Articles tagged: "wildlife"

1: Who Would Win: A Cheetah Or Gazelle?

From a young age we all learn that the cheetah is one of Earth 's speediest land mammals, but if you have ever spent time in pursuit of a gazelle, you will know that they too have the ability to easily show you a clean pair of heels. As such, I have been plagued for some time but the poser: who would win in a race between a cheetah and a gazelle?

2: Cape Buffalo Facts

The Cape buffalo is considered by many to be the most dangerous of the big 5. Large herds of buffalo are generally relaxed when compared to single buffalo or small groups, which are extremely unpredictable.

3: Global Warming Could Result In New York Flooding

As a consequence of global warming, sea levels are also expected to increase by 0.76 - 1.58 meters in the next century, which could cause flooding in key cities around the world such as New York.

4: Facts about Zebras

The collective name used for a group of zebras is called a “dazzle”. There are two different groupings that zebra live in. The first is the harem. A harem consists of 1 dominant male, 5 or 10, sometimes more females and their young.

5: Luxury And Comfortable Holidays In Phuket, Thailand

Holidays in Phuket are very famous because of the province 's beautiful white beaches and clear seas. Phuket is situated on the western Andaman coast of Thailand and is the country 's biggest island.

6: Volunteering In Tanzania- Ecology, Wildlife, And Social Issues

Tanzania is situated in East Africa, and its economy runs primarily on tourism It is a country of geographical extremes like the highest point being the Mount Kilimanjaro peak and the lowest point being the lake bed in Lake Tanganyika

7: How To Travel Responsibly

Responsible travel is a broad term but in essence, travelling responsibly means treating people in other countries with the same respect you would expect from others in your own community or country The responsible traveller is interested in preserving cultures, communities, local way of life, wildlife, habitats and the environment as a whole in every region he or she travels to

8: Agriculture: Our Biggest Environmental Disaster

There are no "good old days" of farming. From when people first started to herd animals and scratch the ground to plant seeds, farming has been an environmentally destructive force. We have heard a lot in recent years about the destruction of the rainforest in South America and the Red Woods in

9: Attracting Birds To Your Garden

Traditional gardens are sometimes completely shut off from the natural environment and are often inhospitable to birds and other wildlife. Gardens are part of the larger landscape so becoming familiar with local ecosystems and native plant species enables you to plan your garden. Planting a few