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The collapse of the Amazon rainforest and what it would mean for Earth

The Amazon rainforest is often described as one of the most important ecosystems on the planet, yet it is also one of the ...

The Mucutuy Siblings Were Stranded in the Jungle Alone for 40 Days After a Plane Crash. Inside the 4 Kids' Lives 3 Years Later

Four siblings were stranded in the Amazon rainforest for 40 days after their plane crashed. Here’s everything to know about where the Mucutuy kids are now.
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Extremely rare ghost dog miraculously captured on camera in the Amazon rainforest

Camera trap photos reveal the Amazon's extremely rare ghost dog. It hunts by day and is more elusive than expected. The post ...

The Amazon's 'lost city' has been widely misunderstood. This is its true story

This sprawling ancient metropolis in the jungle of Ecuador has revealed a unique form of urbanism. The BBC visits the site for the story of this mysterious civilisation.
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This is how close the Amazon rainforest is to the tipping point - what matters now

Climate researchers warn that the Amazon is close to a tipping point. This threatens a transformation that poses a massive threat to the global climate, biodiversity and food supply.

A Missing Decimal Point Sent an Airliner in the Wrong Direction—Straight Into the Amazon Jungle

Varig 254 is a prime example of what can happen when the little details are overlooked.