DARK SECRETS: 4 - The Real Truth

Unprecedented photos of extremely rare ‘ghost dog’ captured in Amazon rainforest

Dog is not as rare as scientists once feared, study reveals

The Independent UK · Jun 16

Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations

Brazilian officials have announced a significant drop in deforestation rates

AAP · Jun 11

Amazon deforestation is falling, but progress is stalling

In 2025, the area deforested in the country fell below one million hectares in a year for the first time since 2019. A total of 984,794 hectares of native vegetation were cleared during 2025, a reduction of 20.6% compared to 2024.

The Conversation · Jun 10

Great mysteries of archaeology: an ancient Amazonian world revealed from the sky

From the air, you see it only through the constant jolt, tilt and shudder of the low-flying Cessna aircraft. The landscape of the Llanos de Moxos, northern Bolivia, appears as a disconnected patchwork of open grassland savannahs, forest islands and lakes.

The Conversation · Jun 8

In Brazil’s Cerrado region, Indigenous fire practices reshape wildfire strategy

Brazilian environmental officials have followed a zero-fire strategy for land management in the Cerrado savanna in central and northern Brazil

The Independent UK · Jun 7

Colombia's presidential runoff could impact the future of the Amazon rainforest and fossil fuels

Colombia’s presidential runoff between Iván Cepeda, an ally of President Gustavo Petro, and lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, who has been endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump, could have major implications for the Amazon rainforest, fossil fuel development and Indigenous communities

The Independent UK · Jun 6

Indigenous digital colonisation: How the internet is affecting the lives of Indigenous peoples in the Amazon

The colonisation of Brazil, which began in the 16th century with the arrival of the Portuguese, caused profound transformations in the lives of Indigenous peoples. This included the spread of disease, loss of territory and violence.

The Conversation · Jun 2

Why is Part of the Amazon River Black? Wisconsin Spooky Lakes Expert Explains

Why does water turn black? There are incidents of water freezing black in some terrifying stories on TikTok, but they’re not always an unexplained, paranormal phenomenon. Geo Rutherford (@geodesaurus) from Wisconsin, an expert on spooky lakes, explains. Madison Orlando, another TikTok user, posted a video of herself and her friends…

The Mary Sue · Jun 1

What Your Monstera Needs in June For a Summer of Vigorous Growth and Iconic Split Leaves

Do these three tasks now to set your monstera up for a productive summer

Homes & Gardens · Jun 1

Ghost town ‘Fordlandia’ that was created by Henry Ford 100 years ago deep in the rainforest must be restored, court rules

It was meant to mimic an idyllic American suburb before it was dramatically abandoned

The Independent UK · May 29