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How Did India Lose The Cheetah?

The Asiatic cheetah is the only large carnivore that has been extirpated in India.

December 20, 2019 15:13

Conserving the ecosystem is of vital importance as we derive multiple benefits from it.

Acknowledging Ecosystem Services: Importance In Conservation

Ecosystem services are the benefits that people obtain from ecosystems.

December 19, 2019 08:44

Eagle Creek Wildfire in Columbia River Gorge.

What Is A Fire Regime?

Fire regimes are used to describe wildfires or bushfires in an area.

December 19, 2019 08:19

Every tree in an ecosystem has a value that we often tend to ignore.

Payment For Ecosystem Services: An Important Tool In Conservation

Payment for ecosystem services (PES) is a suite of economic tools developed to reward entities and individuals for the conservation of ecosystem services.

December 18, 2019 14:46

10 Facts About Dolphins

Dolphins are some of the most spectacular animals on the planet. Here are some of the most compelling facts about them!

December 17, 2019 14:04

Chevrotains, small mammals that resemble deer, are found in Turkey.

10 Animals Found In Turkey

Turkey has abundant and varied wildlife. Learn about the different wildlife species that live in Turkey including brown bears, chevrotain, gazelles, and more.

December 17, 2019 13:21

8 Animals Found In Fiji

Examples of animals that inhabit Fiji include the red-throated lorikeet, Fiji petrel, and emperor tamarin.

December 17, 2019 11:13

Genetic engineering is one of the techniques to be used for future revival of extinct species.

De-extinction: Bringing Extinct Species Back To Life

De-extinction, also known as species revivalism or resurrection biology, is the process of re-generating extinct species.

December 16, 2019 01:20

The black macaque, locally known as the "wolai ape" or "yaki", is endemic to the Sulawesi region of Indonesia.

10 Animals Found In Indonesia

Indonesia houses a rich biodiversity including several endemic species.

December 15, 2019 21:00

Sunny view of Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast looking from the North, QLD, Australia.

Which Bodies of Water Surround Australia?

Australia is surrounded by three oceans, namely the Pacific, Indian, and Southern.

December 15, 2019 15:31

The jaguar is an apex predator in Paraguay's forests.

10 Animals That Live In Paraguay

Paraguay is home to a great diversity of wild animals like the puma, jaguar, and giant armadillo.

December 15, 2019 15:10

Earthworms are regarded as typical ecosystem engineers due to their impact on various aspects of the ecosystem, including soil structure.

What Is The Ecological Role Of Earthworms?

Earthworms play an important role in ecological processes such as soil formation, water regulation, and nutrient cycling.

December 15, 2019 11:20

Icebergs in Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon with Vatnajokull in the background, south Iceland.

Jökulhlaup (yo-KOO-lahp) is an Icelandic word that directly translates to “glacial run” or “glacial burst.” It is a key part of the deglaciation process of the ice sheet margin in the Alpine mountains

December 13, 2019 14:33