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With all of the fervor these days about the dangers of global warming many people are concerned about the fate of Antarctica. The fears are that the ice that makes up the continent is melting faster than normal and not freezing back as it usually does with a very even ebb and flow. The concerns are that this will eventually raise the sea level enough to put major cities and land masses under water and leave millions of people homeless and/or even dead.
The movie, The March of the Penguins, has raised a great amount of interest in penguins. One never imagined penguins to be so driven. Here's an overview of the amazing penguins. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
In the distance something stirs. A drifting polar bear searches for food on the edge of camp. Despite the presence of the huge beast, the men are in little danger. The guns take care of that. It is rare for a bear to wander so close. She must be hungry.
What makes penguins' feathers different from other birds' and what are the unique ways in which penguins keep each other warm?
The Arctic is located at the top of Planet Earth, the location of the North Pole and rumored home a certain Santa Clause. Here's an overview of the Arctic. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
To most people a cruise is synonym to the Caribbean or Hawaii. It's the destination for 9 out of 10 first timers. And even more experienced 'cruisers' tend to stick to the destinations they know. It's a bloody shame! Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
Viewed from space, the Earth appears to have four or five major landmass areas depending on your viewpoint. Despite this, we hold on to the illusion there are more continents. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
One of the great mysteries and puzzles of our time is Atlantis. Despite the passage of thousands of years, no one has been able to solve the enigma of Atlantis. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
If you really want to get away from it all, think about a cruise to Antarctica.
Underneath the ice at the South Pole is a land mass that used to be much nearer the equator, where it was forested with a normal variety of animal life. AS the continent drifted south, at a rate of centimetres a century, the species living there evolved to cope with the changing climate.
Polar bears have long fascinated us. With their thick, white coats, they look incredibly cuddly, particularly the cubs. In truth, they are the biggest and most powerful bears on the planet. Alas, they may be added to the endangered species list. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
The Dragon has played an important part in myths and religions since pre-historic times. The history of dragons goes back at least six thousand years, and there are dragon tales and legends from every continent except Antarctica. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
Next to the rose, orchids are the flowers most in demand in both the private and commercial marketplace. No plant family has as many different flowers as the orchid family. Orchids are known to grow in most every part of the world with the exception of Antarctica and the deserts.
Most African orchids are white, while Asian orchids are generally multicolored. Some orchids grow only one flower on each stem, while others can have more than a hundred blooms on a single spike. Related Article Tags: , , ,
The Emperor Penguin is most noted for its size, reaching up to four feet in height, making it the tallest penguin of its species. Its stomach is white and its wings and back are black, lending its trademark tuxedo look. Although penguins have wings they do not fly, but swim through the water at an average speed of four to six miles per hour, with possible bursts of up to twelve miles per hour. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,
So, you want to get an exotic pet, huh? Maybe you are tired of your regular dog and your good old cat. Maybe the bird joyfully chirping outside your window isn't good enough for you anymore. You want more challenge and adventure, as a pet owner. You want to take on the challenge of taking care of exotic animals as pets. Yes, exotic animals like skunks, spiders, and snakes. Related Article Tags: , ,
The word 'Koi' comes from Japan, but Koi fish originated from China. The koi word means carp, the exact term is the Cyprinus carpio. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Travel through middle earth to the end of the world and experience a destination full of adventure and unique surprises. Deep in the heart of New Zealand's South Island you'll find Christchurch, a modern city surrounded by spectacular sights, diverse culture and adrenaline pumping adventure sport. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
Lights in the sky have fascinated us for thousands of years. The lights in the far north and south of our planet are some of the more famous ones. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
The term hydroponics stands for the technique of cultivating plants in a nutrient solution rather than in soil. It's a novel technique of growing plants in water which contains dissolved nutrients. This technique is also known as indoor gardening, aquiculture and tank farming. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
Air conditioning is fitted as standard to most new cars these days, especially so in countries with warmer climates. A choice still exists, however. So why would someone choose a car with that?
There are many scam and artist's of the scam out there on the world wide web. Beware of program jumpers. Promotion of to many programs in one year is a sign of the scammers. They hop from one program to the other making a quick buck where they can. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
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