Environment

Australia is land of many wonders, both natural and human-made.

October 16, 2018 12:50

Two species of peafowl are native to Asia, while the third is native to Africa.

October 15, 2018 13:03

Yasuni is the largest of Ecuador's 11 National Parks, while Galapagos is the country's oldest.

October 12, 2018 17:22

Komodo dragon is a vulnerable species.

October 12, 2018 11:45

Unsustainable tourism can have significant negative effects on the environment of a region.

October 11, 2018 13:01

A vernal pool supports a distinct group of flora and fauna.

October 11, 2018 10:26

Camels are herbivorous animals.

October 10, 2018 10:46

Estivation, or aestivation, is a type of animal dormancy similar to hibernation that takes place during hot and dry periods.

October 9, 2018 15:59

Polar nights are classified into distinct types depending on the nature of the twilight.

October 9, 2018 13:14

A drought often leads to heavy economic losses in the affected area.

October 9, 2018 13:04

The Dnieper is the of the major rivers of Europe.

October 5, 2018 12:56

A waterspout is a type of tornado that occurs over water bodies that pulls water upwards.

October 4, 2018 17:55

Ground fires are more difficult to put out than surface fires.

October 3, 2018 15:48

Several theories have been proposed to explain the extinction of the woolly mammoths.

October 3, 2018 15:11

An evergreen tree is one that has leaves throughout the year.

October 2, 2018 11:49

Honey bees are important pollinators.

October 2, 2018 09:13

Whales and dolphins are both cetaceans but with major differences among them.

October 1, 2018 17:48

Fruits of the species in the Wolffia genus are the smallest and lightest fruits known to us.

October 1, 2018 15:52

The Atlantic giant pumpkin is the world's heaviest fruit.

October 1, 2018 15:49

China, the United States, Brazil, and Canada lead the world in renewable energy production.

October 1, 2018 12:38