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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Amazing Natural Phenomena: The Great Salmon Run
The salmon run refers to the mass migration of salmon from the oceans to the upper reaches of rivers for spawning purposes.
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The Seven Species Of New World Vultures
The New World Vultures, also known as the condor family, are scavengers who live in the warm, temperate areas of the Americas.
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The Sixteen Species Of Old World Vultures Living Today
Sixteen species of Old World Vultures live in the continents of Europe, Africa, and Asia.
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How Will Global Warming Affect Human Beings?
Global warming will have long-term negative effects on the human race and also adversely affect all other life on earth.
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Bright And Beautiful: The Types Of Macaws Living In The World Today
Macaws are long-tailed and colorful parrots of the New World. Most of the species of macaws are threatened due to climate change.
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The World's Tallest Dams
An arch dam, the 1,001 feet high Jinping-I Dam is the tallest dam in the world.
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What Is The Role Of Vultures In The Ecosystem And Wildlife Conservation?
Vultures play a vital role as scavengers and keep the ecosystem clean by consuming parts of animals that would otherwise go to waste.
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What Is Humidity And How Does It Affect Life On Earth?
The amount of water vapor present in the air is called humidity and it indicates the likelihood of precipitation in any given place.
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What Is The Ecological Impact Of Feral Animals?
Feral population in non-native regions have often resulted in disruption of the ecosystem of those regions.
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What Is The Importance Of A Fish Ladder?
Fish ladders are created on or around artificial and natural barriers to facilitate the natural migration of fish.
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