8 bird species have disappeared this decade or are on the brink of extinction
This includes the Spix’s Macaw, the lovely birds which inspired the main characters in Rio.
Tag: south america
Abrupt climate change killed off ancient South American populations
Change isn't always good -- especially when it happens too quickly.
Zika virus solution might lie in oil of common flower
The key to fighting Zika might be as simple as a common flower and some water.
Cano Cristales – the world’s most colourful river
Caño Cristales is a river located in Northern Columbia, with a length of almost 100 km and a width of ...
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Leaf blowers are not only annoying but also bad for you (and the environment)
It comes down to the inefficient engines they use.
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