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Alpine Saxifrage growing among the rocks.

Native Plants Of Greenland

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Hungary is home to some moderately sized mountain ranges.

Highest Mountains In Hungary

Kekes in the Mátra range of northern Hungary is the country's highest point with an elevation of 3,327.

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Large, adult, Southwest African Lion male with characteristic thick mane.

Southwest African Lion Facts: Animals of Africa

Also called the Katanga Lion, these giant social felines are facing increasing pressures from encroaching human populations today.

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The unique Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah "hoodoos" (foreground) amidst the badlands (background) of San Juan County, New Mexico, United States of America.

What Are Badlands, And Where Do They Occur?

Badlands are some of the most beautiful examples of naturally occurring, erosion-shaped terrain.

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The Rice Paddy Fields Of Asia: Cultural, Economic, And Culinary Importance

Paddies, or padis, are a means of growing rice under partially flooded conditions, mainly seen in South and East Asia.

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Afforestation: Poplars planted in the desert along the Euphrates in Iraq. Reforestation: Clear-cut land replanted with fir trees.

Afforestation And Reforestation

Planting forests upon barren land proffers hope in mitigating the negative effects of climate change, biodiversity loss, and natural resource depletion.

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The Ilish features prominently in seafood dishes from Iraq and Iran to Saudi Arabia to Bangladesh.

Fish Of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's coastal waters are filled with marine species important in food and commerce.

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The Ecological Regions Of Honduras

Honduras has a mix of temperate and tropical climate patterns, with marked variations in terrain, temperature, and precipitation throughout.

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Hummingbirds especially prefer to dine upon flower nectar. Members of the Hummingbird Family list among the smallest birds in the world.

Hummingbird Facts: Animals of North America

One of the smallest birds on the planet, hummingbirds are best known for their unique ability to hover in midair and fly in any direction.

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Logging activities have left many Quebracho species, including the pictured Schinopsis lorentzii, as threatened to various degrees.

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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Malѐ, the capital of Maldives, on the island of the same name.

Major Islands Of The Maldives

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Wild dogs engaged in play with fellow mates of the pack.

Threatened Mammals of Sudan

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Major Rivers Of Portugal

The Mondego is the longest river wholly within Portugal, with several of its other major rivers being shared with Spain.

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Illustrated cross-section of a Volcanic Caldera.

What Is A Volcanic Caldera?

Fittingly enough, the term "caldera" comes from the Spanish word for "cauldron". These bowl-shaped volcanic features can even be seen occurring in outer space.

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