The biggest chunk of ice on Earth is the Antarctic ice sheet, which covers 14 million square kilometres and holds an astounding 30 million cubic kilometres of ice.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/articles/a/antarctic_ice_sheet.htm
Where do the Monarchs Go?
Monarchs are known for the incredible journeys they take through North America each year. While Monarchs from the eastern population winter in Central Mexico’s volcanic mountain chain, those from the western population winter along California’s coast.
http://www.eol.org/pages/2682739
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Blue Planet
If you were to peer down at our planet from space you would see a whole lot of blue because 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered with water.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/articles/e/earth.htm
Inside a Frog
If you ever look up into the canopy of a South American rainforest you might catch a glimpse of a Glass Frog (Centrolenidae centrolenidae), which has skin that is so clear you can see its internal organs!
Clam Cleanup
If you’re wondering what’s in your water, you should “ask” some clams. Clams suck up toxins in their aquatic habitats and scientists can test them to see what icky pollutants are in the water.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2009/0110-clam_cleanup.htm
Barking like a…mudpuppy?
Mudpuppies get their name from the idea that they bark, really their ‘squeaks’ don’t sound anything like a dog! Maybe we should rename them because squeaks sounds a whole lot cuter.
It’s up to YOU!
The future of biodiversity is up to all of us, yes even you! The small choices that we make add up to create BIG changes and that’s why it is so important to learn about biodiversity and spread awareness so we can all protect it.
http://www.cbd.int/convention/guide/?id=next
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The Reappearing Parakeet
The Mauritius parakeet (Psittacula eques echo) has seen some dark days; in 1986 only three females were known to live in the wild. Thanks to conservation efforts to protect wild spaces this species is making a comeback. As of 2007 there were 343 Mauritius parakeets in the wild.
http://www.eol.org/pages/4435512
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A Cactus in Canada
You don’t need to live too far south to find a cactus! The Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus is one of three cold resistant cactuses that live in the prairies of Canada.
http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/nature/eep-sar/itm3/eep-sar3d/1.aspx#1
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Warm-blooded Fish
Unlike most fish the Bluefin tuna is warm-blooded, this allows it to adjust its body temperature to be warmer than the water it’s swimming in, keeping this fish toasty in the cooler parts of the ocean.
http://www.eol.org/pages/223943
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