Environment

Earthworms play an important role in ecological processes such as soil formation, water regulation, and nutrient cycling.

December 15, 2019 11:20

Jökulhlaup (yo-KOO-lahp) is an Icelandic word that directly translates to “glacial run” or “glacial burst.” It is a key part of the deglaciation process of the ice sheet margin in the Alpine mountains

December 13, 2019 14:33

Sea otters are ‘’keystone species” because of their critical role in maintaining the health and stability of the nearshore marine ecosystems.

December 12, 2019 14:45

The first International Soil Day was commemorated on December 5, 2014.

December 12, 2019 08:24

Examples of animals that inhabit Spain include the Iberian lynx, Eurasian beaver, and Pyrenean chamois.

December 12, 2019 07:38

African elephant, Rothschild's giraffe, cape buffalo, chimpanzees, etc., are some of the animals living in Uganda.

December 12, 2019 06:43

Bangladesh is home to more than 388 bird species, 110 mammals, 109 reptiles, and more.

December 11, 2019 08:22

Examples of animals that inhabit Romania include the European bison, horned viper, and Carpathian wild boar.

December 11, 2019 02:05

Octopuses are predatory feeders that eat prey such as crustaceans, clams, prawns, and molluscs.

December 11, 2019 01:40

Butterflies are major pollinating agents.

December 10, 2019 16:18

The Rio Mayo titi is a critically endangered New World monkey.

December 10, 2019 15:58

The Aegean Sea is one of the water bodies surrounding Greece.

December 10, 2019 14:56

The first dinosaurs walked the Earth around 243 million years ago.

December 10, 2019 14:11

Nepal is a biodiversity hotspot due to its broad ecoregions that include mountainous areas, savannah and grasslands, and marine ecosystems.

December 10, 2019 12:51

California has one of the most diverse fauna of the states of the US.

December 10, 2019 11:09

Jordan is not necessarily known for its wildlife, but despite its small size, the country has remarkable biodiversity.

December 9, 2019 00:26

Often under-appreciated and viewed by some as a nuisance, insects are “lever pullers of the world.”

December 8, 2019 11:51

Honduras Fish Rain is a phenomenon that has been reported in the village of Yoro for almost 200 years.

December 8, 2019 11:26

The King Cobra is one of the world's most venomous snakes. Yet, it is threatened by humans. Discover the importance of this snake and why it needs to be conserved in this article.

December 6, 2019 13:40

Climate change is highly detrimental to bee populations. Discover how climate change impacts honey bees in this article.

December 6, 2019 01:18