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Channel Islands and Generations of Divers

   The Channel Islands National Park is a marine sanctuary and has been one since around 1940's.      The islands are located about eleven miles out from the shores of Santa Barbara, California. ...

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United States Geological Survey. 2008. Python molurus bivittatus. USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL.  Revision Date: 10/24/200776

The Python Snake Danger in Florida

Snakes in Florida are nothing usual. Snakes are found in backyard garden, by ponds and lakes. What is unusual is the types of snakes being found lately. According to the July 2009 Christian Science Monitor...

2 comments    environment florida wildlife
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Prairie Dogs: Keystone Species of the Plains

Prairie Dogs have long been vilified by ranchers and others who believe that they damage the range and take valuable forage away from cattle and other livestock. In fact, prairie dogs are what is known as a...

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The World Biomes

The world seems no less a magical place than the world of fairy tales. If you don't believe me then think about the seasons, and the different climates that different regions in the world boast of at the same...

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Water Watchers: New TV series informing our community about water pollution

Interview by Grace C. Visconti with Bruce Henning of Eagle’s Breath Entertainment Inc. ©2008    Background on Bruce Henning and Eagle’s Breath Entertainment Inc. : Coaldale, Alberta Canada...

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Why saving the bees is so important for our world.

All elements of an ecosystem are important to the functioning of that ecosystem. Remove one element and the system will need to make adjustments. The effect of that adjustment may often not be known until...

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The Truth About Wind Energy

Many cities offer renewable energy credits to consumer to offset pollution, offering energy alternatives like wind energy. However, there has been a lot of talk about how wind farms kill birds and clutter up...

7 comments    beauty energy environment
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15 Facts About Bison

1. Once, 50 million bison roamed the Great Plains of North America, but an 1887 census found that the plains bison were reduced to 541 individuals by overhunting. Conservation efforts saved the bison...

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Why Sunfish In An Aquarium Are Fun And Educational For Kids

A Story Of Amazement Over the years I have spent many hours fishing for all kinds of fish. There is something about this sport that keeps me coming back, as often as I can. I can't say there is one...

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Australia – Feral Animals That Should Not Be There

Introduced species are a major menace to fragile ecosystems and native species in many countries. In Australia, feral animals are a particular problem leading to the destruction of habitat and the depletion of the numbers of native animals.

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