National Animals Of South And Central America
From Central American jungles to the Amazon to Patagonia to Tierra del Fuego, these countries have no shortage of choices of fauna to serve as national symbols.
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Environment
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The Heaviest Living Animals In The Oceans
All Of The World's Heaviest Animals Are Cetaceans, With The Blue Whale Being The Largest Living Animal On Earth.
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The Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is one of the most significant canals in the world, effectively connecting Atlantic and Pacific trade routes with far-reaching economic implications.
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The Largest Hawaiian Islands
With an area of 4,028 square miles, the island of Hawaii, also known as the Big Island, is the largest one in Hawaii, USA.
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What Is Crop Rotation?
Crop rotation is using the same piece of land to grow different crops in alternate years in an effort to maximize production.
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The Glaciation Timeline
Five known Ice Ages have influenced life on Earth, comprising of both glacial and interglacial periods.
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Plants Under Threat - Dangers To The Flora Of Earth
One in five plants of the world or 20% of all plants are threatened as evident from the IUCN Red List data.
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The Oldest U.S. National Forests
Not far from the oldest U.S. National Park at Yellowstone, Shoshone was established in 1891 in Wyoming.
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Grasslands - Ecosystems Of The Earth
Grasslands are noted for their coverage by grasses, sedges, and rushes, and the presence of animals who depend upon them.
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Alarming Rates Of Elephant Poaching In Africa
With over 50% of elephant deaths caused by poaching, each of these African regions have a declining elephant population.
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Top Motor Vehicle Producing Countries
China is the leading motor vehicle producer in the world, followed by the US and Japan.
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Highest E-Waste Generating Nations In The World
Norway is the leading e-waste producer in the world, followed by Switzerland and Iceland.
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Warmest Years On Record Since 1880
As per meteorological records, the year 2015 is the warmest year since 1880, followed by the years 2014, 2010, and 2013.
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Seven African Vulture Species On The Brink Of Extinction
Seven of the eleven vulture species in Africa are on the verge of going extinct.
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The Tallest Mountains In The Alps
Mont Blanc, the tallest Alpine mountain with a height of 4,808 meters, is well known for its spectacular beauty.
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Environmental Impact Of Animal Agriculture
As per data provided by Cowspiracy, 130 times more livestock waste than human waste is produced in the US
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Countries Sharing The Amazon Rainforest
The highly biodiverse Amazon Rainforest is shared by nine South American nations with Brazil enjoying the largest share.
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The Largest Stars Known To Man
UY Scuti in the Scutum Constellation is the largest star known to exist at the present time, and one of the brightest.
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The Biggest National Parks In New Zealand
Fiordland National Park is the largest national park in New Zealand spanning an area of 12,519 square kilometers.
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Countries Where Transportation Is The Major Source Of Greenhouse Gases
Typically developing nations have the largest share of their CO2 outputs arising from transportation.
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