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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Environment
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Green House Gas Emissions By Canadian Province And Territory
Increase in the oil and gas industry for export markets is responsible for Alberta ranking number one in the list.
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Canadian Provinces/Territories By Percentage Of Protected Terrestrial Area
The Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, and Ontario have the highest percentage of protected terrestrial area.
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The World's Youngest Island
A volcanic island located off the southern coast of Iceland, Surtsey was formed in a volcanic eruption on November 14, 1963.
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The Biodiversity Hotspot Of The Cape Floristic Region, South Africa
The greatest non-tropical concentration of higher plant species in the world can be found in the biodiversity hotspot of the Cape Floristic Region.
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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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The Fastest Melting Glacier In Antarctica
The Pine Island Glacier is the world's fastest melting glacier, and the melting of this glacier accounts for 25% of the ice loss in Antarctica.
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The Three Species Of The Cassowary Bird Living Today
Cssowaries are unique birds known for their dagger-shaped claws, aggressive nature, omnivorous food habit, head casques, and male nesting behavior.
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How Much Has The Sea Level Risen Since 1997?
Global warming triggers sea level rise. This fact becomes clear when we observe the data of sea level rise from 1998 to 2015.
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Megalania - The Largest Terrestrial Lizard That Ever Existed
Megalania, an extinct giant goanna or monitor lizard is the largest terrestrial lizard that ever existed on Earth.
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How Long Does it Take for Garbage to Decompose?
How long garbage spends decomposing in landfills may surprise you.
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Which Snake Has The Longest Fangs And The Highest Venom Yield In The World?
The Gaboon viper living in sub-Saharan Africa has the longest fangs among snakes and also yields the highest amount of venom in a single bite.
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How Many Species Of Flamingos Live In The World?
Flamingos are beautiful birds that can be classified into six species.
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The Unique Parrots Of New Zealand
A number of endemic parrot species inhabit New Zealand including the kea, kakapo, the New Zealand kaka, and more.
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What Is An Ecosystem Engineer?
Any organism that creates, alters, maintains, repairs, or destroys a habitat is known as an ecosystem engineer.
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What Is A Lava Lake?
Lava lakes are massive bodies of lava that can be wholly molten, partially molten, or even solidified.
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What Is A Galaxy?
A systems of stars and interstellar matter in the universe is called a galaxy.
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Galaxies Nearest To The Earth
Systems of stars and interstellar matter that make up the universe are called galaxies.
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Where Is The Largest Delta In The World?
Covering an area of 75,000 square km, the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta in India and Bangladesh is the world's largest.
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What Is A Barrier Island?
Formed by wave and tidal action, a barrier island is an exceptionally flat type of dune system that lies parallel to the mainland coast.
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