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A seahorse in an aquarium. Seahorse get their name from their resemblance to a horse.

Seahorse Facts - Animals of the Ocean

There are 54 different types of seahorse species, named for their resemblance to a horse.

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Indonesia suffered three deadly volcanic events throughout the 20th century: in 1909, 1929, and 1963.

Most Violent Volcanic Eruptions

Volcano eruptions in Guatemala alone have claimed 11,000 lives in the 20th century, but even this doesn't compare to the death toll of the century's worst eruptions.

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What Is The United States Geological Survey?

Began in 1879, the USGS operates within the United States Department of the Interior conducting research and disseminating geological data.

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A Monarch butterfly feeds upon milkweed, one of its most important sources of sustenance.

Monarch Butterflies: A North American Treasure In Crisis

Deforestation and a loss milkweed, an important plant upon which to lay their eggs and feed, are each severely disrupting the Monarchs' life cycles.

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Due to the orographic effect, Mount Wai’ale’ale (left) remains one of the wettest places on earth, while nearby Waikiki below it (right) remains much drier.

What Is Orographic Precipitation?

This form of precipitation occurs when moisture is pushed up and over mountainous topography.

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The Kapuas River, the longest rive in Indonesia

Longest Rivers In Indonesia

Kapuas on Borneo is the longest Indonesian river, closely followed by Sepik on the island of New Guinea.

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Snow-covered peak of Scafell Pike in Cumbria, England, United Kingdom.

Tallest Mountains In England

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Grand Lake, the biggest lake in Colorado.

The Biggest Lakes in Colorado

Located in the headwaters of the Colorado River, the Grand Lake is the biggest and deepest natural lake in the U.S. state of Colorado.

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A California Halibut hiding on the seafloor amidst Sand Dollars.

Native Fish Species Of Mexico

With long rivers, large lakes, and Pacific and Atlantic marine waters, Mexico hosts an abundance of fish.

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Ostriches can be found throughout the country of Sudan.

The Native Birds Of Sudan

Among the hundreds of bird species living in Sudan, the Cinnamon Weaver is found nowhere else on earth.

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Earthquakes ravage cities, often causing extensive damage.

The Deadliest Earthquakes Ever

The 1556 Shaanxi earthquake is recorded as the deadliest earthquake ever as it killed approximately 830,000 people and injured even more.

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Deforestation-related habitat loss due to human activities, shown here on Borneo, is a major threat to mammals across Indonesia.

Countries With The Most Threatened Mammal Species

Human population growth and reckless economic development activities have left Indonesia well ahead of the rest of the world in this field.

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Lake Superior is the largest lake in Minnesota, the "Land of 10,000 Lakes."

Biggest Lakes In Minnesota

Called the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," Minnesota actually has 15,291 lakes 10 acres or larger, but only 11,842 of these are officially recognized ones.

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Yellow-Tailed Woolly Monkeys are a Critically Endangered species of primate endemic to Peru.

Endangered Mammals Of Peru

Yellow-Tailed Woolly Monkeys and several species of Peruvian rodents are critically endangered in the country.

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Native Fish Species Of Libya

Libyan Mediterranean coastal waters and its seasonal and man-made inland freshwater house a diversity of fish.

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The endemic Tatra chamois, a goat found in the Tatra National Park.

An Encounter With Wild Slovakia: The Nine National Parks Of Slovakia

The nine national parks of Slovakia house an exceptional array of wildlife including bears, lynx, wildcats, wolf, marmots, and more.

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A flock of flamingos wading in the water looking for food.

How Many Species Of Flamingos Live In The World?

Flamingos are beautiful birds that can be classified into six species.

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With over 59% of its land arable, Bangladesh is one of the most arable countries on the planet.

The Most Arable Countries Worldwide

Climate, urbanization levels, and settlement policies all factor into the percentage of arable land found in a country.

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The Burro has traditionally been an important pack animal in Mexico.

Burro Facts: Animals of North America

The Spanish introduced these small donkeys to the New World in the 16th Century. Today, they are among the Americas' most favorite introduced species.

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As in most parts of the world listed herein, Ecuador's flora is most threatened by human activities.

Countries With The Most Threatened Plant Species

As human activities come into conflict with biodiversity both on the mainland and on islands, Ecuador now has 1,848 threatened plant species, per IUCN data.

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