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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

Architects designed a house that became part of the rainforest

Architects have designed a unique house that integrates seamlessly with its rainforest environment, though there is currently an issue accessing further details about it.

Mar 23 • 06:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chief Raoni talks about the importance of the Amazon before Lewis Capaldi's show at Lolla

Indigenous leader Chief Raoni Metuktire emphasized the critical importance of the Amazon rainforest and environmental awareness during a special appearance at Lollapalooza 2026.

Mar 21 • 22:35 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

What scientists did not tell you about the insect that changes color every two weeks

Researchers have discovered that a tropical insect, the 'Arotta festai', can change color every two weeks to blend in with its rainforest environment.

Mar 19 • 07:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: photographer captures in Rondônia the song of a bird that can only be heard 15 days a year

The uirapuru bird, known for its elusive nature and beautiful song, can only be observed singing for a short period each year in the Amazon rainforest, particularly during its mating season.

Mar 15 • 12:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Rainforest river cruise boat found on Great Barrier Reef after flash flood

Flash flooding in Far North Queensland has damaged the Daintree Ferry, affecting access to the Great Barrier Reef region, which is crucial for tourism especially ahead of the Easter period.

Mar 9 • 20:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Harrowing truth about 'uncontacted' Amazon tribe video – and the tragic reality

The article reveals the challenging existence and isolation of the Mashco-Piro tribe, considered one of the world's last uncontacted tribes living deep in the Amazon rainforest.

Mar 7 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

Two animal species thought to have gone extinct 6,000 years ago found in a rainforest

Two species believed to have been extinct for thousands of years have been discovered alive in a remote rainforest in Papua New Guinea.

Mar 6 • 21:11 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Pygmy possum with long fingers rediscovered in remote rainforest

A pygmy long-fingered possum and a new gliding marsupial have been rediscovered in West Papua, previously known only from the fossil record.

Mar 5 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Amazon mist carries live bacteria and fungi, helping to distribute them throughout the forest

Researchers found that the mist rising from the Amazon rainforest can transport thousands of living microbes, potentially influencing cloud formation and rainfall.

Mar 4 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

An Amazon tribe was saved from extinction with only three women and no men

An Amazonian tribe, the akuntsu, found hope for survival after the birth of a child to one of the last three women of their population, highlighting the importance of indigenous rights and rainforest conservation.

Mar 1 • 11:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain produced by the Amazon is worth more than R$ 100 billion per year

A study highlights the economic value of rainfall produced by the Amazon rainforest, estimating its worth at over R$ 100 billion annually for Brazil's economy.

Mar 1 • 08:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Unexpected birth of a boy brings hope for Amazonian tribe with no men

The Akuntsu tribe in Brazil celebrates the unexpected birth of a boy, bringing hope for the survival of their lineage.

Feb 27 • 09:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Forest Shoes': latex and açaí seeds become raw materials for sustainable shoes made in the Amazon

A 75-year-old entrepreneur in Brazil is revolutionizing the use of latex in the Amazon by creating sustainable shoes from natural rubber and açaí seeds.

Feb 27 • 09:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Brazil: How I Tried to Become a Forest Person

The article narrates an adventurous journey into the Amazon rainforest led by a local guide who embodies a deep connection to the jungle despite the language barrier.

Feb 25 • 16:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The rain from the Amazon is worth 20 billion dollars a year. Deforestation reduces it

The article discusses the economic value of rain from the Amazon rainforest, estimated at $20 billion annually, and the impact of deforestation on this value.

Feb 25 • 11:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Climate Protection: Fighting Deforestation in the Congo with Tribal Leaders

The rainforest in the Congo Basin, vital for biodiversity, has been partially saved from deforestation through collaboration between a local initiative in Germany and tribal leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Feb 20 • 13:46 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Man fined $30,000 for poaching rare Queensland rainforest python

Clinton Spiteri has been fined $33,615 for poaching endangered snakes in Far North Queensland.

Feb 18 • 08:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The dome-shaped house has an interior inspired by a rainforest and a desert

A unique dome-shaped house features an interior design influenced by both rainforest and desert environments.

Feb 16 • 06:06 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Last Survivor: This is what the only Rainforest Cafe in California looks like today and why it refuses to die

The Rainforest Cafe in Ontario, California, stands as the last remaining location in the state, attracting theme park fans with its unique dining experience.

Feb 15 • 06:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Researchers Warn: Earth is Slipping into a 'Hellish' Spiral

Researchers are warning that the Earth is approaching a 'point of no return' due to climate change, with tipping points becoming increasingly likely.

Feb 13 • 17:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Brazil: Deforestation of the Amazon rainforest has decreased by 35.4% in recent months

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has seen a significant decrease of 35.4% from August 2025 to January 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to government data.

Feb 12 • 16:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Top Researchers: The Earth is Transitioning to an Era Where the Climate No Longer Supports Human Survival

A report by leading climate scientists warns that tipping points caused by global warming are increasingly likely, potentially leading to irreversible climate change.

Feb 12 • 06:45 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The rainforest of the Tallinn Zoo, under renovation since autumn, will open by May at the latest

The Tallinn Zoo's Southeast Asian rainforest exhibit, undergoing renovations since autumn, is scheduled to reopen no later than May as work draws to a close.

Feb 12 • 05:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The selenite sequoia, soybeans, and sumaúmas

The article reflects on the author’s childhood experiences with space exploration and environmental conservation, highlighting the impact of historical events on Brazilian nature and society.

Feb 8 • 11:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

The Tamayo Museum inaugurates 'Wayamou: Languages of the Common' by Sheroanawe Hakihiiwe, an exhibition that connects with the Amazon jungle

The Tamayo Museum has launched its 2026 exhibition program with 'Wayamou: Languages of the Common,' featuring works by Sheroanawe Hakihiiwe that reflect his connection with the Amazon rainforest.

Feb 7 • 09:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Filming in the Amazon Takes Us Out of Our Comfort Zone, Says Giovanna Antonelli About 'Rio de Sangue'

Giovanna Antonelli discusses how filming in the Amazon rainforest influenced the tone and characters of 'Rio de Sangue', a thriller set to release on April 16, exploring themes of motherhood, violence, and regional conflicts.

Feb 6 • 18:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I got lost in Amazon jungle and woke up to something terrifying

Paul Rosolie, a US conservationist, recounts a terrifying wildlife encounter he experienced while lost in the Peruvian jungle.

Feb 5 • 05:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Strict caps on bottled water extraction urged for precious rainforest area

A study has highlighted the risk posed by groundwater extraction in the environmentally sensitive Gold Coast hinterland, urging for regulations to cap the volume of water extracted for bottling.

Feb 5 • 02:18 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Tax Liable Forest Will Be Thinned

The Minister of Industry has announced measures to regulate what she describes as a tax-liable rainforest, promising improvements in paid parking spaces following a meeting held this morning.

Jan 8 • 11:37 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Equatorial Guinea's President Orders Sudden Transfer of the Capital

Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo has issued a surprising decree to move the capital from Malabo to Ciudad de la Paz in the rainforest, citing the need to decentralize government functions.

Jan 4 • 15:32 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

Plzeň Zoo to Build Tropical Greenhouse with Rainforest and Giant Tortoises Next Year

Plzeň Zoo plans to construct a tropical greenhouse featuring a rainforest habitat and giant tortoises in the coming year.

Dec 27 • 10:25 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Ancient Australian fish hidden for millions of years is now facing extinction

A tiny, ancient fish species, which has lived hidden in an Australian rainforest for millions of years, is now threatened by climate change and new predators.

Dec 27 • 09:29 UTC

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