There are thousands of tree species in the Amazon rainforest, many of which grow to between 80 and 100 feet tall, developing huge networks of branches that make up the canopy layer. A few trees grow ...

Rainforests are thick forests that get lots of rain and support a huge amount of biodiversity. They are essential for climate regulation, carbon storage and wildlife ecosystems. Tropical rainforests ...

MACAPA, Brazil — Paving roads in the Amazon rainforest has long brought deforestation that threatens the people who live there. The same roadwork, however, has also allowed archaeologists to get ...