Probably the first pioneer plants to arrive in Hawaii were mosses and ferns. Ferns have been around for over 360 million ...

However, tropical rainforest canopies are battlegrounds for survival. Ants compete fiercely for nesting space, taking over ...

India's monsoon season unveils a vibrant display of rare wildflowers across its diverse landscapes. From the twelve-yearly ...

Dozens of people turned out to witness the rare unfurling of a tropical plant that emits a powerful stench at a botanical ...

New research reveals that thunderstorms - not just drought or heat - are a major cause of rising tree deaths in tropical ...

The biogeographic patterns of rattans thus reflect the dispersal abilities of these animals, and also of other animal-dispersed plants. The dispersal and speciation of rattan palms are also closely ...

The botanical gardens are a treasure trove of tropical and native plants, including a champion trees section that’ll give you a serious case of tree envy. These arboreal giants are like the Harlem ...

The Best Way to Restore a Rainforest Is Simply to Leave It Be Letting nature do its trick can lock up loads of carbon, a new study shows.

Advanced modeling offers fresh insights into the diverse range of species found in rainforests. The Amazon rainforest hosts an exceptional array of unique plants and animals, with certain species ...

Explore captivating rainforest facts and uncover the biodiversity, beauty, mysteries, & wonders that thrive within these lush ecosystems.

Ants are famous for their regimented and complex social behaviors. In the tropics, they are also famous for forming mutualisms with plants. Certain species of trees have conspicuous hollow ...

Utah biologists discover that multiple species of Myrmelachista ants have independently evolved the same specialized relationship with understory trees of Neotropical rainforests.