In the plants and bushes around mountain streams in Ecuador, two new species call into the night. Kazuend via Unsplash In the forested mountains of Ecuador, loud chirps ring out as the sun sets and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. An international team of botanists recently discovered two new ...

In the mountains surrounding Quito, Ecuador, a new species remained hidden until a photo was posted online. Vince Fleming via Unsplash On a beautiful, sunny morning in the forests surrounding Quito, ...

In the Ecuadorean Andes, a small amphibian evaded researchers for more than a century. Sánchez-Nivicela JC, Székely D, Salagaje M. LA, Astudillo-Abad N, Culebras J, Ortiz EA, Székely P (2024) ...

While exploring an isolated lagoon in the mountains of Ecuador, researchers found several colorful plants — one of which was a new species. The joint team of Ecuadorian, U.S. and German researchers ...

Scientists found a scaly animal with a “collar” lurking in the Andes mountains and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo shows a representative area of Ecuador. Photo from Reiseuhu via ...

In the central highlands of Ecuador, land managed by Indigenous peoples and local communities is associated with improved outcomes for drought adaptation and páramo conservation, according to a new ...

As a 7-year-old Austinite, Eliot Logan-Hines made a pact with his best friend to save the rainforest. After learning about it in school, he'd grown devoted to the environmental cause, and his passion ...