The tropics cover less than one-third of Earth's surface but are home to more than half of all known species. Forests, ...

Natural forest regeneration is hailed as a cost-effective way to restore biodiversity and sequester carbon. However, the fragmentation of tropical forests has restricted the movement of large birds ...

This secluded tropical bay features crystal-clear blue waters, a quiet sandy beach, and dense rainforest covering the ...

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This tropical coastal landscape reveals a peaceful scene where turquoise ocean water meets a forest-covered shoreline and a ...

Tropical forest landscapes are home to millions of Indigenous peoples and small-scale farmers. Just about every square meter of land is spoken for, even if claims are not formally recognized by ...

New research from Costa Rica's Área de Conservación Guanacaste (ACG) suggests that tropical insects may be vulnerable to ...

Changes that took millions of years can now happen in a matter of decades, and this accelerated rythm can be destructive, ...

Larger areas contain more species. This is one of the most ironclad laws of ecology, which explains why large natural areas usually receive higher priority in conservation strategies. In fragmented ...

Alajuela, Costa Rica, where volcanoes, forests, thermal springs, and fertile farmland create a landscape of renewal, ...