What is a Living Fossil?
Living fossils are animals whose modern existence closely resembles that of their prehistoric ancestors, indicating a slow evolution rate.
June 6, 2017 15:20
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Living fossils are animals whose modern existence closely resembles that of their prehistoric ancestors, indicating a slow evolution rate.
June 6, 2017 15:20
When it comes to telling the difference between a moose and an elk, the guidelines are more complicated than you would think.
June 6, 2017 15:17
Covering a staggering 52 kilometers, the electronic waste site of Guiyu, China poses serious health risks.
June 6, 2017 15:12
Unlike popular belief, it is impossible to drown in quicksand unless the trapped person starts panicking which might lead to deeper sinking of the body.
June 5, 2017 14:39
Cloud formations in the sky can take on a variety of appearances, depending on a number of factors.
June 2, 2017 16:27
It has long been said that aerosol cans have a negative effect on the environment. Is this still true?
June 1, 2017 17:06
Geothermal energy is a type of clean, sustainable energy that comes directly from the Earth.
June 1, 2017 16:48
It is a widely passed around fact that styrofoam never decomposes in landfills. However, is this true?
May 31, 2017 14:10
Turning salt water into drinking water is possible through a process called desalination. It is, however, incredibly costly.
May 30, 2017 12:36
Tumucumaque is Brazil's largest national park, covering 15,009 square miles in the Amazon Rainforest.
May 29, 2017 12:11
Banc d’Arguin is Mauritania’s largest and most important national park.
May 29, 2017 12:01
Cheetah is a large felid of the subfamily Felinae that occurs mainly in eastern and southern Africa
May 25, 2017 17:01
The national parks in Uganda play a vital role in conservation by protecting the region's rare and endangered flora and fauna.
May 25, 2017 16:35
Zebras are several species of African equids characterized by their distinctive black and white striped coats.
May 25, 2017 10:34
Peafowl, sometimes known colloquially as peacocks, can be found in either Asia or Africa, depending on the species.
May 24, 2017 12:37
The term "smog" was coined through a combination of the words "smoke" and "fog".
May 19, 2017 15:49
The Animal Kingdom is full of creatures big and small, and the list here presents the smallest vertebrate species of all kinds.
May 19, 2017 15:48
Found in Africa, an aardwolf is an animal similar to a hyena, although there are differences between the two.
May 19, 2017 15:42
In the United States, as many as 90% of all forest fires are caused by human involvement.
May 19, 2017 15:40
According to the World Wildlife Fund, these are the most endangered species of animals in the world.
May 15, 2017 12:52
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