In Brazil’s vast Pantanal wetlands, the world’s largest tropical wetland and home to the densest population of wild jaguars, conservationists are sounding the alarm. A species once hunted and feared ...

Once rare, jaguar sightings in the Pantanal now number more than 1,000 a year, drawing tourists from around the world. Ecotourism has transformed jaguars from hunted predators into valuable ...

Beyond its beautiful beaches, this tropical country has far more historic gems and natural wonders than most people realize. Finding a spot to relax on Rio’s Ipanema beach is a not-to-be-missed thing ...