Important Facts About the Tibesti Mountains
The Tibesti Mountains are located in the central part of the Sahara Desert.
February 13, 2018 18:10
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The 7 Species Of Crocodilians On The Brink Of Extinction
Although crocodilians have managed to survive millions of years of evolutionary change, human activities currently threaten many species of this order.
February 13, 2018 14:52
Important Facts About the Virunga Mountains in East Africa
The Virunga Mountains are one of the last remaining habitats of endangered mountain gorillas.
February 13, 2018 14:47
Sand Dollar Facts: Animals of the Oceans
Sand dollars belong to the order Clypeasteroida and are close relatives to starfish, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers.
February 12, 2018 17:00
Maroon Bells of the Elk Mountains
The Elk Mountains' Maroon Peak and North Maroon Peak are collectively known as the Maroon Bells.
February 12, 2018 16:45
The Three Biggest Jellyfish Species
Although the Lion's Mane Jellyfish is often considered the biggest jellyfish in the world, the Nomura's Jellyfish is a close contender.
February 12, 2018 15:37
Where Are the Outeniqua Mountains Located?
The Outeniqua Mountains is a mountain range in South Africa.
February 12, 2018 15:30
What Is the Alpide Belt?
The Alpide Belt is an orogenic and seismic belt that includes a series of mountain ranges.
February 10, 2018 10:37
What Is the Difference Between a Solar and Lunar Eclipse?
The solar eclipse is the eclipse of the sun whereas the lunar eclipse is the eclipse of the moon.
February 9, 2018 17:04
Do All Bears Hibernate In The Winter?
Not all bears hibernate during the winter.
February 9, 2018 16:59
Which Sports Were Played On The Moon?
Dubbed the first Lunar Olympics, astronauts Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell became the first space athletes during their February 1971 moon walk.
February 9, 2018 16:31
What Is Contour Farming?
Contour plowing or contour farming is a farming practice that enables sustainable agriculture.
February 8, 2018 17:44
Laika: The Dog that Orbited Earth
On 3 November 1957, Laika the dog became the first living creature from Earth to enter orbit.
February 7, 2018 14:59
What Is A Natural History Museum And What Is Its Significance?
A scientific museums with natural history collections of animal, plant, and microbial life is called a natural history museum.
February 7, 2018 14:49
What Is A Submerged Continent?
A submerged or a sunken continent is a continental landmass that is mainly undersea.
February 6, 2018 13:24
What Are The Characteristics Of An Oceanic Type Of Climate?
Oceanic climate features cool summers and winters with narrow annual temperature range.
February 5, 2018 17:23
What Is A Garrigue?
A garrigue is an ecoregion found in parts of the Mediterranean region.
February 5, 2018 16:48
What is a Photoheterotroph?
A photoheterotroph is an organism that uses light for energy, and cannot use carbon dioxide as their sole carbon source.
February 5, 2018 16:19
How Much Of The World's Land Mass Is Mountainous?
24% of the Earth's land mass is mountainous.
February 5, 2018 15:14
10 Important Facts About the Tyrrhenian Sea
The Tyrrhenian Sea is located off the western coast of Italy, and is part of the Mediterranean Sea.
February 3, 2018 12:31
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