James Burton

Written by James Burton

Government spending on education is one of the main factors involved in the nearly 100% literacy rates of countries like Finland.

Society

List of Countries By Literacy Rate

The youth employment rate is one of the primary indicators used to determine a nation’s economic performance, and high percentages are a clear indicator of an inability for young people to achieve self-sufficiency and personal fulfillment.

Society

Youth Unemployment Worldwide

Large, adult, Southwest African Lion male with characteristic thick mane.

Environment

Southwest African Lion Facts: Animals of Africa

Coyotes have influenced society and human culture, featuring in many aboriginal folklore tales and myths, especially in the form of a “trickster figure”, likely owing to their “sly smiles” and scavenging activities.

Environment

Coyote Facts: Animals of North America

Pecos Pueblo Mission lies beside the Glorieta Pass Battlefield. The pass, along the Santa Fe Trail, was extremely important strategically in the Southwest Theater.

Society

The Battle of Glorieta Pass: The American Civil War

Beavers spend much of their time building the homes in which they will raise their young and stay away from hungry predators.

Environment

North American Beaver Facts: Animals of North America

These bovines once roamed the American Great Plains freely, but now exist almost entirely within the range and farm settings.

Environment

Buffalo Facts: Animals of North America

The semi-aquatic North American River otter is a proficient swimmer and catcher of fish.

Environment

River Otter Facts: Animals of North America

GNI refers to "Gross National Income".

Economics

Countries With the Lowest Incomes

As their name suggests, these owls are best known for living in the dug-out burrows of other animals.

Environment

Burrowing Owl Facts: Animals of North America

With the advancements of modern medicine, the average life expectancy and therefore the percentage of senior citizens within the US continues to rise.

Society

The US States With the Oldest Populations

The Harris's hawk's intelligence and hunting proficiencies have made it into a choice hunting companion for falconers the world over.

Environment

Harris's Hawk Facts: Animals of North America

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