Countries Exporting The Highest Volumes Of Tropical Logs
Southeast Asian and Pacific countries are the primary sources of tropical log exports into the global marketplace.
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Native Bird Species Of Peru
Peru provides homes for almost 2,000 known bird species, including almost 100 endangered or vulnerable ones.
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Ethiopia's National Parks
Gambela, covering 1,954 square miles, is Ethiopia's largest national park, while Awash is its oldest.
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Highest Usage Of Freshwater By Country
Some of the world's most populous countries and largest economies inherently use some of the largest quantities of water.
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Native Plants Of The Philippines
Philippine islands provide habitats for all manner of flowers, herbs, bushes, and trees, including many endangered flora species.
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The Major Rivers Of Ghana
At 994 miles between its source and its mouth in the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean, the Volta is Ghana's longest.
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What is Soil Contamination?
Soil contamination can also be known as soil pollution. It refers to chemicals that are present in soil, and can lead to environmental problems.
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Where Is The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System Located?
Located within the Caribbean Sea, the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef or the Mayan Reef is a species rich habitat in need of urgent protection.
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Countries Using More Freshwater Per Year Than They Have In Reserve
These countries must often reuse freshwater, or create it through desalination or other means, to meet their demand.
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Native Fish Of South Africa
South Africa's Indian, Southern, and Atlantic marine waters, along with its many rivers and lakes, house many fish.
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Native Birds Of Namibia
Among Namibia's more than 700 known native bird species, the Dune Lark is found nowhere else on earth.
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Turkey's Endangered Mammals
The Anatolian mouflon, the Asia minor spiny mouse, and the Mediterranean monk seal are critically endangered in Turkey.
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What Is A Keystone Species?
Keystone species, though relatively fewer in number, play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of an ecosystem.
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Quokka Facts: Animals of Oceania
The smallest of the wallabies, quokkas are often called the happiest animal in the world, but their existence is threatened today.
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Share Of Illegal Rosewood Trade Seizures By Destination Countries
The highest volume of rosewood seizures have been made in China where 7,783 metric tons of rosewood have been seized.
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Endangered Mammals Of The United States Of America
Red Wolfs, Florida Bonneted Bats, Cook Inlet Belugas, and Hawaiian Monk Seals are Critically Endangered in the U.S.A.
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Endangered Mammals Of Mozambique
Selous' Zebra and South-Central Black Rhino populations struggle to survive in Mozambique.
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What Is The IUCN Red List? What Are The IUCN Red List Categories?
The IUCN Red List is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species.
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Aeolian Landforms: What Is A Barkhan Dune?
Barkhan dunes are crescent-shaped dunes created by wind action, and are a common landform in sandy deserts all over the world.
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What Is A Flagship Species?
A flagship species is a species whose profile is raised to leverage more support for biodiversity conservation.
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