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The World's Most Dangerous Bird: The Cassowary

As cassowaries are regarded as the most dangerous birds in the world, it may come as a surprise that the male cassowary has a reputation for being a wonderful father.

June 11, 2020 17:05

Where Do Mushrooms Grow?

Where mushrooms grow can be dependent on whether they are decomposers of dead organic material, or have a symbiotic relationship with the root system nearby living plants.

June 11, 2020 15:47

10 Animals That Live In Coniferous Forests

A variety of mammals and invertebrates, from wolves and bears to large cats, moose, elk, porcupines, deer, squirrels, birds, insects, and snakes are all known to reside in coniferous forest zones.

June 10, 2020 14:48

What Is A Gall Midge?

These insects are named for their distinct reproductive trait of creating galls on plants.

June 10, 2020 14:15

What Is The Karman Line?

The Karman Line is an imaginary line used by scientists to define the boundary between Earth's atmosphere and outer space.

June 6, 2020 12:09

What Are Vegetation Patterns?

The vegetation of our world is divided into vegetation regions. These regions are characterized by distinct types of weather, plants, and soil, and are, in turn, divided into several types such as forest, grassland, tundra, desert, and ice sheet.

June 4, 2020 10:38

What Are The Benefits Of Sustainability?

How is the idea of sustainability connected with problems that happen with Earth's climate system? Well, our home is one big ecosystem: one that supports biodiversity.

June 2, 2020 07:16

5 Major Types Of Vegetation In The World

Vegetation we can find on planet Earth is, at least by our preconceptions of difference, rather diverse. Specific areas that are home to different plants and animal species come in five different forms.

June 1, 2020 11:22

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