Parts of the world’s largest rainforest is suffering its worst drought. Amazon rivers in Brazil, including the Negro River and Madeira River, have fallen to record low water levels.

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The world's longest river is at its lowest levels after a long drought. That's left the Amazon Rainforest, the vital waterway and tributaries parched, stranding communities and affecting livelihoods.

While the Amazon River is infamous for its dangerous creatures like piranhas, anacondas, and caymans, there are rivers around the world that are even more treacherous. In today’s video, we’ll dive ...

A 7,000-kilometer expedition The planned five-month-long expedition, due to set off in April 2024, aims to voyage the Amazon’s full length, using modern river-mapping satellite technology to ...

Ash Dykes, a UK explorer, has discovered the source of an uncharted Amazon river and two waterfalls, accomplishing this feat all while being stalked by jaguars and ravaged by insects, according to ...

Last year's record drought in the Amazon and less than usual rainfall since caused river water levels to drop rapidly, hindering navigation by barges carrying grains for export and cutting off ...

The region drained by the Amazon River, including the Amazon rainforest, is in the second year of a punishing drought. That has led to the lowest water levels in more than 100 years for the Amazon ...