The Amazon River is nothing short of a natural wonder, acclaimed as the largest river by volume globally. More than 1,100 tributaries snake through the dense jungle, ...

The Amazon rainforest is the world’s largest rainforest and river system, and the most biologically diverse place on earth. It covers roughly 40% of South America, spanning Brazil, Bolivia, Peru ...

Reaching up to 10 feet (3 meters) long and weighing 440 pounds (200 kilograms), arapaima are the largest freshwater fish in South America—and an important species in the Amazon River ecosystem.

In the Amazon River, the mystical Pink River Dolphin captivates with its unique color and folklore. Discover some astonishing facts about this rare freshwater species!

5 fast facts about dolphins. Dolphins use tools to find food.Some dolphins cover their beaks with sponges while searching for food on the seafloor. Others use empty shells to trap fish.

One of the Amazon River’s main tributaries has dropped to its lowest level in 122 years, Brazil’s geological service said Friday, reflecting a severe drought that has devastated the Amazon ...