In remote Gabon, warmer nights and less rainfall may be preventing trees from growing the nutritious fruit the animals depend on. The Central African country of Gabon is home to the most forest ...

Scientists discover seven strange frog-faced insects in Uganda, a surprising hidden gem of the unique African jungle.

Researchers demonstrate that a vast multitude of birds and mammals can be detected by simply swabbing the DNA left behind by animals from leaves. They showcased the power of this approach in an ...

High-definition trail cameras at a national park in the Republic of the Congo revealed a “truly breathtaking” glimpse of some elusive rainforest animals. Conservationists hope the project raises ...

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 ...

With African elephants endangered, a UCLA-led study says their decline could ripple from the rainforest to the concert stage—revealing a critical link between the threatened species and pianos and ...