The Importance of Conserving The Coral Triangle
The coral triangle refers to a roughly triangular area encompassing parts of Southeast Asia and Oceania that contain at least 500 species of reef-building corals.
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Least Bittern Facts: Animals of North America
The Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) is a tiny New World heron.
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Climate Change - How Bad Can It Get?
World Atlas takes a look at how severely humanity could be affected in the years to come by climate change.
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Tallest Mountains In Uzbekistan
Khazret Sultan in the Gissar Pamir Mountains along the border with Tajikistan is the highest peak in Uzbekistan.
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Critically Endangered Mammals Of Papua New Guinea
5 species of Diprotodontia marsupials, one echidna, 3 bats, and several rodents face dire threats in Papua New Guinea.
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Native Birds Of Turkey
At a crossroads for birds from three continents, Turkey has hundreds of native bird species calling the coutry home.
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The Four Pests Campaign: Objectives, Execution, Failure, And Consequences
The systematic extermination of sparrows in China during the Four Pest Campaign led to large-scale ecological disaster
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Short-Eared Owl Facts: Animals of North America
The "ears" of owls are actually tufts of feathers, and the short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) is differentiated from its cousins by its shorter "ear" length.
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The Araguaia River
The Araguaia River flows for an impressive 1,187 miles in the South American nation of Brazil.
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Did You Know The Mysterious Aokigahara Forest Is Also Known As The Suicide Forest?
Dozens of people take their own lives each year in this dense wilderness area near the foot of Mount Fuji.
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Most Catastrophic Volcanic Eruptions Ever
From 1900 to the present date, these volcanic eruptions have affected more people than any others.
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Native Amphibians Of Afghanistan
Despite its generally dry climes and rugged terrains, several frogs and toads make homes for themselves in Afghanistan.
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The Tocantins River
The massive Tocantins River flows for 1,292 miles in Brazil, and its name means "beak of a toucan".
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Ecological Regions Of Turkey
Turkey's environment is characterized by forest and grassland ecosystems, many of which are shared with neighboring countries.
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Animals Of Borneo
The Bornean rainforests provide shelter to such unique species as pygmy elephants, flying squirrels, and proboscis monkeys.
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Native Reptiles Of Somalia
From its arid north to its wetter southeastern coasts, Somalia has several species of lizards and snakes.
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Native Fish Of Thailand
Thailand's fish are especially plentiful in the freshwater of the Chao Phraya River and the saline Gulf of Thailand.
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Tallest Mountains In Madagascar
Maromokotro on the northern end of the island is the country's tallest peak at an elevation of 9,436 feet above sea level.
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Spain's Best National Parks
From the mainland to the Canary Islands, and from mountains to coastlines, some of Spain greatest natural treasures are conserved in the country's national parks.
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The World's Tallest Dams
An arch dam, the 1,001 feet high Jinping-I Dam is the tallest dam in the world.
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