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Major Rivers Of Bangladesh

After flowing from its Himalayan source waters and through Bhutan, China, and India, the mighty Brahmaputra empties into the Bay of Bengal in Bangladesh alongside several other major rivers.

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Is Antarctica A Desert?

Receiving an average of only 166 millimeters of precipitation annually, Antarctica qualifies to be classified as a cold desert.

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The Highest Major River In The World

The Yarlung Tsangpo River, the longest river of Tibet, runs for about 2000 km in China with an average elevation of 4,000 meters before entering India as the Brahmaputra River.

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Tanzania's National Parks

These protected areas administered by the Tanzania National Parks Authority are some of the most well-known globally.

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Afghanistan's Native Reptiles

The arid, rocky, and hilly terrains of Afghanistan provide homes for many snakes, lizards, and turtles.

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What Was The Caledonian Forest?

This massive old growth forest used to cover much of Scotland. Today, it is unfortunately largely fragmented, and threatened with outright destruction.

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Major Rivers Of Somalia

The Shebelle, Jubba, Ewaso Ng'iro, and Dawa are Somalia's principle rivers, each shared with neighboring Ethiopia and/or Kenya.

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What is a Sentinel Species?

Sentinel species are those who act as indicator of a potent danger to human life by providing advance warning of danger.

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What Is The RAMSAR Convention?

The RAMSAR Convention is an international treaty aimed towards the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands.

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Major Rivers Of Colombia

The Magdalena is the longest river wholly in Colombia, while the country also has claims to parts of the Amazon and other major South American rivers.

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