The rainforest has many layers There are thousands of tree species in the Amazon rainforest, many of which grow to between 80 and 100 feet tall, developing huge networks of branches that make up the ...

Marine mammal scientist Vanessa Pirotta delves beneath the surface of the planet’s oceans and waterways in pursuit of rare species and research. “The movie Free Willy was a catalyst for me to learn ...

A female bottlenose dolphin nicknamed Lucky was rescued from a shallow tidal lagoon in Bluffton, South Carolina, thanks to the coordinated efforts of firefighters and marine mammal experts.

Researchers in Bolivia observed Amazon river dolphins interacting with a Beni anaconda. The dolphins displayed playful ...

One of the new species was discovered in an unusual and “very difficult” to access location near the Rio Purus, a tributary of the Amazon River.

The Amazon River dolphin, or Boto or Pink Dolphin, is a distinctive creature in Brazil’s rainforest with a history spanning 50 million years. However, it faces endangerment due to overfishing, ...

This Hidden Gem Is Called Georgia's 'Little Amazon' With 120+ Endangered Species—and It's Just 1.5 Hours From Savannah The Altamaha River in Georgia has also been called one of the "Last Great ...

A team of researchers saved endangered, freshwater dolphins after falling river levels left them stranded in isolated wetlands.

Rare footage shows a dolphin nipping a much larger black caiman—a glimpse into the complex dynamics between two of South America's top freshwater predators.