New data show oil and gas lease blocks cover one-fourth of Ecuador, mostly in the Amazon, overlapping Indigenous territories ...

Mining often happens in artisanal and small-scale mining operations that burn gold-mercury amalgams to extract gold particles. Credit: Simon Topp. In the Amazon, gold mining is a thriving business, ...

There are nearly 60 tarantula species inhabiting the forests and jungles of Colombia. Learn more about these unique species ...

The Amazon River winds through the lush lowlands of eastern Ecuador, forming one of the most vital ecosystems on Earth. From ...

Peru is located on the Pacific coast of South America, just south of the equator. It is considered one of the most ...

Colombia and Ecuador punished each other with dueling levies Thursday on fuel and other imports, escalating a trade and ...

In the first 10 months of 2025, international tourism in the state of Amazonas, Brazil, grew by 40%. Most of those tourists are Americans and Europeans traveling to see the world's largest tropical ...

Human activity continues to expand ever further into wild areas, throwing ecology out of balance. But what begins as an ...

Ecuador is located on South America’s west coast, bordering the Pacific Ocean at the equator. Geographically, the country is ...

American conservationist Paul Rosolie released rare high-definition footage of an uncontacted tribe emerging from the Amazon jungle, which left users stunned. In a rare and extraordinary glimpse into ...

Explore 10 mysterious indoor plants from the Amazon Jungle, featuring exotic species with unique foliage, intriguing shapes, rare colors, air-purifying qualities, and low-maintenance care that bring a ...