Environment

The Mediterranean type of climate prevails in the lands around the Mediterranean Sea as well as in some other parts of the world.

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The spoon-billed sandpiper is a small wader that breeds in Northeastern Russia.

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The Gloydius himalayanus or the Himalayan pit viper is the world's highest living snake found living at altitudes of up to 16,072 feet in the Himalayas.

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A blue moon is the name given to an additional full moon that occurs in a given year.

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The summer solstice is also known is midsummer. It occurs when the axis of the planet is closer to that of its star - which, in the case of the Earth, is the sun.

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The Mohorovičić discontinuity, also known simply as just the Moho lies between the crust and the mantle of the earth.

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Gorilla populations in most parts of their range have fallen drastically due to human activities and interference.

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These dog breeds are known for being the most rare.

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The Felis genus features six cat species including the favorite cat of all, the domestic cat or Felis catus.

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We attempt to answer the age-old question.

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Habitat fragmentation, also known as species fragmentation, refers to the discontinuity experienced in the populations of species that are separated by human activity.

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These animals range from the slightly bizarre to completely baffling.

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What is a dwarf planet, and what makes it different from an ordinary planet?

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According to the IUCN Red List, these animals are endangered in Kyrgzstan.

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Poisonous mushrooms can cause illness and in extreme cases, death.

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Moorlands are a type of habitat found in upland areas. They are characterized by low-growing vegetation on soils with high acidity.

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The African wild dog is also known as the Cape hunting dog, or the African painted dog. It is a relatively misunderstood animal who is commonly confused as a hyena.

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Although current populations appear to be stable, experts warn that climate change could wreak havoc on populations of polar bears through habitat degradation.

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Curlews are any of the eight species of birds of the Scolopacidae family and Numenius genus.

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The Leopardus genus features 8 species of small, spotted cats who are primarily found in Central and South America.

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