New research suggests that the loss of forest habitat increases contact between humans and nonhuman primates — and therefore the transmission of diseases from animals to humans, as with coronavirus ...

A new study states that the combination of global warming and extreme heat events, alongside the continued expansion of deforestation in the world, may be devastating for many species of animals, ...

These reptiles move around tree trunks to seek warmth or shade. With trees disappearing, they would have trouble controlling their body temperature, a new study shows. In Colorado, people flock to the ...

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Bat researchers in Australia noticed that when a bat habitat is degraded through deforestation and food is less available, the hungry bats search for food in areas where humans and farm animals live.

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon dropped to its lowest level since March 2018, according to new data from the Brazilian government. Deforestation for the year to date is down 40% compared to 2023 ...

We share our planet with millions of plants and animals. This variety of life is known as biodiversity, a term encompassing ...

In Colorado, people flock to the Rocky Mountains when the summer heat gets unbearable. Animals seek shelter too when temperatures become extreme, and forests serve as critical sanctuaries for small ...