The Effect Of Global Warming On Major Glaciers In Switzerland
Glaciers in the Swiss Alps and elsewhere are melting at an alarming rate due to the effects of global warming.
April 26, 2017 12:25
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The Deepest Canyon In The World
The Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China is the world's deepest.
April 26, 2017 12:20
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
How Many National Parks Are There In The United States?
The National Parks Service, an organ of the U.S. Department of the Interior, currently manages 59 National Parks.
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
Tanzania's Endangered Mammals
Eastern Black Rhinos and Aders' Duikers are Critically Endangered mammals in Tanzania.
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
Phoenix Islands Protected Area (PIPA), Kiribati
One of the largest marine conservation areas on earth, PIPA houses hundreds of corals, fish, birds, and marine mammals.
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
Highest Points In The Netherlands By Elevation
Vaalserberg is the highest point in the European Netherlands. Mount Scenery in the Caribbean Netherlands is the Kingdom'of the Netherlands' absolute highest point.
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
The Major Rivers Of Syria
The Balikh is the longest uniquely Syrian river, while parts of the massive Tigris and Euphrates also pass through.
April 25, 2017 12:31
Major Rivers Of The Netherlands
The Gelderse IJssel is the longest river wholly in the Netherlands, although other notable rivers pass through.
April 25, 2017 12:31
Flying And Gliding Mammals From Around The World
Bats are a perfect example of flying mammals living in the world today, and there are numerous examples of other extant gliding mammals.
April 25, 2017 12:31
Highest Mountains In Tunisia
Jebel ech Chambi near the city of Kasserine not far from the Algerian border is Tunisia's highest peak.
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