The birth of the mighty Amazon

Article Abstract:

Insight into how the world's largest river, Amazon formed is helping scientists explain the extraordinary abundance of plant and animal life in the Amazon rain forest. Many researchers contend that the incipient river nourished a multitude of interconnected lakes in the continent's midsection before forging a direct connection to the Atlantic Ocean.

United States, Science & research, Rain forests

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Frankly, my dear, I don't want a dam

Article Abstract:

A study conducted by researchers of the Umea University revealed that dams create environmental hazards by affecting biodiversity. The study showed that the number of plant and animal species decreased by about 50% near huge storage reservoirs.

Dams, Flood dams and reservoirs, Flood dams

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Flooded forests of the Amazon

Article Abstract:

Evidence suggests that the biodiversity characterizing the Amazon rain forests results from huge and continuous climactic changes associated with regular flooding, that require plants and animals to develop special adaptations to survive.

Natural history, Amazon River Region

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