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Endangered Species of the Week – Sumatran rhinoceroses
Species Dicerorhinus sumatrensis Sumatra rhinoceroses is the only existing species of the genus Dicerorhinus. Although it is still a large mammal, but is the smallest rhinoceros. Habitat Sumatran rhino lives in thick tropical forests of although is still a large mammal and Borneo. It is also found in swamps, rainforests and cloud forests in Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Laos, Malaysia, species. In ancient [...]
Endangered Species of the Week – Mountain gorilla
We started a awareness project to help protect endangered species. This week hero is a Mountain Gorilla. Species Mountain gorilla Gorilla beringei beringei Habitat There are two populations of Mountain gorilla. One of them is found in Central Africa among the Virunga volcanic mountains . The other is found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. Status There are less than 800 mountain gorillas worldwide as per the recent statistics. In Belgium, there is [...]
9 Most Dangerous Nuclear Power Plant Accidents
Based on a report by INAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency), a radiation & nuclear disaster or accident is described as “Any event which leads to a significant consequence/s to the environment, facility as well as people. A few examples of such are the lethal consequences to individuals, a large release of radioactivity in the environment, [...]
First Ever Photo of Shark Cannibalism
Australian researchers snapped this extraordinary sight in August while they were carrying out a census of fish off Great Keppel Island off the Great Barrier Reef image credits This is believed to be the first time scientists have ever photographed a shark eating another shark. The photo shows a type of carpet shark called a [...]
The Praying Mantis – The Insect that Eats Heads
The praying mantis family is composed of persistent, ruthless predators, and catching a glimpse of their hunting behaviour is a little frightening delight. They lie, well camouflaged in their wait for the arrival of prey, with their spiny, grasping front legs upraised and pincers partially opened, poised for the catch. Their heads can swivel up [...]
10 Most Endangered Species in 2012
There are thousands of species across our planet which are feared to be on the road to extinction. These species could belong to the four-legged travellers of the earth, the winged birds or the marine life. Whatever their habitat, the endangered species are either at risk due to human activities in that area or a [...]
Unknown species found at the Makapu’u tidepools on the Hawaiian island of O’ahu.
It’s almost certainly a member of the scorpionfish family, which is easy to recognize from the bony protrusion under the eye. It looks similar to sea robins, which also have modified pectoral fins for “walking” on the sea floor. image credits Looks like an armored searobin, which is in that family. It’s a deep sea [...]
9 Cutest Miniature Animals
Increasing global temperatures are impacting on food sources, changing ecosystems and making resources scarcer, say scientists. It’s reported that Global Warming is resulting in smaller-sized plants and animals. Writing in the journal Nature Climate Change, Dr David Bickford and Jennifer Sheridan argue that a shifting trend in animal and plant size could impact on human [...]
Phenomenal Photography From Gelot Antony
Image Credit: A.G. Photographe Gelot Anthony is one of the most flourishing and impacting photographers throughout Paris. Once you catch a snippet of this work, it becomes very addictive. Why? Take a look at the colours and detail saturated in each of his photographs, some so peculiar and never-before seen its almost convincing that they [...]
15 Colorful Reasons To Love The Arctic
Since many people think that the Arctic is just icebergs floating the northern seas, they’re not familiar with the beauties of this area. If you are part of this group, take a close look at the following pictures and you’ll have a reason to Love The Arctic. 1. Crossota 2. Oikopleura 3. Aplacophora 4. Coelacanth [...]
The Incredible World of Cactus in Photos
The distinctive appearances of cacti are a result of adaptations to conserve water in the hottest and driest environments – and who would have known that such wondrous, beautiful and bizarre appearances would have become adopted? Spikes treacherously poking out in all directions, ready to take on anyone that wants a challenge, flowers that blossom [...]
Rainbow Toad Has Not Extinct
Conservationists report that the Sambas Stream toad, one of their top 10 “lost” amphibian species, has been rediscovered in Malaysian Borneo 87 years after it was last sighted. image credits A colorful, toxic Rainbow Toad that was last seen 87 years ago—and never photographed—has been rediscovered in the jungles of Southeast Asia. image credits The [...]
10 of the World’s Greenest Buildings
Building greener buildings is essential part of every serious environmental policy. The carbon neutral world is not reachable just with “living green,” but it’s necessary to “live in green” as well. Here are ten built or planned buildings that are just the beginning of the world’s changes toward sustainability. 1. Bank of America, New York [...]
