Botanists have found a stand of rare trees in Tanzania’s Zanzibar archipelago not known to grow wild anywhere else in Africa.

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If urgent action isn’t taken, key cocoa-producing regions like Ivory Coast and Ghana — responsible for 60 percent of the ...

The mammalian and avian assemblages of intact tropical forests are among the most diverse vertebrate communities on Earth and influence the structure, composition, and functioning of these forests in ...

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More than 2 million farmers in West Africa depend on cocoa farming. However, in the past decade, the conversion of tropical moist forests into cocoa plantations has fueled deep problems. To ...

While we humans might spend hours perfecting a mohawk, some birds are just born to be wild. These feathery crests, often ...

Cake makes everything better. Whether it’s rich and chocolatey, light and fruity, or packed with layers of creamy goodness, there’s a perfect cake for every craving. From classic favorites to creative ...

The Uakari inhabits moist, tropical rainforests exclusively in the Amazon River Basin ... Spider monkeys come in various colors, including black, brown, and white, and they inhabit the upper canopy of ...