Amazon

The western Brazilian state of Rondonia contains some of the richest agricultural lands in the Amazon, attracting large numbers of ranchers, loggers, and farmers looking to capitalize on the areas resources. It’s also the home of a lone native man, who has been living on the run, in isolation for… Read the rest

Massive volcanic craters, acres of raw jungle and stretch of deserted sand dunes: the work of Mother Earth is beyond our imagination. Thanks to these natural wonders, our Earth has been blessed with gorgeous landscapes and undulating backdrops. Without environmental protection, they might be gone sooner than we expect. To… Read the rest

One of the many reasons why people travel is the challenge it poses. Diving into shark-infested waters, climbing the towering peaks or trekking through dense jungles – they all jolt adventure travelers to life. Here’s a round-up of 8 extreme adventures and where best to do them.
1. Mountain Trekking… Read the rest

Watch a Crimson-crested Woodpecker battle a puffing snake that has just forced its way into the bird’s nest and swallowed its eggs. This video was shot somewhere in the Amazon.
You’ll probably find yourself rooting for the bird, but despite the family-friendly editing you see in most nature programs, wild… Read the rest

A night hike in the Amazon Rainforest is mind-blowing. You’re literally surrounded by a wildlife symphony – the croaking of a toad, the sound of a spider crawling or a bat flapping its wings. The nocturnal Amazonian residents come alive.
Enter their world through these images. Click on the thumbnails… Read the rest

Tis’ the season of waste, stress and credit card debt. In an early gift to eco-frazzled consumers, Amazon.com has announced its ‘Frustration-Free Packaging‘, a multi-year initiative designed to alleviate some of the waste and stress of the holidays without asking customers to do something extreme such as purchase less useless… Read the rest

In an attempt to protect the Juruena river in western Brazil, an estimated 120 members of the Enawene Nawe tribe occupied the construction site of a hydroelectric dam on October 13, and then burned it to the ground.
According to International Outcry,

“They came armed with axes and pieces of … Read the rest

If you’ve ever traveled to tropical areas, you know the gravity of malaria. In fact, nearly 3,000 children die daily from the disease. Fortunately Amazon Rainforest travel company Amazon Detours has come up with a way to help the local population of children in the fight against not only malaria,… Read the rest