From the Amazonian rainforests to the African plains, from the Siberian snows to the Middle Eastern deserts, the longest ...

Rivers are among the most important natural features on Earth. They provide freshwater, support ecosystems, help agriculture, ...

Excavations on Peru's coast reveal pre-Inca parrot husbandry, radiocarbon-dated to 1100-1450, and long-distance transport ...

Parrots are vibrant, charismatic, and fascinating creatures. They have become popular pets, but they are a huge responsibility. A recent survey showed that bird ownership among Gen Z (people born in ...

Centuries before the rise of the Inca Empire, a much smaller kingdom on the central coast of Peru already had a sophisticated ...

Deep in the Amazon basin, something remarkable happens every year. Along a stretch of sandy riverbank, thousands upon ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Rainfall is often treated as a gift of geography — a function of latitude, oceans, and atmospheric circulation. A growing body of research suggests ...

Explore the world's oldest forests, from Australia's 180-million-year-old Daintree to Japan's Yakushima with trees over 7,000 years old, each offering unique ecosystems and wildlife.

The Amazon River is the world’s largest river by volume. Located in South America, it flows through 9 countries, including Brazil and Peru. This massive waterway holds about 20% of the Earth’s fresh ...

Ancient DNA reveals pre-Inca societies transported live Amazonian parrots across the formidable Andes mountains.

The Amazon rainforest is famous for storing massive amounts of carbon in its trees and soils, helping regulate the global ...