Environment

The true crocodiles are any one of the 14 extant species of large aquatic reptiles living in the tropics of Asia, Africa, Americas, and Australia.

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Although the two are often confused for one another, there are many defining characteristics that differentiate between alligators and crocodiles.

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Lava lakes are massive bodies of lava that can be wholly molten, partially molten, or even solidified.

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Catastrophically devastating events set the boundaries between many of these Eras.

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Brazil is home to almost 1,000 known species of amphibians. We take a look at a few of the most intriguing.

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The Ourthe is the longest river wholly within Belgium, while the Meuse is the longest to partially pass through it.

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Although both primates, apes and monkeys are often confused for one another. Here is a guide to differentiating the two.

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With the impending threats of climate change, peak oil, and a global petroleum crisis on the horizon, many countries may need to rethink their energy policies.

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In this article, we take a look back into the Earth's geological history. Waaaaaaaaaaaay back!

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Canada's most threatened turtles include the Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles, and the possibly regionally extinct Pacific Pond Turtles and Eastern Box Turtles.

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Few likely realize that the largest numbers of today's organic growers hail from developing economies.

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California, Arizona, and other key states are playing a major role in the transformation of American energy towards renewable resources.

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These birds of prey are found across much of the New World, prized in falconry for both their trainability and physical capabilities.

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The Adamawa Plateau and its grasslands are shared by the African nations of Cameroon, Nigeria, and the Central African Republic.

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This peat-filled wetland covers more than 400,000 acres along the border between the U.S. states of Florida and Georgia.

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Pic la Selle in the country's southeast is the highest point in Haiti at an elevation of 8,793 feet above sea level.

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A riparian zone is the interface between land and a river or stream and play an important role in biodiversity conservation.

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The national animal of Canada, this rodent is a unique species of proficient lumberjacks which constructs dams and homes

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This river's waters run in the opposite direction of most others in the region around Syria, Turkey, and Lebanon.

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Endothermic animals use internal mechanisms to stay warm and maintain the heat necessary for their functioning.

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