National parks are places where nature is protected. Every country has its nature reserves that deserve greater protection because wild animals live in them, for example, or because you will find special or unique pieces of nature there. There are hundreds of national parks all over the world. Here are some of the most beautiful…
Category: Ecology and Environment
7 Interesting Things About Earth You Probably Don’t Know
Planet Earth is our home, and the only place where life begins and ends. In the past few centuries, we have learned new things about Earth, things that continue to surprise us. The Earth Is Not Really a Sphere Most people know that the Earth has a spherical shape. Indeed, between the sixth century BC…
8 Facts About the Polar Bear
When talking about one of the most famous animals of the Arctic, we are, of course, talking about the polar bear. These animals have an adorable appearance, but they are also trained hunters who are not afraid to use their teeth and claws. Want to know more about these exceptional animals? Then read on to…
The Rarest Reptiles in the World and Their Amazing Abilities
Natural selection has provided them with exciting qualities that have allowed them to survive. But, of course, its intimidating appearance is still curious for universal taxonomy. Studies have determined the rarest reptiles in the world based on their appearance and what they are capable of doing. Chelonians among the rarest reptiles in the world One…
Climate Change – Things You Need to Consider
As is the case with many ecological issues these days, climate change is a hot topic of debate. Some will argue that the global climate is changing as a matter of natural course, while others will point an accusing finger at mankind as the culprit for the rise in the Earth’s atmospheric temperature. Whichever argument…
Basic Ways of Preventing Deforestation
There have been so many discussions about the effects of deforestation on our environment. These effects range from alarming to catastrophic. We have read headlines that show the havoc that natural disasters have caused. Floods have not only damaged millions of properties around the world but have claimed lives. Landslides have done the same. These…
Some of the Most Poisonous Flowers on the Planet
Flowers are not just pleasing to the eyes and have good scents. Behind their spectacular cloak of beauty, they hide dangerous weapons in the form of poisons, toxins, or allergens, agents that can be lethal to any human being. In this article, we will talk about the most poisonous flowers on the planet. Besides, many of them are…
Acid Rain – the Hidden Enemy
According to the U.S. EPA, acid rain is a mixture of both dry and wet deposits that rains down from our atmosphere. These rains contain particles that are both moist and dry. They also contain very high percentages of sulfuric and nitric acids. To be classified explicitly as acid rain, there must also be dry…
Climate Change – How Agriculture Has Adapted With This Change?
Climate change (CC) is one of the most important global environmental problems. Climate change has significant impacts on the most vulnerable communities. Given its characteristics, agriculture can be considered one of the most affected sectors and the most vulnerable to climate change. The sensitivity and susceptibility of agriculture to the variations in climate parameters are…
Most Dangerous Insects on the Planet (Part Two)
This article is the continuation of the first part of the most dangerous insects on the planet. Black-Legged Tick (Ixodes Scapularis) The Black-Legged Tick is a common species of mite in the United States. It has a reddish body with markings on the back. Besides, the male is slightly smaller than the females, and its…