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Lemurs can help save Madagascan forests, but first we need to protect them
Climate change, forest fragmentation and hunting threaten lemur populations in Madagascar, and impact the health of mothers ...
Africa's plants: A database project has recorded 65,000 species, and is still growing
The African Plant Database lists 65,000 species of flowering plants, ferns and conifers found on the African continent and ...
Meet the Axis Deer – The Invasive Species Now Roaming the U.S.
Invasive axis deer have become a widespread problem, even in the state of Hawaii. Authorities are attempting to mitigate the ...
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South Africa and the joy of opening the world to my host sister | Column
Vanessa Paolella travels to South Africa with her host sister, Tahiry, and has one of her favorite Peace Corps experiences.
Ancient rice discovery in Guam reveals earliest evidence of rice in Pacific islands
researchers find 3,500-year-old rice remains in ritidian beach cave, indicating first settlers brought rice from the philippines.
List of Countries that Start With the Letter ‘M’
Looking to explore countries that start with the letter 'M'? This concise list showcases nations from around the globe whose ...
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How to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro and What to Expect, According to a Top Travel Advisor
A Travel + Leisure A-List advisor shares how to plan, what to expect, and what to do after summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, ...
I traveled to the world's least-visited country, which may disappear by 2050. Here are 7 things I wish I knew before I went.
The tiny island nation Tuvalu may be underwater by 2050 due to climate change and rising sea levels. Amanda Coffee paid it a ...
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26 new sites inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List during 47th session of WHC in Paris
The World Heritage Committee has inscribed 26 new sites from various countries, including India’s ‘Maratha Military Landscape’, on UNESCO’s heritage list during its ongoing session in Paris. Besides, ...
Three African Sites Secure Spot on UNESCO World Heritage List
During the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee held in Paris, France on Sunday, three African sites secured a place on the prestigious UNESC ...