Environment

The Photo Ark is an ongoing National Geographic project by Joel Sartore that is attempting to photograph every species found in zoos and sanctuaries worldwide.

August 2, 2018 17:17

Lolong was the largest crocodile in captivity.

August 2, 2018 15:03

China has the largest area dedicated to organic farming.

August 1, 2018 17:00

There are approximately 1,540 species listed as endangered within the United States.

August 1, 2018 16:15

Africa hosts eight regions that have been defined as biodiversity hotspots.

August 1, 2018 12:32

The apple tree traces its origin to Central Asia.

July 31, 2018 17:45

Five regions in South America are defined as biodiversity hotspots.

July 31, 2018 12:41

Factors such as greater volumes of water and erosion increase the width of a river as it flows downstream.

July 30, 2018 15:15

A wildlife corridor is an area of habitat that provides passage for wildlife across artificial obstacles.

July 30, 2018 15:12

Peak oil is the maximum point of crude oil extraction, which is then followed by decline in the rate of global oil extraction.

July 30, 2018 15:10

Arsenic is poisonous to humans in toxic concentrations.

July 27, 2018 14:28

The Tatra Mountains form a border between two European nations.

July 26, 2018 14:46

Llamas are found in South America.

July 25, 2018 17:02

World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated each year on the second weekend in May.

July 25, 2018 14:37

King cobras are found in Asia.

July 24, 2018 16:45

Spreed breeding is an agricultural technique that allows for quicker growth of plants.

July 24, 2018 15:53

12 palm tree species are native to Florida. The rest are imported into the state.

July 23, 2018 17:49

The Armillaria ostoyae is known to be one of the largest living organisms in the world today.

July 23, 2018 17:05

Havana, a home for more than 2 million residents, is the capital and most populous city of Cuba.

July 23, 2018 14:21

The Cauto River is the longest river in Cuba.

July 23, 2018 14:08