From the striking rainbow colors of parrots in the rainforest to the brilliant flashes of yellows, oranges and blues in coral reefs, vibrantly colorful wildlife abounds in tropical ecosystems. But ...

This diagram shows the four layers of rainforest vegetation and the amount of sunlight that each one receives: ...

Discover the newly opened African-inspired zone at Rainforest Wild Adventure, featuring endangered okapis and immersive ...

Gloger’s Rule, first proposed in 1833, suggests animals in warm and humid environments often develop darker pigmentation. Darker feathers and fur contain melanin, which can strengthen structures and ...

Typical animals in the lowland rainforest of the Amazon: On the left, the palm-sized dung beetle Coprophanaeus lancifer, which appears to be sensitive to low temperatures. On the right, the Brazilian ...

Within Wild Oasis, Habitat Hideaway will introduce guests to all-new animals who will be joining the park’s collection of over 200 animal species. (Busch Gardens Tampa Bay) Located within the Jungala ...

Fresno Chaffee Zoo is closing one of its oldest attractions, ending a nearly 40-year run on an exhibit that invited “nature ...

Tropical rainforests are hot and wet. They have high temperatures and heavy rainfall throughout the year. Tropical rainforests lie along the equator, mainly between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn ...

Pesquet's parrot (Psittrichas fulgidus) The only member of its genus, and its genus is the only member of the subfamily Psittrichadinae. It is endemic to hill and montane rainforest in New Guinea© ...