The 1995 Soufrière Hills Eruption
In 1995, the Soufrière Hills volcano on the Caribbean island of Montserrat became active. As a result, half of Montserrat became uninhabitable.
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Endemic Species of the African Great Lakes
The African Great Lakes are a collection of large and small lakes that provide a stable ecosystem for unique flora and fauna.
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Sand Cat Facts: Animals of the Desert
The sand cat is an example of an animal who can survive and thrive in the desert, far away from sources of water.
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Tapir Facts: Animals of the World
A tapir is an animal similar in appearance to a pig, that can be found across Southeast Asia as well as Central and South America.
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What Is The Red Data Book Of The Russian Federation?
The Russian Red Data Book is a document maintained by the state for documenting rare and endangered species in the country.
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What Is A Meromictic Lake?
Meromictic lakes are lakes whose layers of water do not intermix unlike the majority of freshwater lakes.
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Hyrax Facts: Animals of Africa
It is perhaps surprising due to their small size and rodent-like appearance, but hyraxes are related to elephants.
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The Biggest Lakes in Ontario
Sixteen lakes in Ontario have an area greater than 150 square miles, of which Lake Superior is the largest with a surface area of 31,700 sq miles.
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What is the Difference Between Apes and Monkeys?
Although both primates, apes and monkeys are often confused for one another. Here is a guide to differentiating the two.
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What Are Oligotrophic, Mesotrophic, And Eutrophic Lakes?
The trophic state of a lake is determined by the amount of biologically useful nutrients dissolved in the waters of the lake.
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What Are the African Great Lakes?
The Great Lakes of North America are not the only Great Lakes in the world, as it can also refer to a series of lakes within Africa.
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Where Is The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System Located?
Located within the Caribbean Sea, the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef or the Mayan Reef is a species rich habitat in need of urgent protection.
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The Largest Uninhabited Island in the World
Devon Island in Canada, known for its "Mars-like-habitat" is the largest uninhabited island in the world.
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The Biodiversity Hotspot of the Cerrado
The Cerrado is an extensive tropical savanna ecoregion of Brazil with a rich collection of endemic flora and fauna in need of immediate protection.
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The Biodiversity Hotspot of the Atlantic Forest
The Atlantic Forest of South America hosts an incredible diversity of flora and fauna that is facing numerous threats due to human activities in the region.
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The Seven Species Of Sea Turtles Living In The Oceans Of Our Planet
Loggerhead, hawksbill, leatherback, olive ridley, flatback, green, and Kemp's ridley are the seven species of marine turtles found in the oceans of our world.
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The 5 Species Of Kiwis Of New Zealand
Kiwi, the national symbol of New Zealand is endemic to the country, and occurs in five distinct species with overlapping or separate ranges.
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How Many Types Of Camels Live In The World Today?
Three species of camels, including two domesticated species and one wild species, live in the world today.
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What Is the Energy Source For Most Living Things?
Although the organisms on the earth who require energy are diverse, they truly all rely on one big source: the sun.
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The Biodiversity Hotspot Of The Valdivian Temperate Rainforest
The Valdivian Temperate Rainforest biodiversity hotspot is famous for its rare and unique collection of flora and fauna that is facing great threat from ongoing human activities in the region.
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