Our human species emerged in Africa around 300,000 years ago but scientists don't yet have a clear picture of what kind of ...

Until now, though, the oldest firm evidence for people living in African rainforests dated to around 18,000 years ago. The ...

NASA laser data reveals how climate change is reducing tropical forest canopy height, with dry seasons driving major changes.

Led by COP30 host Brazil, 12 countries are finalising a fund that aims to raise US$125 billion for tropical forest ...

Our international team of researchers, working in Côte d'Ivoire, showed that human groups were already living in Africa’s wet tropical forest 150,000 years ago. The story of this discovery ...

Beneath the surface lies an entire kelp-forest teeming with life. Thousands of incredible creatures call this unique ...

Up on the far northeast coast, near the Mozambique border, Kosi Bay is a network of lakes, estuaries, and untouched beaches.

Tropical forests play a crucial role in protecting the planet from some of the worst effects of global warming because they ...

When it comes to reforestation, planting a diversity of tree species could have a plethora of positive effects on forest ...

Spiny bush vipers are fascinating to look at but incredibly dangerous. Here's more about where they live, how they hunt and ...