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Imagine a national park in the frozen arctic, with a meteorite crater filled with purest fresh water, and some lifeforms somehow managing to survive the unfavorable conditions. That is the Pingualuit National Park. In this post, I will take you on an exploratory journey through this ecosystem with such extreme conditions. Geology & Geography of…
Have you ever seen those rings on a tree stump? You may know that they can be used to predict the age of a tree. But those tree rings can tell us much more than that. There’s a whole science dedicated to the analysis of the tree rings and using that information to learn about…
Which has hotter temperatures in general, the city or the countryside? The city, right? If I ask you why, you’d say, “Because there are more buildings and fewer trees in the city.” You are right, but this phenomenon has more depth to it, and it’s called The Urban Heat Island Effect. In this post, I…
Since life originated on Earth, numerous species of living organisms have vanished, and many will continue to. When a species completely disappears like that, it’s called extinction. It happens due to natural reasons too, but human activity has sped up the process so much, with terrible consequences. In this post, you will get to know…
Imagine a plant that doesn’t have the usual structure of a plant, with leaves and stems, bears the world’s largest flower, which smells like rotting flesh, and is entirely parasitic. Weird, isn’t it? But such a plant does exist, and it’s known scientifically as Rafflesia arnoldii. In this post, I will accompany you to take…
What’s the rarest wild cat in the world? Considering the number of individuals currently remaining in the wild, it’s the Amur leopard, a leopard subspecies. In this post, I will share insights about this rare wild cat, including its unique adaptations, behaviors, and the threats it faces. The Amur Leopard Let’s learn some basic things…
Do you know what a trophic Cascade is? A trophic Cascade is where a population change of one species affects others on the food web and causes significant ecological impacts. Understanding trophic cascades is essential for learning how ecosystems function. In this article, I will explain what trophic cascades are, how they work, and provide…
The Atacama Desert, considered the driest non-polar desert in the world, is a natural wonder that attracts travelers, scientists, and adventurers. Located in northern Chile, it’s not just a barren landscape of sand and rock, but a rich ecosystem with unique plants and animals, beautiful night skies, and a climate that is both harsh and…
Any avid nature enthusiast knows the crucial role bees play in Earth’s biosphere. They are some of the most fascinating and important insects on the planet, and one of their most intriguing behaviors is the waggle dance. In this post, we are going to look into this complex form of bee communication that has always…
The White Baneberry, scientifically known as Actaea pachypoda, is a plant that is both beautiful and dangerous. Also known as Doll’s Eyes due to its striking and somewhat creepy-looking fruit, this plant plays an important role in the ecosystems of its native range and is also popular as an ornamental garden plant. In this article,…