Did you know that there are about three billion trees in the world, whose main function is to clean the air? Sounds mind-blowing right? In addition, trees form fertile soils, prevent erosion, keep rivers clean, collect water for aquifers, serve as refuges for wildlife and reduce soil temperature. They support the establishment of other species…
The Most Famous Environmental NGOs
Environment plays a vital role in our lives and, to protect our environment, we require people to come together, communicate, collaborate and converge their works to obtain the best results. There are various environmental NGOs that work hard to protect our environment and today, we shall learn more about them. The Nature Conservancy Founded in…
6 of the Rarest Amphibians on Our Planet
In the city, most of the time, we often do not realize that there is a huge number of animals of all kinds that exist everywhere. But without a doubt, among the multiplicity of species, there are some that are certainly the strangest. Among these, we find the rarest amphibians on our planet. And today,…
10 Strangest Insects In The World
If you want to encounter a life form on Earth which will challenge your views of what it means to thrive in the universe, look no further than the insect class of the animal kingdom. There is a reason that many of the aliens featured in our science fiction literature and films resemble insects. We…
What Are the Six Faces of Traditional Ecological Knowledge?
Everyone’s heard of ecology – the scientific study of the relationship of living organisms with each other and with their surrounding environment – and we’ve all heard of traditional knowledge – knowledge that’s usually passed on from elders to youngsters – but what is traditional ecological knowledge? Definition of Traditional Ecological Knowledge Often called by…
Everything You Need to Know About Tigers
What Are the Different Species of Tigers? Tigers belong to the genus Panthera in the cat family Felidae. There are several subspecies of tigers. Bengal tiger Amur tiger Chinese Tiger Sumatran tiger Indo-Chinese Tiger Malayan Tiger Unfortunately, several tiger subspecies are already extinct. They are the Balinese tiger, the Javan tiger, and the Caspian tiger….
Impressive Characteristics of Arthropods
Their names suggest that they have more legs and a thousand different lengths than one would expect. But whatever form they take, they are beneficial to our soil. They recycle plant carcasses, keep animals from nibbling plants, and positively impact the carbon cycle. Appearance Both centipedes and millipedes are arthropods. Centipedes range in size from…
What Are Some Common Misconceptions People Have About the Ecosystem?
Today, I’m going to be debunking all the misconceptions most people have about the ecosystems. Misconception 1: A Species High on the Food Web Is a Predator to Everything Below It A food chain follows one path of energy and materials between species while a food web is more complex and refers to a whole…
5 Reasons Why You Should Not Adopt a Wild Animal
Who among you has never happened, during a walk in a wood or in a city park, to come across a small bird fallen from the nest or a wounded animal? The first instinct is to get closer to see what the conditions of the unfortunate creature are and often the desire to help him…
Top 6 Things To Know About Orcas
The orca, also colloquially known as the killer whale, is a marine mammal easily recognizable as it is the only black and white cetacean. This animal, which lives in several regions of the world, remains unknown to the general public. However, it is a creature quite simply extraordinary. So, without further ado, let’s dive into…