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An individual honey bee will only produce about 1/12 of a teaspoon of honey during its lifespan.

Why Do Bees Make Honey?

Everyone knows that bees make honey, but what do they do with their honey?

February 2, 2018 16:48

The legspan on the Giant Huntsman spider can reach up to one foot in length.

What Is the Largest Spider in the World?

The Giant huntsman spider is generally thought to be the largest spider in the world.

February 2, 2018 16:22

The Four Species Of Gibbons On The Brink Of Extinction

Four gibbon species are critically endangered.

February 1, 2018 15:02

The critically endangered blue-banded kingfisher.

The Four Critically Endangered Kingfisher Species

Kingfishers are colorful birds of the Coraciiformes order.

February 1, 2018 14:51

The Spider Tortoise (Pyxis arachnoides) is a critically endangered species endemic to Madagascar.

The Nine Species Of Tortoises On The Brink Of Extinction

Nine tortoise species are labeled as 'Critically Endangered' by the IUCN.

January 31, 2018 16:47

Santa Maria is an active volcano in the western highlands of Guatemala.

What Is The Central America Volcanic Arc?

The Central America Volcanic Arc is a chain of volcanoes running parallel to the Pacific coast in Central America.

January 31, 2018 15:55

Free-range dogs make up about 75-85% of the global dog population.

How Many Dogs Are There In The World?

The global dog population is estimated to be at 900 million.

January 31, 2018 15:02

Bathymetry maps indicate different aquatic depths.

What Is Bathymetry?

The study of the underwater depth of ocean floors or lakes is called bathymetry.

January 30, 2018 16:52

Most of the Great Chagos Bank is located underwater.

The Largest Atolls In The World

The Great Chagos Bank in the Indian Ocean is the largest atoll in the world.

January 29, 2018 16:41

Espiritu Santo's beautiful beaches boost Vanuatu's appeal to tourists from around the world.

Biggest Islands In Vanuatu

Vanuatu is made up of a variety of islands.

January 26, 2018 15:14

Biggest Islands And Atolls In Tuvalu

Tuvalu is made up of a number of atolls and islands.

January 26, 2018 15:14

Beaches on Tabuaeran Island in the Republic of Kiribati.

Biggest Islands And Atolls In Kiribati

Kiribati is made up of multiple islands and atolls.

January 26, 2018 15:13

A Spotted Snout-Burrower, a vulnerable frog species, on the South African savanna.

Amphibians Of South Africa

A number of unique amphibians live in South Africa.

January 26, 2018 15:03

Amphibian Species Of Egypt

Amphibians make up some of the most successful species in Egypt.

January 26, 2018 15:03

Abandoned kindergarten in the now uninhabitable Ukrainian city of Pripyat following the Chernobyl Disaster.

What Does Uninhabitable Mean?

Worsening population pressures worldwide, many more places yet may still deemed as being uninhabitable in the future due to the effects of human activities.

January 26, 2018 15:00

Cape Verde is a beautiful country with spectacular beaches.

Biggest Islands In Cape Verde

Santiago Island is Cape Verde's largest and most populous, and its economic, cultural, and governmental center.

January 26, 2018 14:54

Snow and clouds upon the peak of Midzor in Serbia.

Highest Mountains In Serbia And Kosovo

Midzor is Serbia's highest peak at 7,116 feet above sea level, while Đeravica is the highest in Kosovo at 8,714 feet.

January 26, 2018 14:53

Winter orchids can be found in Turks and Caicos.

Endemic Species of Turks and Caicos

Turks and Caicos, although a small Caribbean country, is home to a variety of flora and fauna native to the island.

January 26, 2018 14:52

An Australian Emu posing for the camera.

Which Birds Can't Fly?

Some flightless bird species have managed to survive, and even thrive, all the while lacking aviation abilities. Discover which species of birds cannot fly.

January 26, 2018 14:48