The rainforest is home to many plants and animals. According to The Nature Conservancy, a 4-square-mile (2,560 acres) area of rainforest contains as many as 1,500 flowering plants, 750 species of ...

MSU's Hidden Lake Gardens in Tipton features a conservatory, elevated canopy bridge, Bonsai exhibit and miles of nature trails.

This means that plants and animals must adapt in order to survive in the rainforest. And throughout the eons, myriad plants and animals, including some features in this article, have done just that.

World Rainforest Day, Celebrated on 22 June encourages the protection of nature and offers a great chance to explore the ecosystems of rainforests and understand the important role they play in our ...

Did you know that it actually snows in some deserts or that rainforest plants are used to fight cancer? Discover 10 interesting facts about land biomes.

Local 10’s Eco Hero team left the red sands of the Outback behind and entered one of the world’s oldest living ecosystems — ...

Whether in a desert, the savanna, or a tropical rainforest, plants have an important role in the ecological processes of Earth’s biomes. In this episode of Crash Course Botany, we’ll explore ...

Cows, of course, also tend to nosh on young plants. “Unless or until we can match that natural complexity, we’re always going to be a step behind what nature is doing.” ...

Efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change are constantly ramping up. Some of these efforts include conservation efforts of existing forests, for example, which can play a crucial role in the ...

Visit this renowned eco-lodge in the Caribbean rainforest to explore lush trails, spot wildlife, and wake up to the calls of toucans and exotic animals.

Secondly, it helps for tropical soil to have a high carbon content to nourish plants. “Organic carbon, as any person who loves composting knows, really helps the soil to be nutritious and bulk ...