Tropical Forest Biodiversity Science

Into the Deep Canopy

The tropical forest is the most biodiverse ecosystem on Earth. Deep Canopy explores the extraordinary species that inhabit it — from apex predators to microscopic fungi — and the science of how they live, interact, and sustain the forest itself.

500+Primate Species

28,000Orchid Species

300+Dart Frog Species

5M+Fungal Species

The Jaguar: Apex Predator of the Americas and Keystone of the Tropical Forest

April 22, 2025 · 12 min read · Dr. Valentina Cruz

With 87 documented prey species and talons the size of grizzly bear claws, the jaguar is the Americas' supreme predator. Deep Canopy examines jaguar ecology, the keystone effect of apex predators, and what forest loss means for this iconic species.

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