The Amazon rainforest’s ability to store carbon is under siege—not just from drought, but from a surge in violent storms that are accelerating the death and replacement of trees at an alarming rate. A new study published May 25, 2026, reveals that biomass carbon turnover time in the Amazon could shrink by up to 15% … Read more
MAIKIUANTS, Ecuador—By the time Olger Kitiar reached the ridge, his shirt was wet with sweat, clinging to his back. Built with the solid frame of a linebacker, he moved through the rainforest with a quick, even rhythm that defied the steep, slick climb. Then he froze. “Stop,” he hissed in Spanish, his hand snapping up. … Read more
The post How the Endangered Red-Nosed Cuxiu ‘Hacks’ the Amazon’s Toughest Fruits appeared first on A-Z Animals. Quick Take The red-nosed cuxiu survives on hard, unripe fruits by targeting natural weak points rather than using brute force. This precision feeding strategy helps the monkeys conserve energy and protect their teeth from damage. Researchers confirmed the … Read more