China’s forest wildlife is threatened by logging and clear-cutting (clearing the land of all trees) for farmland. Expanding deserts in the north are also reducing animal habitats. The good news is that the Chinese government has created more than1,200 reservesto protect plant and animal specie...
Bat Facts For Kids Read our cool facts about bats and take a look at our quiz sheet in the activity section at the end to test your knowledge of these fascinating creatures! Bats are often feared, and pictures of vampires race into our heads. Well, they
Wolves can be found in different habitats all over the world, but they are most commonly found in theUnited States, Canada and ArcticRussia. Wolves are popular inforests, but they can also live in grasslands,deserts, the Arctic, andmountains. Most wolves today are found in the frozen tundra...
With their fierce looks, expert flying skills, and amazing hunting skills, there seems to be no better animal for our national symbol than the bald eagle. These animals are majestic and beautiful, graceful and strong. They soar over forests anddesertsand dive into rivers and lakes. By protecti...
TheSiberian huskyis one of the most famously known spitz dog breeds. Their wolf-like appearance runs strong, and seeing this working dog running through the frozen wilderness of their home makes you do a double-take—was that a wolf? The Siberian husky was bred for companionship and work, ...
READ MORE: Fascinating Facts About Bornean & Sumatran Orangutans Proboscis Monkey at Sepilok Forest Reserve, photo in Public Domain 48. Proboscis Monkey Latin Name: Nasalis larvatus Habitat: Mangrove swamps, lowland rainforests Size: Length: 1.7 to 2.5 feet; Weight: 21 to 45 pounds Diet: Lea...
The dried fruit is more than 50 percent sugar by weight and contains about 2 percent each of protein, fat, and mineral matter. The date palm has been cultivated and prized from remotest antiquity; its fruit has been the staple food and chief source of wealth in the irrigable deserts of ...
Facts, rumors, and distortions have been flying for months, and heating up even more in the past few weeks, about the on and off switches of the US Legislature regarding rules for energy efficiency of light bulbs. It’s a light issue next to the question of whether the United States will...
Python Facts Pythons are one of the largest snakes. Unlike many other snake species, pythons don’t produce venom - they are non-venomous snakes. Pythons live in the tropical areas of Africa and Asia. They can be found in rainforests, savannas and deserts. A lot of people keep them as ...
Scientists almost universally agree that the gases will cause the Earth to get warmer. “The greenhouse effect is not a hypothesis or anything; it’s one of the best-established facts about the way the world works,” said Gus Steth, president of the World Resources Institute. ...