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…
Surprising Facts About Whale Sharks
What Is the Whale Shark? If sharks are “fish” and whales are mammals, then what is the whale shark? It’s a common question, but despite its “last name,” the whale shark is not related to the cetaceans. Its scientific name is Rhincodon typus, and it belongs to the class of Chondrichthyes, fish whose skeleton is…
Positive Effects of Nature on Children
Most of us spent a lot of time in nature as children, climbing trees, exploring rocks and insects, or just playing games outside with friends. Little did we know that these fun activities built our brains, bodies, and characters for later life. Sadly, today children do not spend as much time as they once did…
The Marine World of Starfish
Who knows the story of the starfish? Well, what I liked is the moral of the story: Everyone can make a difference, even if that difference affects one person only. But today, this article does not focus on the story but rather on the main character of the story: starfish! Starfishes Starfishes are among…
What You Should Know About Tsunamis
In recent years we have often heard about tsunamis in the media, especially after what happened in the Indian Ocean in 2004, and more recently in Japan in 2011, with the tsunami that also caused the accident at the Fukushima nuclear power plant. Generally speaking, we know that tsunamis are caused by sea earthquakes. But…
Learn About Sea Cows
I know you must have surely heard of cows but what about sea cows? Aren’t you curious to learn about something you’ve probably never heard about? If so, then keep reading to learn more! Sea Cows In the days when ships were the primary means of international travel, seamen on long voyages sometimes saw strange…
The Rarest And Most Valuable Minerals On Earth
Have you ever watched those reality TV shows that follow rock and gem hunters as they search for treasures in rocks and streams? While the popular belief is that hunting for gold has the greatest potential for striking it rich, the fact is that, while the metal is worth a hefty chunk of change, gold…
Let’s Know More About Permafrost – Part 3
Is the permafrost melting? Currently, permafrost covers some huge areas (in the Northern Hemisphere, it is estimated to be 9 million square miles, the size of the U.S., Canada, and China combined), but it is shrinking.6 Because the Arctic is warming about twice as fast as more temperate areas and permafrost is sensitive to even…