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Sierra Mountain Yellow-Legged Frogs and Yosemite Toads: Is there Hope for These Endangered Species?
Global warming was found to be the main cause for the massive disappearance of the Sierra yellow-legged frogs and Yosemite toads. Yet, recent studies …
Continue ReadingThe Hydroelectric Power Plants in the United States: How Do They Work?
In 2009, the US Dept. of Energy announced that $30.6 million of the government’s Recovery Act funds will be used to upgrade 7 hydroelectric power …
Continue ReadingAfrican Grey Parrots: Conservation Threats
African Grey Parrots are highly sought-after pets due to their high level of intelligence and ability to mimic human speech. But with the increasing …
Continue ReadingAlaskan Fox Hunting
Fox hunting, banned in many countries across the globe, is thriving in Alaska. Find out about the debate over this controversial issue.
Continue ReadingArkansas Nature & Biodiversity: United States Biodiversity Uncovered
The state of Arkansas is beaming with biodiversity. Arkansas is home to a wide variety of environments and habitats, ranging from grassy blackland …
Continue ReadingHow Rising Sea Levels are Affecting our Enviroinment
This is the second article of a two-part series on the effects of rising sea levels. In this article, I discuss the ways in which rising tides can …
Continue ReadingNoise Pollution Sources and its Effects on Health and Environment:
Noise pollution is now an environmental issue. Noise is only a by-product of modern technology. The harm noise brings us is more than the intrusive …
Continue ReadingWhat Sound Does a Koala Make? Interesting Research with Cell Phones
Cell phones are not just for talking to friends. In one study in Australia, researchers are using mobile phones to decipher what sound does a koala …
Continue ReadingAffects of Rising Sea Levels on Humans
One of the key issues of global warming is the rise in world sea levels. But this rise doesn’t just impact the animal and plant kingdoms, but …
Continue ReadingAll About Bengal Tigers: Habitat, Diet, Behavior & Why They're on the Endangered Species List
This article offers details on Bengal tigers. It discusses what and how they eat, their lifestyle, mothers and cubs and information on the general …
Continue ReadingEngery Flow through an Ecosystem and its Relationship to the Food Chain
The energy that flows through the ecosystem does so through the food chain. Starting off as solar energy and ending up ultimately as heat energy.
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