What Causes Monsoons to Occur?
The monsoon, is widely thought of as the essential seasonal rains India needs for its agriculture that may bring cataclysmic flooding. However, this …
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Amazing Hercules Beetle Facts: Larvae the Size of a Twinkie
Hercules was a demigod renowned for his great strength and determination. It is just these attributes that garnered the Hercules Beetle its …
Continue ReadingLearning About Rain Forest Animals - How They Survive and Adapt to Different Types of Environmental Conditions
A reference to rain forest animals cannot be generalized as a “one-rainforest-fits-all–types” of wildlife. The plant and animal species that thrive in …
Continue ReadingThe Goliath Beetle: The Strength of an Ox in a Tiny Package
The Goliath beetle is the heaviest and one of the strongest beetles in the world. It is a native of Africa, and these beetles are so large that …
Continue ReadingHow Are Rocks and Minerals Different: Get the Facts
Rocks and minerals are some of the most fascinating and valuable resources known to man. We will examine what they are a little more closely as well …
Continue ReadingMain Facts About Box Jellyfish and Their Adaptation and Habitat
Box jellyfish have the unfortunate distinction of being feared as extremely lethal creatures. The Australian Box Jellyfish, the most famous of the box …
Continue ReadingCicada Life Cycle Including Cicada Drawings
With over 2,500 species of cicada scattered across the globe, it’s a wonder that there isn’t more misinformation about these unique insects. …
Continue ReadingGulf of Mexco Coastline Ecosystem
The Gulf of Mexico coastal ecosystems are challenged with numerous threats. Changing climate conditions and the growing population and activities of …
Continue ReadingWhat Factors Determine the UV Index? A Hot Topic of Discussion
If you are out in the sun you should be cautious since overexposure can cause damage to the skin. This is why the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) …
Continue ReadingContinental Shelf of the United States
Discussing the continental shelf of the United States can lead to a sticky situation. There are two different definitions that can be used depending …
Continue ReadingAnimal Changes in Autumn - Preparing for Winter
Nature has a way of watching out for animals in the wild. They undergo a series of changes to endure colder weather and to be able to go without food …
Continue ReadingHuman Survival Instincts: Fascinating Ways the Body Adapts
Everyday our bodies are working to keep us alive. Our bodies are regulating temperature, fluid levels, breath and heart beat; however, what about in …
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