National Forests Of The United States: Significance In Biodiversity Conservation
National Forests in the US together cover a total area of 188,336,179 acres, and are managed by the US Forest Service.
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States Of Brazil By Area
Occupying an area of 1,570,745.7 square km, Amazonas, a Brazilian state in the northwestern corner of the country, is the biggest state in the country.
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The Largest Islands in Ireland
Although Ireland is an island itself, there are several islands that surround the country that are not quite as large.
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The Six National Parks Of Ireland
Killarney located in County Kerry is the oldest and Burren National Park in County Clare is the smallest national park.
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What is the London Underground Mosquito?
Although this mosquito has a worldwide distribution, there is a particular type that seems to have taken a liking to the extensive London Underground system.
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What is Island Gigantism?
Island gigantism occurs when animals confined to an island area grow drastically larger than relatives of theirs on the mainland.
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What is a Wildlife Crossing and Why Is It Important?
Wildlife crossings are built to prevent habitat fragmentation, which can severely diminish animal populations in certain areas.
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The Major Deserts Of South America
South America hosts some of the biggest deserts in the world like the Atacama Desert and the Patagonian Desert.
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Ecoregions With The Highest Percentage Of Endemic Plants
Here is a list of ecoregions rich in plants that are exclusively found in these ecoregions such as the Hawaiian tropical region.
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The Eruption of Mount St. Helens
The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington State, USA, was the most destructive volcanic eruption ever recorded in the United States.
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How Did Kudzu Make It to the United States?
Kudzu is an invasive, slightly herbicide-resistant species within the United States, particularly within the Southern regions.
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The Canadian Province Without Any Rats
Over four decades, the government of Alberta has practiced strong initiatives aimed to keep rats out of the province in
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What Is A Keystone Species?
Keystone species, though relatively fewer in number, play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of an ecosystem.
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What Is A Flagship Species?
A flagship species is a species whose profile is raised to leverage more support for biodiversity conservation.
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What Is An Umbrella Species?
When an umbrella species is protected in the wild, many other species of the same habitat come under the umbrella of protection, too.
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How Many Types of Penguins are There?
Penguins are flightless, aquatic birds that live almost exclusively in the Southern Hemisphere.
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What is a Sentinel Species?
Sentinel species are those who act as indicator of a potent danger to human life by providing advance warning of danger.
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Who Are The Charismatic Megafauna Of The World?
Large animal species with widespread popular appeal are called charismatic megafauna and are often instrumental in spreading awareness.
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Amazing Natural Phenomena: The Great Migration Of Serengeti
The Serengeti of Africa is witness to the largest mammalian migration in the world, an enthralling natural phenomenon.
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What Is That Mysterious Hum?
In areas around the world, a mysterious hum phenomenon has been reported, although the source of the mysterious noise is not always known.
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