Geography is an area that has allowed us to discover the most extreme points on the planet. Well, we all know the names of the highest mountain -Everest-, the deepest sea depth -the Mariana Trench- or the longest river, a title traditionally held by the Nile. In 1952, Arthur Newell Strahler, a professor of geosciences … Read more
The Shima enaga, also known as the long-tailed chickadee, is a subspecies of the long-tailed chickadee (Aegithalos caudatus). Shima enaga subspecies, however, are only found on Hokkaido, Japan’s second-largest island. The Shima enaga has been a beloved bird in Japan for a long time, and the Japanese call them Shima enaga, which translates to “long-tailed … Read more
A study published in the journal Conservation Science and Practice shows that conserving the largest trees is a benefit in the face of climate change and, therefore, the environmental emergencies facing the world. The trees protected by the “21-inch” rule in the East Cascades Crest National Forest in Oregon and Washington (United States) are only 3% of the properties … Read more
The islands boast some of the most diverse collections of plants and animals on Earth. With a unique set of influences and conditions, life on islands has evolved very differently from life on larger land masses. The islands preserve habitats for a large number of unique and endemic plants and animals, both on land and … Read more
Chandubi lake is located at the foot of Garo hills surrounded by Assam and Meghalaya. It is a natural lake located in the Kamrup district, Assam and is at a distance of 40 km from the city of Guwahati. The whole area is surrounded by beautiful villages, district tea plantations and dense forest and is … Read more
The manchineel tree may be endangered, but so is anyone who messes with it. That’s because this rare tropical plant, which bears deceptively sweet fruit, is one of the most poisonous and deadliest trees on Earth. The Manchineel tree (Hippomane mancinella), is also known as the “Death Apple” or “Beach Apple”. The Manchineel tree is … Read more
Beneath the lush Amazon of Peru is a river that reaches 212 ° F, hot enough to boil any animal that crosses its path. But even so, these boiling waters are full of life. Andres Ruzo, geoscientist, conservationist, writer, communicator and educator of Peruvian-Nicaraguan-American nationality, National Geographic explorer, and who was the first scientist to obtain permission … Read more
The lake can be found everywhere; in mountainous regions, basins, areas of melting glaciers and rift zones. They have been formed by glacial movements, landslides, ice dams, sinkholes, and volcanic eruptions. Depending on where exactly they are located, the lakes vary in volume, area, and depth. If you’ve ever wondered which lakes were the deepest, … Read more
We all know or have heard of antiques that are preserved for hundreds or thousands of years. Between architectural wonders, works of art, pieces of jewellery and more, these objects prevail today. However, did you know that there are majestic trees that have lived for thousands of years? These amazing plants have seen the rise and fall … Read more
Epigenetic memory is helping plants to quickly adapt to the adverse effects of climate change and transmit these adaptations to their offspring, new research published in the Trends in Plant Science journal indicates. How plants are adapting to climate change “One day I thought about how a person’s lifestyle and experience can affect their gametes … Read more
