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The radius of a planet’s orbit is used to determine whether it lies in the Goldilocks zone of its home star.

What is the Goldilocks Zone?

The “Goldilocks zone” is a metaphor used to refer to the Circumstellar Habitable Zone (CHZ), which is a region in space where a planet is at a distance from its star.

December 12, 2017 14:48

American alligators can grow to be 5 meters long and weigh 600 kilograms.

American Alligator Facts: Animals of North America

The American Alligator is indigenous to the southeastern United States.

December 12, 2017 11:08

Species of Opiliones are found on every continent except Antarctica.

Daddy Long Leg Facts: Animals of the World

Opiliones, also known as Daddy Long Legs or Harvestmen, are an order of arachnids.

December 11, 2017 17:42

Coconut crabs are often seen climbing coconut palms.

Coconut Crabs Facts: Animals of the World

Coconut crabs mostly inhabit the Indian Ocean and central parts of the Pacific Ocean.

December 11, 2017 17:28

Xerophytes, like the Prickly Pear cactus, have adapated to survive in the harshest of environments.

What Is A Xerophyte?

A plant species that is well-adapted to survive in an environment with little liquid water is called a xerophyte.

December 11, 2017 16:09

The Fuego and Acatenango volcanoes in Guatemala, Central America.

The Tallest Mountains In Central America

Guatemala's Volcán Tajumulco is the tallest mountain in Central America.

December 11, 2017 12:35

Serac are blocks or columns of ice formed at the point of intersection of crevasses.

What Is A Serac?

A serac is a glacial landform.

December 8, 2017 17:32

The Karoo is home to a variety of big and small animal species.

What Is The Karoo?

The karoo is a semi-desert natural region of South Africa.

December 8, 2017 17:03

Mother elephant nursing her baby with nutritious milk.

What Are Mammals?

Mammals are vertebrates who belong to the class Mammalia.

December 8, 2017 16:10

Like most large cats, Clouded Leopards are fierce hunters, and very independent in their behaviors.

Clouded Leopard Facts: Animals of Asia

These powerful felines rest in the treetops, jumping down to the forest floors when it is time to hunt for food.

December 8, 2017 15:09

Veľké Hincovo is Slovakia’s largest and deepest tarn.

What Is A Tarn?

A mountain lake formed in a cirque of a glacier is known as a tarn.

December 7, 2017 17:50

International Migratory Bird Day works to protect bird stopovers during migration.

Days And Holidays Dedicated To Birds

Several dates or days are dedicated to birds worldwide or in different parts of the world to raise awareness about bird conservation.

December 7, 2017 17:31

The Saguaro National Park in Arizona helps to protect the Saguaro cactus.

Saguaro Cactus - Unique Fauna of North America

The saguaro cactus, native to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, can grow to be over 40 feet tall.

December 7, 2017 17:21

The more diversified the structure of a tree, the more microhabitats are present.

What Is A Microhabitat?

The small-scale habitat requirements of a specific animal or plant is called a microhabitat.

December 7, 2017 16:00

The whale shark's pale yellow stripes and spot patterns are usually unique to each individual.

Whale Shark Facts: Animals of the Oceans

At 41.5 feet long and weighing in at 21.5 tons, the whale shark is the largest fish in the ocean.

December 7, 2017 15:32

The Jungle Cat hunts small animals during the day.

The Ten Species Of Small Wild Cats Found In Asia

In addition to the big cats of Asia, ten species of small wild cats also live in the continent.

December 7, 2017 15:26

The Aleutian Islands, an island arc off the Alaskan coast.

What Is An Island Arc?

An island arc is a type of archipelago comprising of a chain of islands usually near the convergent boundary of two tectonic plates.

December 7, 2017 14:53

The venom of the slender Russell's viper is very potent to humans and other animals alike.

Russell's Viper Facts: Animals of Asia

One of the deadliest snakes to humans worldwide, the Russell's Viper may kill as many as 25,000 people yearly.

December 7, 2017 14:16

A fiercesome Saltwater Crocodile in Australia.

Saltwater Crocodile Facts: Animals of Oceania

The largest reptile and the biggest terrestrial, riparian predator alive today, these crocodiles are doubtlessly a force to be reckoned with.

December 7, 2017 14:15

Spinner Sharks spiral and spin as they feed feed upon other marine life. It is due to this behavior that they have received their names. Photo credit: SEFSC Pascagoula Laboratory; Collection of Brandi Noble.

Spinner Shark Facts: Animals of North America

Valued for the various commodities that can be produced from them, these sharks are hunted extensively by humans.

December 7, 2017 14:14