Deforestation
Latest about deforestation
Amazon Due for Numerous Species Extinctions
By Joseph Castro published
A "death delay" means 80 percent of species could die out due to historical deforestation.
New Agreement Protects Species, Mayan Artifacts
By Live Science Staff published
Thousands of acres of Maya Biosphere Reserve covered.
Monkey Feared Extinct Rediscovered
By Stephanie Pappas published
A new discovery raises lost hopes for a rare primate.
From Florida to Amazonia: Fighting Deforestation
By Robert Walker published
Adventure and research meet as Robert Walker journeys throughout the Amazon to learn about the loss of tropical forests.
Exploring Logging and Road Development in the Amazon Rain Forest
By Ellen Ferrante published
A team of researchers journeys to the Amazon to learn more about the logging industry and road networks that threaten rain forest sustainability.
'Treasure Trove' of New Species Discovered in Madagascar
By Livescience.com published
This isolated island is home to amazing creatures that live nowhere else on Earth.
Jaguars vs. Ranchers: Livestock Attacks Spur Poisoning Threat
By Tim Hirsch published
Elusive big cats invading farms, eating animals as habitat is destroyed.
Kilimanjaro Deforestation Could Impact Local Weather Patterns
By Monica Heger published
Loss of forest cover affects air flow and in turn rain, cloud cover.
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