From the striking rainbow colors of parrots in the rainforest to the brilliant flashes of yellows, oranges and blues in coral reefs, vibrantly colorful wildlife abounds in tropical ecosystems. But ...

We expect tropical animals to handle a certain degree of heat, but not wild swings in temperature. That seems to be true for tropical ectotherms, or 'cold-blooded' animals such as amphibians, reptiles ...

A recent study conducted by Yale School of the Environment researchers discovered that animals — particularly flightless mammals — are key players in the seed dispersal of trees in recovering tropical ...

"The results underscore the importance of animals in maintaining healthy, carbon-rich tropical forests," says Evan Fricke, a research scientist in the MIT Department of Civil and Environmental ...

More space for animals, less space for humans. Sure, it’s not as snappy as “connect, care, conserve,” the new tagline for the entity formerly known as the Brookfield Zoo, now to be renamed Brookfield ...

A research team led by the University of Göttingen has shed new light on the importance of plant roots for belowground life, particularly in the tropics. Millions of small creatures toiling in a ...

Pesticides, pharmaceuticals, plastics, nanoparticles, and other potentially toxic synthetic materials are being released into the environment in ever greater amounts. A recent study warns that action ...

Deforestation, especially human clearing of forests, has become an ecological danger linked to a number of dangerous side effects, including an increase in droughts and destruction of animal habitats.

We’re sharing everything we know about the Tropical Americas expansion coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. A brand-new land is coming to one of Disney World’s theme parks! Animal Kingdom is currently ...

Planet Zoo is the ultimate zoo simulation featuring authentic living animals, rich management, and limitless creativity, players can build and manage a truly modern zoo where animal welfare and ...

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Two shelters in the Lowcountry are "overwhelmed and grateful" after the community stepped up to give animals a temporary home during Tropical Storm Debby. "All 137 ...