What Is Geography, And How Did Its Study Begin?
The term Geography is directly derived from a Greek term meaning "description of the earth".
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Ecological Regions Of New Zealand
New Zealand's North, South, and smaller islands house a variety of habitat types, while temperate climes prevail in most of the country as a whole.
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Flying And Gliding Mammals From Around The World
Bats are a perfect example of flying mammals living in the world today, and there are numerous examples of other extant gliding mammals.
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The Six National Parks Of Ireland
Killarney located in County Kerry is the oldest and Burren National Park in County Clare is the smallest national park.
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American Badger Facts: Animals of North America
The American Badger has a larger size, and broader geopraphical diaspora, than most other New World badgers. Like most Mustelids, it is a fiercesome hunter.
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Newly Discovered TRAPPIST Planets: Could They Support Life As We Know It?
Temperate, Earth-sized planets have been found transiting a nearby ultra-cool dwarf star.
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What Is Crop Rotation?
Crop rotation is using the same piece of land to grow different crops in alternate years in an effort to maximize production.
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Central Suriname Nature Reserve
The Central Suriname Nature Reserve protects large areas of tropical forests and rivers and the flora and fauna therein.
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Ecological Regions Of Laos
Laos would be an almost entirely forested area if not for human clearance of trees with tropical and subtropical climes.
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Native Reptiles Of Ethiopia
For ages, Ethiopia has been known for its fierce diversity of native snake species.
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Highest Mountains In Tunisia
Jebel ech Chambi near the city of Kasserine not far from the Algerian border is Tunisia's highest peak.
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Canadian Lynx Facts
The Canadian Lynx is more adapted to cold climes and a more ferocious hunter than its feral feline counterpart, the Bobcat.
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Native Birds Of Mongolia
Mongolia's vast expanses of steppes, deserts, and scattered forests house more than 400 known species of birds.
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Tallest Mountains In Cuba
Pico Turquino near the southeast coast of Cuba is the island's highest point at 6,476 feet above sea level.
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What Is Gum Arabic (Acacia Gum)?
This natural gum is produced throughout the Sahel, Arabia, and beyond for a variety of commercial uses.
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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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The Douro River Of Portugal And Spain
The Douro River is one of the most economically and hydrologically important rivers of the Iberian Peninsula.
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Threatened Reptiles Of The United States
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Threatened Mammals Of Saudi Arabia
15% of Saudi Arabia's known mammals are classified as threatened, including the Arabian Jird and Asiatic Lion.
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Highest Mountains In Portugal
Piquinho in the Azores is the highest peak in Portuguese territory, while Torre is the highest on the mainland.
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