For decades, the Congo Basin was largely invisible to climate science. Now, a new generation of Central African researchers ...

New research suggests that humans inhabited the rainforests of West Africa roughly 150,000 years ago, providing new insights into our ancestors' ability to adapt to challenging environments ...

The following adaptations allow plants to survive in the conditions of the rainforest. Lianas - these are woody vines that have roots in the ground but climb up the trees to reach the sunlight.

The type of seed they use is aggressive, we are told, and kills the organic seeds and roots of the rainforest almost instantly. Andre Karipuna tells us the track to his village was closed down by ...

These are trees that have had their tops buried in the ground and their roots positioned up in the ... from 9 a.m.; the last tour into the rainforest starts at 5:30 p.m. If you'd rather navigate ...