From tiny insects to giant mammals, Earth is overflowing with life. The most populous animals are actually insects, with scientists estimating around 10 quintillion worldwide. They live almost ...

The Amazon Rainforest is home to some of the most exotic and beautiful animal life on the planet. Recently, scientists have discovered another rainforest resident deep within Brazil’s palm-dense Juruá ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Life on Earth began over four billion years ago, not long ...