There are nearly 90 unique tarantula species in Peru, ranging from nine-inch giants to tarantulas named after Star Wars ...

The Amazon River winds through the lush lowlands of eastern Ecuador, forming one of the most vital ecosystems on Earth. From above, its sinuous curves carve through dense rainforest, wetlands, and ...

This week brings something new — an Armchair Traveler series I’m exploring for 2026. Take a mini-trip with me as we venture in a literary way to a new country each month. Grab your virtual passport, b ...

Science communicators love to throw around the term “megadiverse” like it’s some kind of honorary badge, but it’s actually a ...