At the National Institute of Amazonian Research (INPA) in Manaus, Brazil, a framed exhibit of a massive dried leaf has been a local attraction for decades. But the complete identity of the tree it ...

Brazil is home to almost a third of the world's 300 monkey species - although many are in danger of extinction. In the last decade, 13 new species have been found there. Royal connection. The ...

MANAUS, Brazil — Brazil’s environmental goals suffered a major setback in May as deforestation in the Amazon surged 92% compared to the same month last year, ... and 16,000 known tree species.