From the striking rainbow colors of parrots in the rainforest to the brilliant flashes of yellows, oranges and blues in coral reefs, vibrantly colorful wildlife abounds in tropical ecosystems. But ...

These follow-up notes are designed to help educators and families extend the conversations, questions and curiosities sparked ...

Gloger’s Rule, first proposed in 1833, suggests animals in warm and humid environments often develop darker pigmentation. Darker feathers and fur contain melanin, which can strengthen structures and ...

The Fresno Chaffee Zoo has announced the closure of its Tropical Rainforest Aviary on July 5th due to its outdated status and ...

Within Wild Oasis, Habitat Hideaway will introduce guests to all-new animals who will be joining the park’s collection of over 200 animal species. (Busch Gardens Tampa Bay) Located within the Jungala ...

The grand opening weekend will run from July 11-13 and feature family-friendly activities and celebrations like live music, animal ambassadors and Zoo Chats. A timed-entry ticket is required and must ...

Scientists long believed it would take more than a century for animals to return to deforested land. New research shows that’s not always the case. Scientists long believed it would take more than a ...

Queensland’s waterways pass through rainforests, floodplains, mangrove systems and heavily populated coastal regions, ...

Pesquet's parrot (Psittrichas fulgidus) The only member of its genus, and its genus is the only member of the subfamily Psittrichadinae. It is endemic to hill and montane rainforest in New Guinea© ...