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Why Mwanza Flat-headed Rock Agama is the Spiderman Lizard
The Mwanza Flat-Headed Rock Agama is a small lizard found primarily in the Mwanza Region of Tanzania. The male lizard,…
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Baatara Gorge Waterfall: Why it’s Lebanon’s best-kept secret
Like Peru’s Waterfall of the Bride, the Baatara Gorge Waterfall is one of Lebanon’s best-kept secrets. Located in the Tannourine…
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The beauty of Madagascar’s giant Baobab trees
The Grandidier’s Baobabs (Palmate adansonia) are giant trees indigenous to Africa. Nicknamed the “mother of the forest,” this species of…
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The beautiful yet feisty Lilac-breasted roller bird, Africa’s most colorful bird
The plumage on the lilac-breasted roller bird is gorgeous. The creature sports eight different colors to give it the impression…
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Why Autumn 2023 is the best season
As the air grows crisp and the days shorten, a collective sigh emanates from the natural world—one of relief, perhaps,…
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Ten best autumn landscapes in the USA
Autumn in the United States is a season of breathtaking transformations. The nation’s landscapes turn into vivid canvases painted with…
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The Tasmanian Giant Crab is the king of crabs
Add the Tasmanian Giant Crab (Pseudocarcinus gigas) to one of the animals you’ll want to see in person one day.…
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Is Mammoth Cave in Kentucky the biggest cave in the world?
Nestled within the heart of Kentucky, USA, lies Mammoth Cave, an underground sensation that has captured the interest of explorers,…
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Lechuguilla Caves Reveal Astonishing Virgin Cave Pool
An awe-inspiring discovery at New Mexico’s Carlsbad Caverns National Park revealed a network of “virgin” cave passages and an untouched pool 700…
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