Environment

About 90% of organisms that once walked the planet do not exist today. Though extinction is a natural phenomenon, humans have accelerated the process.

December 31, 2019 09:24

The Japanese crane is a rare and beautiful bird that is associated with good luck in the countries of its occurrence.

December 30, 2019 21:19

Real trees are better for the environment, according to Rob Keen, the CEO of Forests Ontario.

December 30, 2019 16:12

In 1905, three people that embarked upon a gold-seeking quest disappeared in the deserts of Tiburon Island.

December 27, 2019 18:45

Being apex predators, crocodiles are extremely valuable to the ecosystem where they reside.

December 27, 2019 12:42

Estivation is a state of dormancy that is assumed by animals during the summer.

December 27, 2019 11:55

The wildlife in Ecuador is greatly influenced by the existence of the Ecuador Amazon and Galapagos Island as most of them inhabit these two ecological regions.

December 27, 2019 11:24

Pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from male to female parts of plants.

December 26, 2019 11:02

Crows play an important role as scavengers in the ecosystem.

December 25, 2019 21:38

Experts believe that as our planet warms up, bears are likely to experience significant changes in their extended torpor cycles.

December 24, 2019 16:42

Examples of animals that inhabit Afghanistan include the desert hedgehog, Afghan hound, and spotted hyena.

December 24, 2019 11:57

Cameroon is among the most biodiverse countries in the world.

December 24, 2019 11:50

Organisms are classified into two broad categories of warm-blooded animals and cold-blooded animals based on their ability to regulate their body temperature in relation to the surrounding temperature.

December 23, 2019 14:01

Certain types of animals assume hibernation as a way of adapting to adverse and severe winter conditions.

December 23, 2019 08:32

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

December 20, 2019 15:13

Ecosystem services are the benefits that people obtain from ecosystems.

December 19, 2019 08:44

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

December 19, 2019 08:19

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

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

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