Uncovering The Glasswing Butterfly's See-through Wings Palm Oil Detectives

Most butterflies sport colourful, eye-catching wings. But some species flit about using mostly transparent wings. Researchers have now uncovered the tricks that one of these — the glasswing butterfly (Greta oto) — uses to hide in plain sight.

Glaucous Macaw: South America's Turquoise Blue Mystery Palm Oil Detectives

Discover the glaucous macaw or arara azul pequena a bird known for their turquoise-blue feathers, learn why they're critically endangered

Margay Leopardus wiedii Palm Oil Detectives

Graceful, athletic and beautiful feline of the Amazon jungle, margays are small wild cats endemic to South and Central America. Every margay has a unique spotted pattern on their coat.

Oil palm in Latin America: monoculture and violence

Oil palm expansion in Latin America is driving deforestation, land grabs and violence against communities. Learn about RSPO greenwashing

Giant Otter Pteronura brasiliensis Palm Oil Detectives

The agile and graceful tumbling Olympians of the Amazonian rivers, Giant #Otters are able to swim 100 metres in less than 30 seconds. They are also known as the Lobo de Rio (the River wolf), Los Lobos del Rio (Wolves of the River) and Ariranha.

Giant Otter Pteronura brasiliensis Palm Oil Detectives

The agile and graceful tumbling Olympians of the Amazonian rivers, Giant #Otters are able to swim 100 metres in less than 30 seconds. They are also known as the Lobo de Rio (the River wolf), Los Lobos del Rio (Wolves of the River) and Ariranha.

Pygmy Marmoset Facts, Habitat and Survival Threats Palm Oil Detectives

The petite pygmy #marmoset, the world's tiniest true #monkey, boasts a mix of brownish-gold, grey, and tawny fur.

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Maned Wolf Chrysocyon brachyurus Palm Oil Detectives

Maned Wolves are captivating "foxes on stilts" roaming South America's grasslands, but their survival is threatened by habitat loss and human conflict.

Margay Leopardus wiedii Palm Oil Detectives

Graceful, athletic and beautiful feline of the Amazon jungle, margays are small wild cats endemic to South and Central America. Every margay has a unique spotted pattern on their coat.

Bush Dog Speothos venaticus Palm Oil Detectives

The enigmatic Bush dog was once believed to be extinct, however they have now emerged from the shadows. These elusive canids show remarkable teamwork and intelligence with strategic hunting tactics.

Great Green Macaw Ara ambiguus Palm Oil Detectives

The Great Green Macaw Ara ambiguus are the largest macaw species and in flight they are dazzling symbol of Central and South America’s vanishing rainforests.

Bearded Saki: Facts, Habitat and Population

Learn about the Bearded Saki, an important seed-dispersing monkey of the Amazon, whose populations are threatened by palm oil and poaching

Bush Dog Speothos venaticus Palm Oil Detectives

The enigmatic Bush dog was once believed to be extinct, however they have now emerged from the shadows. These elusive canids show remarkable teamwork and intelligence with strategic hunting tactics.

Spectacled Bear Tremarctos ornatus Palm Oil Detectives

Spectacled #bears are known as the 'peaceful and gentle bear'. They are the only bear living in the tropics of South America. Like many other animals in tropical ecosystems they are #endangered.

Margay Leopardus wiedii Palm Oil Detectives

Graceful, athletic and beautiful feline of the Amazon jungle, margays are small wild cats endemic to South and Central America. Every margay has a unique spotted pattern on their coat.

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Bush Dog Speothos venaticus Palm Oil Detectives

The enigmatic Bush dog was once believed to be extinct, however they have now emerged from the shadows. These elusive canids show remarkable teamwork and intelligence with strategic hunting tactics.

Maned Wolf Chrysocyon brachyurus

Maned Wolves are captivating “foxes on stilts” roaming South America’s grasslands, but their survival is threatened by habitat loss and human conflict.

Glaucous Macaw: South America's Turquoise Blue Mystery Palm Oil Detectives

Discover the glaucous macaw or arara azul pequena a bird known for their turquoise-blue feathers, learn why they're critically endangered

Andean condor Vultur gryphus Palm Oil Detectives

The Andean condor Vultur gryphus is one of the largest flying #birds in the world, with a wingspan of up to 3.3 metres and a body weight of up to 15 kilograms.

Oncilla: the small tiger cat of South America Palm Oil Detectives

Discover the Oncilla, a small wild cat that communicates with a unique gurgling purr, and learn why habitat loss threatens their survival.

Glaucous Macaw: South America's Turquoise Blue Mystery Palm Oil Detectives

Discover the glaucous macaw or arara azul pequena a bird known for their turquoise-blue feathers, learn why they're critically endangered

Oil palm in Latin America: monoculture and violence

The rapid expansion of oil palm plantations across #SouthAmerica is causing significant environmental, economic and social problems.

Oil palm in Latin America: monoculture and violence

The rapid expansion of oil palm plantations across #SouthAmerica is causing significant environmental, economic and social problems.

Pygmy Marmoset Cebuella niveiventris and Cebuella pygmaea

The petite pygmy #marmoset, the world's tiniest true #monkey, boasts a mix of brownish-gold, grey, and tawny fur.

Margay Leopardus wiedii - Palm Oil Detectives

Graceful, athletic and beautiful feline of the Amazon jungle, margays are small wild cats endemic to South and Central America. Every margay has a unique spotted pattern on their coat.

Maned Wolf Chrysocyon brachyurus

Maned Wolves are captivating “foxes on stilts” roaming South America’s grasslands, but their survival is threatened by habitat loss and human conflict.

Bush Dog Speothos venaticus

The enigmatic Bush dog was once believed to be extinct, however they have now emerged from the shadows. These elusive canids show remarkable teamwork and intelligence with strategic hunting tactics…

Maned Wolf Chrysocyon brachyurus

Maned Wolves are captivating “foxes on stilts” roaming South America’s grasslands, but their survival is threatened by habitat loss and human conflict.

Oil palm in Latin America: monoculture and violence

The rapid expansion of oil palm plantations across #SouthAmerica is causing significant environmental, economic and social problems. This growth is leading to #deforestation, #landgrabbing displace…

Procter & Gamble

Despite decades of promises to end deforestation for palm oil Procter & Gamble or (P&G as they are also known) have continued sourcing palm oil that causes ecocide, indigenous landgrabbing,…

Northern Tiger Cat (Oncilla) Leopardus tigrinus

The northern tiger cat, also known as the oncilla (Leopardus tigrinus), is a captivating small wild cat native to Central and South America. Distinguished by their striking, leopard-like coat marke…

Bush Dog Speothos venaticus

The enigmatic Bush dog was once believed to be extinct, however they have now emerged from the shadows. These elusive canids show remarkable teamwork and intelligence with strategic hunting tactics…

Brazilian three-banded armadillo Tolypeutes tricinctus

The Brazilian three-banded #armadillo Tolypeutes tricinctus, known as “tatu-bola” in Portuguese, is a rare and unique species native to #Brazil. With the ability to roll into a near-imp…

Glaucous Macaw Anodorhynchus glaucus

The Glaucous #Macaw stands out not only for their vibrant coloration but also for their vocalisations, which led to its Guaraní name “guaa-obi.” As part of a larger group of neotropical…