Environment

During 1996, eight climbers died when they were caught in a blizzard while attempting to descend from the summit of Mount Everest.

December 1, 2017 17:25

This relatively rare, dark-and-light speckled rock is formed through the crystallization of mixtures of magma beneath the Earth's surface.

December 1, 2017 16:20

Rarely larger than 14 inches, the pocket gopher is a tiny and isolated rodent found in the US and Mexico.

December 1, 2017 13:01

The smallest of the marine turtle species, these Central American turtles get their name from their olive color.

December 1, 2017 12:55

Hunted to extinction in the North Atlantic in the 17th Century, these baleen whales still have a thriving population in the North Pacific today.

December 1, 2017 12:49

These interesting lizards get their name from the pointed scales on their toes, which let them move through sand effectively.

December 1, 2017 12:48

These highly adaptive mammals are known as much for being able to keep their balance on rocky ledges as they are for their iconic horns.

December 1, 2017 12:41

These adaptable creatures have been increasing in number off the coasts of North America and Europe for the past several decades.

December 1, 2017 12:38

Also known as Orcas, these predators have a range encompassing virtually the entirety of the Earth's oceans.

December 1, 2017 12:17

These "living fossils" might look like something extraterrestrial, but instead they are an ancient and thriving species.

December 1, 2017 12:15

A heterotroph is the word used to describe organisms that ingest organic carbon.

November 30, 2017 17:51

Toponym is the study of names of places, specifically their meanings, typology, use, and origins.

November 30, 2017 15:00

Carbon that is captured by the oceans of the world and the coastal ecosystems is called blue carbon.

November 29, 2017 16:49

Though weighing under six ounces, these solitary creatures are able to adapt and survive in the cold regions of the American North.

November 29, 2017 16:05

In a monotypic habitat, a single species of flora or fauna is dominant over the others.

November 29, 2017 15:37

A piece of land that is surrounded by water on most sides but still is connected to a mainland is called a peninsula.

November 29, 2017 12:09

Ecocide refers to the loss of an ecosystem or the extreme damage causes to an ecosystem either by human activities or other factors.

November 29, 2017 12:03

The mourning dove is a common bird found in North America.

November 28, 2017 16:58

Mount Denali is the tallest mountain in the North American continent.

November 28, 2017 16:20

The Arago volcanic hotspot in the Pacific Ocean is thought to have been creating volcanos, islands, and seamounts for the past 120 million years.

November 28, 2017 12:58