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The conservation of the Amazon rainforest is crucial for the planet, as it is home to over half of the world's tropical forests and a quarter of its fauna. Particularly for Brazil, the Amazon rainforest holds even greater importance, as it plays a vital role in the hydrological cycle, su...
The fynbos biome in the western cape area contains 9% of all known plant species on Earth (three times more than those found in the Amazon rainforest). The republic’s national flower is the protea, an especially lovely blossom that in fact is a genus of 130 separate species. This is ...
coastline protection, economic revenue, and the livelihoods of up to one billion people9,10,11. Their inclusion as a regional tipping element was based upon historical evidence of near-synchronous coral bleaching events spanning
the Amazon Rainforest Area (ARA). We find that the ARA exhibits strong correlations with regions such as the Tibetan Plateau (TP) and West Antarctic ice sheet. Models show that the identified teleconnection propagation path between the ARA and the TP is robust under climate change. In addition...
More than 400 mammal species can be found in the Amazon rainforest alone. One unusual Amazonian mammal is the capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris), which is classified as the largest rodent in the world, reaching 4 feet in length and weighing as much as 100 pounds. The jaguar (Panthera on...
2 Literature review Brazil is home to several biomes of global ecological significance, with the Amazon Forest standing out as the largest tropical biome on Earth. Encompassing ~ 6.7 million square kilometers across nine South American countries, Brazil holds the majority of this forest, ...
Costa Rica was one of the first countries to make an effort to protect its environment, and today it is a world leader in environmentalism. This is evident when traveling throughout the country. Everywhere you go, you’ll see people living in harmony with nature. Unlike many developing countr...
ROSEAU, Dominica, May 5, 2023The curtains closed on April 30th with another successful staging of Dominica’s Jazz ‘n Creole. With a tropical ambiance following the ‘rainforest fantasy’ theme, the event attracted approximately 1,800 patrons based on preliminary reports. An attractive lineup ca...
This is one of the main reasons the Amazon rainforest is being cleared—to grow feed for livestock and raise livestock. By avoiding animal products, including honey, you help slow down the demand growing at 8.2% annually. What are the vegan alternatives to honey?