Following deforestation, tropical forests with healthy populations of seed-dispersing animals can absorb up to four times more carbon than similar forests with fewer seed-dispersing animals, according ...

Forests rely on animals to spread seeds and store carbon. Their decline threatens regeneration and climate goals.

Most trees in the Amazon (90%), the Atlantic Forest (90%), or the Cerrado, the Brazilian savanna-like biome (60%), depend on ...

Countries that manage to obtain the insignificant risk category could become a bridge for traders trying to avoid penalties for deforestation.

Colombia’s government has reported a sharp overall rise in deforestation in the country’s Amazon rainforest for last year, ...

They’re always making me laugh,” said Pekrul. Reptiles are often surrendered to Pekrul, but she says because of rising insurance costs, the place these animals call home may be at risk.

Lake Metroparks has been working to open a new quarantine wing at its Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center. Whether avian influenza, rabies or something yet unknown, new animals that arrive at the cent… ...

The eco-lodges and tree-covered footpaths of West Africa's largest chimpanzee refuge have been devoid of tourists for more ...

Deforestation in Colombia surged last year, according to data from the country's environment ministry said on Thursday, as ...

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia's government reported on Thursday a sharp overall rise in deforestation in the country's Amazon rainforest for last year, reversing much of the progress made ...

Lee County faces record mosquito season with Cape Coral Animal Shelter treating multiple dogs for heartworm disease. Shelter warns year-round prevention is essential for pet safety.