Environment

Following intensive conservation efforts, the tiger population has begun to rise in most Indian states. Some of the states with the highest tiger populations include Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Uttarakhand.

January 30, 2020 11:09

Birds are among the most delicate of all animal groups, and any slight change in the ecosystem throws them off their pace and threatens to wipe them out.

January 30, 2020 05:21

Citrine has been said to hold the power of the sun and was believed to improve mood, help with coping with novel environments, fighting fears, and melancholia.

January 30, 2020 01:27

Across the European Union, 44% of the batteries released to the market were recycled in 2016.

January 29, 2020 11:29

A tsunami is a significant series of waves in a water body caused by the displacement of a large volume of water in an ocean.

January 28, 2020 16:30

One-third of species in the US are currently at risk or of conservation concern. Over 500 species are already extinct or missing.

January 28, 2020 11:15

Cheetahs are classified as vulnerable, meaning their numbers have been declining, especially during the course of the 20th century.

January 27, 2020 09:40

Honeybees do not hibernate during the winter. They are quite active, and it is precisely the activity and honey that keep them alive.

January 25, 2020 08:48

The lifespan of a honey bee depends mainly on the type of honey bee it is.

January 25, 2020 08:22

The Saemangeum Seawall is a man-made dyke in South Korea.

January 24, 2020 18:16

Bushfires have shaped the nature of Australia throughout the history of the world.

January 24, 2020 11:09

A space station is a type of spacecraft designed to remain in space.

January 23, 2020 21:06

There is growing concern about the current and future impact of climate change on the Himalayas since it has a fragile landscape that is highly susceptible to natural hazards.

January 23, 2020 12:17

Bird songs and calls are an inseparable part of the Irish natural environment and gardens.

January 23, 2020 09:12

Amber is so well known that it gave its name to a warm color between yellow and orange - “amber eyes”.

January 23, 2020 08:28

A concordant coastline is also called a Pacific type of coastline.

January 22, 2020 23:16

Fracking is also known as hydraulic fracturing, and it is a technique used to extract oil or gas from subterranean rock.

January 22, 2020 10:36

As apex predators, sharks maintain a healthy ocean ecosystem, and their loss dictates unpredictable and devastating consequences. 

January 21, 2020 11:14

The top 5 largest land animals on the planet are all herbivores.

January 20, 2020 23:32

What do giraffes, deer, and sheep all have in common? They all have four-chambered stomachs!

January 20, 2020 21:59