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Is The Mountain Gorilla Population Actually Growing?

The mountain gorilla has been considered endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) since 2018. Despite this, their numbers have been steadily increasing over the past 40 years.

February 27, 2020 13:18

Are Pandas Endangered?

Pandas have been driven out of areas they used to live in as a result of deforestation and farming. They are often living in captivity, with a significant number of them living in zoos around the world. 

February 27, 2020 11:57

Are Manatees Endangered?

In case you thought manatees are an endangered species, this answer might come as a surprise: No, they are not! And what a wonderful surprise that is.

February 26, 2020 08:47

What Is Photochemical Smog?

Photochemical smog occurs in sunny, dry areas and forms from the use of all fossil fuels, including gasoline, burning trees, and processing organic waste.

February 25, 2020 02:36

10 Animals Found In Lebanon

Lebanon has a range of landscapes that are home to a significant diversity of wildlife.

February 24, 2020 03:11

Do Zombie Bees Actually Exist?

Zombie bees are bees that have been rendered insane by zombie flies (Apocephalus borealis) by laying eggs inside the bodies of the bees.

February 23, 2020 09:20

Why Do Gorillas Walk On Their Knuckles?

Knuckle-walking has been listed as one characteristic of the ancestry of gorillas. Recent research indicates that the type of walking was acquired from the divergence between gorilla and chimpanzee lineages.

February 20, 2020 14:43

Mongoose Vs Cobra: Who Would Win?

Fights between the mongoose and cobra have gained popularity throughout history because of how fiercely they end.

February 20, 2020 10:35

Why Are Sloths Slow?

Sloths are considered the slowest mammals on earth. They do everything, including blinking, in slow motion with no need to rush.

February 20, 2020 06:51

Which Is The World's Smelliest Fruit?

Fruits are known to have a delightful smells that matches their sweet tastes and appearances. However, some fruits around the globe are stinky, with their smell unbearable to most of the people.

February 19, 2020 12:59

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