Any organism discovered in a place where it is not native or indigenous is considered an invasive species. These could be rare species of plants, animals, or insects that hurt the local economy or ecology when introduced to a new area. Non-native species are not always invasive, however. In truth, North America is home to … Read more
A nation in East Asia with a territory measuring around 3.7 million square miles and a population of 1.38 billion, China is officially known as the People’s Republic of China. It is the most populated state and the second-largest state by land area on the whole planet. The Bohai, Yellow, East China, South China Seas, … Read more
According to scientists, jellyfish have lived on Earth for 500–700 million years, long before dinosaurs. These ape-like yet fascinating creatures have evolved to live in the depths of seas from the Arctic to the tropics, in sunlit shallow marshes and the depths of never-ending darkness. Even in space, jellyfish have been used to assist researchers … Read more
1. Description of Character Asian elephants (Elephas maximus), the most significant land mammals in Asia and the second-largest elephant species in the world, are smaller and have shorter ears than their African counterparts. They weigh between 2.25 and 5.5 tons and stand between 6.6 and 9.8 feet (2 and 3 meters) at the shoulders (2,041 … Read more
There are two main types of gorillas: the western gorillas and the eastern gorillas. The eastern and western gorillas get their names from where they live in the wild. Eastern gorillas live in the forests of East Africa, while western gorillas live in the jungles of West Africa. The two species of gorillas are further … Read more
Crinoids are sea creatures related to starfish, brittle stars, and sea urchins. They are often called sea lilies. We know about 700 different species of crinoids. Some crinoids have a stem, but as they age, others lose their stems. Sea lilies are the crinoids that have limbs, and feather stars are the ones that don’t. … Read more
One of the most active volcanoes on the planet, KlaueaKilaueane of the five volcanoes that make up the island of Hawai’i. KlaueaKilaueaed on May 3, 2018, just a few hours after a magnitude 5.0 earthquake rocked the island of Hawai’i. According to estimates from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the eruption has so far impacted … Read more
The hedgehog is an unusual creature that has long attracted people’s interest. The creature has a long history of contact with people, and some tribes have taken advantage of it and utilized it as a pet, food source, and medicine. The five genera, Atelerix, Erinaceus, Hemiechinus, Mesechinus, and Paraechinus, include seventeen distinct species of hedgehog. … Read more
Every day, another plant or animal species is added to the list of endangered species. There are times when it seems as if there is no hope for the survival of animals and the environment due to the news. Despite this generally gloomy perspective, several wildlife conservation initiatives have been very effective and, in some … Read more
Cadmium is a heavy metal with many uses, but it is mainly used to make rechargeable batteries and paint pigments. Large amounts of cadmium are released into the air by factories and incinerators, which could make people sick if they breathe them in. Because of this, industrial areas have the most cadmium in the air. … Read more
