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What is Desertification?

With rising temperatures and changing climates, higher rates of desertification is becoming a major issue in many parts of the world.

May 2, 2017 15:58

What is a Gully?

A gully is a landform resulting from the erosion of soil on the hillside by running water and it typically resembles a small valley or a large ditch.

April 26, 2017 12:13

How Many Fish Live in the Ocean?

According to the best estimates of scientists, there are 3,500,000,000,000 (3.5 trillion) fish currently living in the ocean.

April 25, 2017 15:45

Mali's Endangered Mammals

Northwest African Cheetahs, West African Lions, West African Wild Dogs, Dama Gazelles, & Addaxes are Critically Endanger

April 25, 2017 12:31

Egypt's Native Bird Species

From the Ancient Pharaohs' kingdoms to the present, birds have been significant cultural & ecological aspects of Egypt.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Mauritania's Native Birds

Most of Mauritania's more than 500 known resident bird species are well suited to its desert environs.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Native Birds Of Mozambique

The highlands, coasts, and tropical forests of the Southeast African nation host more than 700 known bird species.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Tallest Mountains In Chile

Ojos del Salado is the second tallest peak in both South America and the Western Hemisphere, behind only Argentina's Aconcagua.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Tallest Mountains In Syria

Mount Hermon, just outside of Damascus, is Syria's highest peak at 9,232 feet above sea level.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Longest Rivers In Sri Lanka

The Mahaweli, Sri Lanka's longest river, flows for 208 miles between the central highlands and the Bay of Bengal.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Major Rivers Of Romania

The Olt is the longest river wholly within Romania, while the Danube is the largest to partially pass through the country.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Tallest Mountains In Ecuador

Chimborazo's peak is both Ecuador's highest point and the furthest point on the planet from the earth's inner core.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Tallest Mountains In Malawi

Mulanje, near its namesake town close to the Mozambican border, is Malawi's highest peak at 9,849 feet above sea level.

April 25, 2017 12:31

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