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Unusual senses: the secret superpowers of amphibians and reptiles

The Surinam toad is one of the strangest frogs on Earth. Flat-bodied, tiny-eyed and adapted to the murky waters of the Amazon basin, it hunts well despite having very poor vision. When a fish swims close, the frog suddenly opens its mouth and sucks the prey inside in a fraction…

The Conversation · 4h ago

DJ Alok has helped restore 3 million sq m of native forest in Brazil

Brazilian DJ and music producer Alok Achkar Peres Petrillo, known simply as Alok, has taken his environmental work from the stage into forest restoration projects across Brazil. On June 1, 2026, the UN Environment Programme named Alok a Global Goodwill Ambassador, highlighting work carried out through the Alok Institute, which…

The Times of India · Oct 3

Eight Amazon rope bridges logged 15,000 wildlife crossings with zero roadkill in Brazil

In Alta Floresta, a small Amazon town in northern Mato Grosso, eight rope bridges installed in 2024 now span the road leading into town, and the results after 15 months are striking. Camera traps recorded about 15,000 safe crossings by tree-dwelling animals, including several monkey species, and not a single…

The Times of India · Oct 3

Peru faces human rights court over protections for isolated Indigenous peoples in Amazon

Peru faces a regional human rights court over allegations it failed to protect isolated Indigenous peoples in the Amazon from logging and other activities

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Meet Chico, who lived alone in the Amazon for 38 years and planted 1,500 Brazil nut trees

Chico has spent 38 years living alone deep in the Amazon, far from modern conveniences. He planted 1,500 Brazil nut trees, grows fruit, collects rainwater and hunts wild pigs for food. His extraordinary life was documented by the Yes Theory expedition team, who travelled deep into the rainforest to meet…

The Times of India · Sep 24

New firefighting fund launches but funding gap remains as wildfires worsen worldwide

A new $100 million philanthropic fund for wildfire prevention in South America, home to the Amazon rainforest, is being launched during New York Climate Week, as fires race across the Amazon

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Bad Bunny's 'Lo Que le Pasó a Hawaii' Enters Brazil's Presidential Election as Lula Turns Its Warning Toward the Amazon

Bad Bunny's warning about what could happen to Puerto Rico if its people lose control of their land has traveled more than 3,000 miles south, entering Brazil's extraordinarily tight presidential election with a new landscape and a new political message.

Latin Times · Sep 24

In 2023, a satellite-image model led archaeologists to 13 previously unknown Amazon geoglyphs, including one 444 metres across

In 2023, a groundbreaking AI model trained by researchers unveiled the locations of ancient geoglyphs hidden in the Amazon rainforest. This cutting-edge technology confirmed the presence of previously undiscovered civilizations, revealing complex human settlements that predate European colonization. Historical sites have emerged due to past deforestation, showcasing how human actions…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Floating Amazon Forest Islands: Study reveals how matupás sustain life; local knowledge shapes science

The captivating floating islands of the Amazon, called matupás, are created through layers of plant matter and sedimentation. These unique ecosystems embrace towering trees and boast rich soil capable of supporting agriculture. They are vital for local communities who fish for prized arapaima and provide a sanctuary for wildlife like…

The Times of India · Sep 23

In 2018, researchers used satellite imagery to identify 81 ancient earthwork sites in the Amazon, providing evidence of pre-Columbian settlements

Recent archaeological discoveries in the Amazon rainforest reveal that advanced civilizations flourished in this region long before European contact. Evidence of geometric constructions and the use of terra preta highlights the sophisticated urban planning of these cultures. Furthermore, numerous earthworks hidden beneath the dense foliage challenge the long-held belief that…

The Economic Times · Sep 23