Could The Illegal Pet Trade Drive Many Of Indonesia's Birds To Extinction?
Several varieties of rare Indonesian birds are being threatened by the recklessness and greed of commercial pet smugglers.
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Polar Bear Provincial Park
If you think Ontario is one of Canada's more "tame" provinces, a trip to this remote Hudson Bay wilderness may cause you to reconsider your stance!
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Roopkund: The Mysterious Skeleton Lake Of India
When the snow melts, human remains become clearly visible at the bottom of this Himalayan glacial lake.
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The Wadden Sea: Environmental Treasure Of Northern Europe
Between continental Europe and the Frisian Islands lie wetland habitats teeming with wildlife.
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The Nu River: Rare Untamed River Of South Asia
How much longer will the Nu, or Salween, be able to hold its claim as one of the few wild major rivers of South Asia?
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White-Tailed Eagles - Animals Of Eurasia
White-tailed eagle populations have rapidly made a comeback from extinction in recent generations.
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How Is Climate Change Affecting The Earth's Different Ecosystems?
All of the earth's biomes and habitats are in some way or another being altered by global warming and climate change.
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What Is The Great American Continental Divide?
The Great Divide separates the Pacific and Atlantic watersheds of the Americas, from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego.
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The Uninhabited Island Of Tinakula
This stratovolcanic island in the Pacific is part of the Solomon Islands' Temotu Province.
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Armadillos - Animals Of The Americas
Their names derived from the Spanish “little armed ones”, these mammals come equipped with protective outer shells.
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Addax Antelopes - Animals Of The Sahara Desert
These antelopes, once abundant in the Sahara, are now on the brink of extinction.
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Drip Irrigation And Its Role In Modern Agriculture
One of the most efficient forms of agricultural irrigation, this method saves water by delivering it drop-by-drop.
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Haboob Dust And Sand Storms - Unique Weather Phenomena
These severe kinds of dust storms and sand storms may affect almost any very dry area in the world.
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How Did Portugal Give Up Nonrenewable Energy For Four Straight Days?
In May of 2016, Portuguese citizens and the infrastructure supporting them operated on renewable energy alone for 4 straight days.
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What Are Quebracho Trees?
Due to their hard nature, these trees derived their name from the Spanish phrase meaning "axe breaker".
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Eastern Rift Valley (Gregory Rift) - Geography of Africa
The Gregory Rift Valley covers large expanses of highland areas in Eastern Africa.
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What Are The Longest Animals In The World?
Snakes, jellyfishes, whales, and even worms are all vying for the coveted title.
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Where Is The Graveyard of the Atlantic?
Two different locations claim to be the true titleholder: one off the East Coast of the U.S. states of North Carolina and Virginia, and the other along the shore of Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Giant Squids - Sea Monsters In Real Life
Found across much of the world's oceans, the Giant Squid can reach gigantic proportions.
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Puget Sound, United States
Puget Sound extends around 100 miles along the Pacific coast in the northwest of the state of Washington.
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