On Rossel Island, Kraus found Dendrelaphis melanarkys, or the black net tree snake. This 4-foot, 11-inch reptile is easier to ...

In the largest study of its kind, researchers at the Florida Museum of Natural History have used data from a 120-year-old ...

In the face of mounting threats from climate change, mixed species forests have been called an "insurance policy" for UK ...

Lightning strikes may kill untold numbers of trees every year, but one tropical species has evolved to benefit from the sudden jolts of electricity. The tonka bean tree, aka Dipteryx oleifera ...

Agarwood, a fragrant resinous wood commonly referred to as oud, is a prized constituent in incense, perfumes, medicines and ...

The intriguing new species, spanning around four feet and one inch in length, was found to have a "matte black" coloring.

In the depths of the wilderness amongst the Tanzanian mountains, researchers have made a fascinating new discovery. According ...

She explains that this has encouraged the spread of flood-intolerant tree species such as sycamore and Norway maple. Their dense canopy casts deep shade over the forest floor, making it much ...

Lightning is often seen as a killer, leaving behind destruction and death of trees — but one tropical species has evolved to use the force of nature to its benefit. The tonka bean tree ...

At least 17 native tree species at risk of disappearing have been identified and documented for restoration efforts aimed at greening Rwanda's Eastern Province. Native tree species are those that ...