To permanently protect 150 million acres of the Brazilian Amazon, Brazil established the Amazon Region Protected Areas (ARPA) ...

In their own words, river communities—and bioeconomy entrepreneurs—share their commitment to protecting their Amazon home ...

Brazil is home to the world’s greatest diversity of amphibians: Of the more than 8,000 species known worldwide, some 1,200 ...

As President Trump takes definitive steps to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education — with the National Education ...

How to handle the growing problem of the invasive Argentine black and white tegu, as they emerge for breeding season in Central Florida.

These large lizards can reach up to 5 feet long in some cases, and they pose a potential threat to the state if left ...

Researchers said they named the new species “karichigara” after the Tagalaka phrase “‘Kari Chigara Changgala,’ meaning ...

The University of Georgia runs an interactive map to track how far into Georgia these monstrous tegu lizards are spreading.

O ff the coast of Brazil, just over 96 kilometers (90 miles) from São Paulo, sits an island that could be considered heaven ...

Snakes are among the most diverse and ecologically significant reptiles, inhabiting a wide range of environments worldwide. Their presence is vital for maintaining ecological balance as they serve as ...

The researchers predict that the Pantanal region may lose almost all suitable habitats for amphibians by 2100.