Environment

The gharial is a critically endangered species with fewer than 235 individuals surviving in the wild today.

August 1, 2017 18:14

The most shallow ocean is the Arctic Ocean.

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Cave popcorns are a common type of speleothem found in caves, especially limestone caves.

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Chances are, your cat is trying to tell you something.

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Unconstrained development and massive deforestation of land in the 21st century has resulted in a high number of casualties due to landslides.

August 1, 2017 18:14

The Pacific Ocean is the world's largest ocean.

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Sugar gliders have been gaining popularity in recent years.

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Whether it is used for electrical wire, currency, or nutrition, copper is an essential element in daily human life today.

July 28, 2017 14:38

Diamonds are incredibly durable and impossible to scratch through conventional means, but what are its practical uses in society?

July 28, 2017 14:38

These geometric gemstones are often red in color and interestingly shaped, making them commonly used in jewelry and furniture.

July 28, 2017 14:38

This element has a wide range of applicable uses as a result of its low reactivity and high malleability which go well beyond the pure accumulation of wealth.

July 28, 2017 14:36

Granite stone is often used in buildings, bridges, paving, monuments, countertops, tile floors, stair treads and many other design elements.

July 28, 2017 14:36

Iron Ore is the raw material from which commercial grade iron is sourced.

July 28, 2017 14:35

This porous volcanic rock can actually float on water.

July 28, 2017 14:34

From alkalinizing agents to mortar materials to sculptures, Limestone is as diverse as the parts of the world where it is found.

July 28, 2017 14:33

Marble is a common building material for fine architecture and sculptures, and is also used in road construction and as a white colorant.

July 28, 2017 14:32

Jadeite and Nephrite are among the most recognized stones by both rock enthusiasts and common people alike.

July 28, 2017 14:32

The Andes Mountains of South America is the home of a large number of birds including several endemic species.

July 26, 2017 13:12

Germany is home to 16 unique national parks.

July 24, 2017 15:07

The atlas moth is large, unique, and mostly found in southeast Asia.

July 19, 2017 16:21