Indonesia’s deforestation is once again rising after several years of decline, with 2024 marking the highest rate since 2021.
The Amazon Rainforest The Amazon Rainforest is often referred to as the "lungs of the Earth," due to its vast capacity to ...
Deforestation and habitat destruction pose significant risks to their populations. As human activities encroach further into rainforest areas, sloths are forced to navigate fragmented habitats, making ...
The sloth’s presence in the rainforest supports a delicate balance in the ecosystem, underlining the importance of preserving their habitat. Unfortunately, sloths face numerous threats, primarily due ...
For centuries, locals have told stories of mokele-mbembe, a legendary creature said to lurk in the Congo Basin. But as ...
However, deforestation is a major threat to their habitat. To help, WCS partners with local governments and Indigenous communities to combat deforestation, preserve rainforest habitats, and protect ...
Ever heard of the harpy eagle, sometimes dubbed the “royal hawk”? This incredible bird has captured the hearts and ...
Like ferns and the tides, community conservation groups come and go. Many achieve their goal. Volunteers restore a local ...
New data from a non-profit reveals that humans have degraded or destroyed roughly two-thirds of the world’s original tropical rainforest cover - raising alarm that a key natural buffer against ...
Brazil beef industry still struggling with deforestation from indirect suppliers, survey finds ...
Malagasy forest ecosystems are at particular risk. Prolonged droughts and forest fires, fueled by global warming, have rapidly reduced natural habitats. Often described as a “biodiversity hotspot,” ...
The WWF labelled Australia a “deforestation front” in 2021, putting the clearing of regrowth on cattle stations in the eastern states on the same level as chopping down the Amazon rainforest.