach to pain management.
In Search of the Lost Article 09.06.2017 On a quest to find a missing primate, a team of scientists discovers that sometimes maps tell only the smallest part of the story.
The Great Divide Spotlight 04.25.2017 A fateful crossing of the Congo River by ancestral apes led to the rise of the modern bonobo.
The Lungs of the Planet Immersive 02.28.2017 The Amazon rainforest faces myriad threats. But this iconic ecosystem—one of Earth’s most important natural resources—may be more resilient than scientists ever expected.
From Leaf to Landscape Infographic 02.28.2017 A tropical rainforest’s ability to take a deep breath depends in large part on a somewhat surprising factor—the age of its leaves.
Catching the Rainforest’s Breath Video 02.28.2017 Armed with a suite of high-tech tools, scientists are measuring the flow of gases into and out of the Amazon rainforest to understand how this iconic ecosystem responds to seasonal and climatic shifts.
Breaking Precious Ground Photo Essay 01.10.2017 Ecuador’s Yasuní National Park may be the world’s richest rainforest. What will become of it now that oil extraction has begun?
How to Save a Rainforest Article 12.06.2016 It took decades to hammer out a landmark conservation deal to save Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest. Now the real work begins.
No Lost Cause Opinion 08.30.2016 We see so many troubling stories about the environment that the occasional bit of good news usually comes as a surprise. But there’s more to be hopeful about than many people realize.
A Life Aloft Spotlight 08.09.2016 Orangutans weather the storm against an onslaught of threats to their canopy home.
