Articles related to "The Amazon Rainforest"
The Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon rainforest is one of the most biologically diverse places on earth and a critical part of our planet.
• the amazon rainforest
• amazon in south america
• the amazon rainforest in brazil
• amazon rainforest in peru
• amazon rainforest in ecuador and colombia
Amazon Rainforest Peccary Debate
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.
• giant peccary
• collared peccary
• new rainforest species
• genetic variability
• brazilian amazon
Brazilian Amazon's Two New Monkeys
Controversial biologist Marc Van Roosmalen's discovery of two more species of titi monkey are another reason conservation groups call for better rainforest protection.
• brazilian amazon rainforest
• titi monkeys
• new primate species
• rainforest conservation organizations
• habitat protection
The Amazon Rainforest
A bit about the Amazon Rainforest
• rainforest
• amazon
• medicine
• animals
• plants
Two New Porcupines in the Amazon
Elusive and nocturnal porcupines avoid traps and researchers but dam building and deforestation in the Amazon rainforest may be forcing them into contact with humans.
• dwarf porcupines
• amazon rainforest
• hydroelectric dam construction
• newly discovered species
• nocturnal
Brazilian Amazon's 10 New Species
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.
• brazilian amazon rainforest
• dr marc van roosmalen
• protecting biodiversity
• marmosets and monkeys
• south american primates
Dwarf Manatee Possible New Species
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.
• dwarf manatee
• brazilian amazon rainforest
• new species
• subspecies and subpopulations
• dna evidence
Palo Santo Essential Oil
Palo santo essential oil, made from the "holy wood" of Ecuador's Bursera graveolens, is a powerful oil used in prayer, spiritual and energy work, physical healing
• palo santo essential oil
• bursera graveolens
• holy wood south america
• ecuador new healing plant
• gary young
Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm
Just a short boat ride from Iquitos is the "Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm and Animal Orphanage". An interesting day trip for those with an extra day in this Peruvian city.
• the amazon rainforest
• pilpintuwasi butterfly farm
• pilpintuwasi
• iquitos zoo
• butterfly farm iquitos
Indiana Jones in Peru
The new Indiana Jones movie the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull takes us where archeologist/adventurer Indy has rarely went in movies past: Latin America.
• crystal skull
• indiana jones film
• south america scenes
• jungles of peru
• amazon rainforest