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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Drip Irrigation And Its Role In Modern Agriculture
One of the most efficient forms of agricultural irrigation, this method saves water by delivering it drop-by-drop.
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What Is Orographic Precipitation?
This form of precipitation occurs when moisture is pushed up and over mountainous topography.
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Puget Sound, United States
Puget Sound extends around 100 miles along the Pacific coast in the northwest of the state of Washington.
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The Fascinating Birds Of New Guinea
This island shared by Indonesia and Papua New Guinea has an impressive array of avian fauna to its name.
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Rafflesia arnoldii - The Largest Flower On Earth
This foul smelling native plant of the Sumatran rainforest is Critically Endangered.
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Killer Snakes Of North America
From wetlands to forests to deserts, North America is home to an assortment of dangerous snakes.
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Whirlpools And Maelstroms
Swirling vortexes of water have long fascinated, and endangered, humans at sea, from Ancient Greeks to modern man.
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What Are Quebracho Trees?
Due to their hard nature, these trees derived their name from the Spanish phrase meaning "axe breaker".
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Gran Chaco Lowlands Of South America
This hot and dry area in South America is shared by Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil.
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The Red River Of The North (Riviere Rouge Du Nord)
The Rivière Rouge du Nord covers 550 miles from Wahpeton, North Dakota to Manitoba's Lake Winnipeg.
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The Red River Of The South
One of the major inflows of the Mississippi, the Red River of the South drains 66,000 square miles of land area.
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Ruhr Valley, Germany
Some of Germany's most important industries are centered in this area housing Bochum, Dortmund, Duisburg, and Essen.
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The Hebrides Islands Of Scotland
A unique subset of Scottish culture and wildlife have developed over the ages in the U.K.'s Inner and Outer Hebrides.
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How Do Icebergs Form?
Ice shelves and glaciers often have large chunks break off and make it out so sea as icebergs.
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What Are Defoliants Used For?
Defoliants are chemicals applied to plants that cause their leaves (foliage) to fall off.
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Eastern Rift Valley (Gregory Rift) - Geography of Africa
The Gregory Rift Valley covers large expanses of highland areas in Eastern Africa.
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Marojejy National Park, Madagascar
Despite being a nature reserve, this park in northeast Madagascar still faces many ecological threats.
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10 Most Threatened Animals In North America
From birds to invertebrates, the populations of many of the continent's greatest treasures are teetering on the brink.
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King Cobra - Deadly Animals Of Southeast Asia
A single King Cobra's venom is said to be potent enough to kill one-and-a-half dozen people!
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