Articles related to "Brazilian Amazon"

Further study of peccary from Brazil is necessary to determine if it is distinct from South American Collared peccary which has large home range and genetic variability.

Some are primate species unknown to scientists until the last 20 years. No one knows how much more biodiversity might be lost if deforestation of the Amazon continues.

Controversial biologist Marc Van Roosmalen's discovery of two more species of titi monkey are another reason conservation groups call for better rainforest protection.

Smallest manatee on record found in Brazil. While distinct in many ways, scientists are unsure whether it is a new species or a subpopulation of the Amazonian manatee.

These small Amazonian berries have grabbed the attention of health experts and consumers in the United States and elsewhere. What's all the excitement about?

The Amazon rainforest, considered the lungs of the planet, continues to decline. This tropical forest is crucial in the battle against global warming.

Since studies have show the health and weight suppressant benefits of the acai berry, it has been an extremely popular supplement that is available in many forms.

Cristalino Jungle Lodge is a prime example of ecological tourism. With low environmental impact it offers trails and viewpoints for bird-watching and wildlife spotting.

In the Brazilian Amazon, lands illegally occupied by the outsiders in the name of agriculture, are being returned to indigenous communities by the courts.

The Amazon rain forest houses the Amazon River and rich ecological biodiversity. Taking up the majority of Brazil, the Amazon's biology and ecology is truly unique.

Brazil's Parque Nacional Chapada dos Veadeiros, north of Brasilia, affords gorgeous views and hikes through savannah scrub land, valleys and spectacular falls.