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1. Trivia on India's biodiversity August 20, 2008 Trivia on India’s biodiversity · India occupies only 2.4 percent of the Earth’s landmass but has over eight percent of the world’s known wildlife. · The Easter Himalayas are endemic to 3500 species of higher plants, 20 species of reptiles, 25 endemic species of amphibians’ and a rich fauna of insects. · Of the eight species of turtles found in the world, India is home to five species. · Among the 20000 species of fishes known, more than 2000 species are found in India. · Of the 15000 flowering plant species in India, over 4500 are to be found in the Western Ghats. Different sp... (read more) Author: JASSI KAUR

2. Scuba Diving in North Sulawesi - the Natural Wonders of Bunaken and The Lembeh Strait. August 20, 2008 Full of natural wonders, and offering an almost unparalleled levels of marine biodiversity, North Sulawesi has become one of the worlds premier destinations for ecotourism and adventure travel in recent years. Today, large numbers of scuba divers travel to this distant part of Indonesia, to sample some of the finest dive sites to be found anywhere throughout South East Asia. The diving in North Sulwesi is focused in two main areas, the Bunaken National Marine Park and the famous muck diving capital of Lembeh Strait. There are other destinations where good diving is on offer in North Sulw... (read more) Author: Mark Burns

3. South India Tourism: Exploring the Dravidian Culture May 19, 2008 Surrounded by three great water bodies, namely, Indian Ocean, Arabian sea and Bay of Bengal South India has stunning grandeur and beauty with lush green tropical vegetation in the coastal areas. The tropical climate is less harsh than in the North India. The place is rich in flora and fauna, biodiversity, habitats and ecosystems. South Indian states are Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. These states are very fertile and rich in natural resources. Due to sheer natural beauty of its beaches, hill stations and landscapes South India has become a great destination for tourists. Wit... (read more) Author: Rohan Arora

4. 5 Amazing Places to Bungee Jump in the World April 08, 2008 1. Victoria Falls Bridge, Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Bridge straddles the two South African countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe, and is situated amidst the spectacular Victoria Falls, which is one of the largest waterfalls in the world and home to a wide range of biodiversity. It is a superb setting for bungee-jumping; in fact, it is considered to be one of the highest bungee jumps in the world. Enjoy the spectacular views of two countries as well as a thrilling bungee jump experience, all at the same time! 2. OO7 Goldeneye Bungee Jump, Switzerland Remember that scene in Goldeneye wh... (read more) Author: James Burrows

5. GO WILD IN PANAMA April 07, 2008 Panama is a popular Latin American tourist destination. This country offers Unrivalled tourist attractions. A spectacularly rich biodiversity makes Panama a Magnet for eco-travelers too. The country's name means "abundance of fish and butterflies" -but howler monkeys, sloths, manatees, crocodiles and rare quetzals share the jungles and lakes, too. This is what makes people come back time and again to Panama. Facts & Figures Panama is a 75,990 square km land area. The official language is Spanish. However, many Panamanians speak both Spanish and English. Panamanian w... (read more) Author: Robert Bell

6. Seeing Red: Diving Holidays on the Red Sea February 15, 2008 The Red Sea's narrow, sheltered shores have extensive shallow shelves which allow marine life to flourish; the region supports over 200 hard and soft species of coral, over 1000 invertebrates and over 110 species of fish - 10 percent of which are not known to be found anywhere else in the world. The rich biodiversity of the area has been officially recognised by the Egyptian government, who set up the 'Ras Mohamed National Park' in 1983 to protect the Red Sea from pollution and over development. As the world's most northerly tropical sea, it is very popular with European divers and offe... (read more) Author: Elisha Burberry

7. Grow a Rainbow of Heirloom Tomatoes January 13, 2008 When I think of heirloom vegetables, romantic notions of windswept hillsides and fields of sunflowers come to mind. I picture a sturdy wooden table arranged with rustic linens and slender glasses of wine, each one catching a ray of sunlight and reflecting onto the summer palate of oranges, reds and yellows that make up a bowl of freshly prepared Caprese salad. There is nothing quite like the combination of heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil and buffalo mozzarella cheese. Mix in a little olive oil, salt and pepper and you have the quintessential summer faire of the gods. Sure, you can make it ... (read more) Author: Christy Wilhelmi

8. Environment - Biodiversity and Ecosystems January 08, 2008 Our global ecosystem is home to earth’s entire collection of living organisms and the habitats in which they live. Biodiversity forms part of the earth’s ecosystem and is short for biological diversity, a term used to describe the whole variety of life on earth. Biodiversity doesn’t just refer to rare species; it encompasses the diversity of all living things from the human race to micro-organisms. Biodiversity also refers to the amazing richness of habitats on earth such as snowfields, rain forests, mountain tops and the ocean floor. Even in a busy city park biodiversity is present as t... (read more) Author: carolyn clayton

9. Deep Sea Creatures Keep Life Living Everywhere Else December 28, 2007 When you receive the Seal you will begin to care for the environment of the earth. Researchers have recently found that the whole ecosystem of the earth depends on the life on the ocean floor. 9 out of 10 of all living creatures on the bottom of the ocean are nematodes. And they account for most of the life on the whole earth too. The biodiversity of those nematodes makes the whole ecosystem work better. The ecosystem of the oceans functions exponentially better when there are more diverse kinds of nematodes on the bottom of the ocean floor, according to this new study. ... (read more) Author: Jason Witt

10. Tourist Tips: Virgin Islands USA October 11, 2007 From world-renowned celebrities to families all over the world have experienced the Caribbean’s ultimate getaway. Aside from the exotic Puerto Rico and the tropical Jamaica, the teeming natural resources of US Virgin Islands will make you say, “WOW!” US Virgin Islands’ isles St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix are known for their biodiversity where tourists can enjoy its luxurious white-sand resorts, world-class cuisine, rest and recreational activities, historical preservation sites and breathtaking views. ST. THOMAS, where the capital (Charlotte Amalie) is located, is the perfect ... (read more) Author: charlie angeles

11. Big Names in the Panama Real Estate Industry May 22, 2007 Few cities in the world live a moment as important as the growth of Panama’s real estate industry . Distinguished representatives from important disciplines related to the real estate sector find themselves developing projects of international caliber on the Isthmus of Panama. Such is the case for Donald Trump, Philippe Starck and Frank O. Gehry, three protagonists and three different projects united by a single thread: They all share the same backdrop for their masterpieces, Panama City. Frank O. Gehry: Architect of a Dream And it really is “a dream come true” for Panama. Soon, Panama ... (read more) Author: Mona Sutherland

12. Root Causes of Deforestation April 14, 2007 Almost one-third of the earth's land is covered with forest. They play an important role in sustaining life. They house over 60% of the world's biodiversity and provide human beings with many products such as food, medicine, fuel, lumber, paper etc. Aside from the numerous products that can be acquired from the forests, they also play very important ecological roles by stopping erosion, protecting the watershed, controlling stream and river flows, regulating atmospheric conditions, and preventing flooding and landslides. But because of several reasons, this valuable ecosystem is rapidly... (read more) Author: Nathalie Fiset

13. The Effect of Deforestation March 31, 2007 Deforestation is the process of converting forested lands into non-forest sites that are ideal for crop raising, urbanization and industrialization. Because deforestation is a serious concept, there are also serious effects to the surroundings. Effects of deforestation can be classified and grouped into effects to biodiversity, environment and social settings. Because deforestation basically involves killing trees in forests, there are so many effects that can be enumerated as results of the activity. When forests are killed, nature basically requires people to renew the forest. Refo... (read more) Author: Nathalie Fiset

14. Namakwa in South Africa is a Biodiversity Hotspot March 03, 2007 Namakwa, as part of the Succulent Karoo, is a biodiversity hotspot and as such is the only arid hotspot in the world. It contains more than 6 000 plant species, 250 species of birds, 78 species of mammals, 132 species of reptiles and amphibians and an unknown number of insects, making it the world's most diverse, arid environment. More than 40% of these species are found nowhere else on Earth. The world’s largest forests of quiver trees or kokerbome - Aloe dichotoma - lie outside Loeriesfontein, Kenhardt and Onseepkans. Owing its name to the San, who used the trunk, branches and its bark ... (read more) Author: Gerald Crawford

15. Costa Rica: A Magical Heaven February 08, 2007 Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful countries in the world where nature reveals itself in its entire splendor. It is considered as one of the most bio-diversity regions in the world. In fact, it covers only 0.03% of the surface of our planet but this majestic land has approximately 6% of the world’s biodiversity. Living in Costa Rica is like living in a paradise. Living here is like living in a beautiful dream. At this picturesque place, make your mind the bird you love the most and flap yourself high into the sky. Costa Rica is a magical retreat in opulence. It presents a lifestyle t... (read more) Author: Gelfey Sterling

16. Freshwater Ecosystem January 07, 2007 Freshwater ecosystem can be divided into three types by using the level of biodiversity as the principle of classification. Ponds are the first type of freshwater ecosystem. A pond is a small body of water surrounded by land. Biodiversity is minimal in ponds because they last for only a couple of months and are isolated from other water sources like rivers and oceans. The zone near the shores is the littoral zone. This zone contains aquatic plants, several species of algae, snails, insects, crustaceans, fishes, and amphibians. The zone next to the littoral zone is the limnetic zone. The turtle... (read more) Author: pete muic

17. Fun Activities in Yosemite November 09, 2006 Fun Activities in Yosemite Yosemite National Park is one of the most beautiful areas in the United States. It boasts some of the most gorgeous wilderness in the west and stretches across the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Yosemite is known worldwide for its ancient, giant Sequoia groves, amazing waterfalls (Yosemite Falls is the largest in North America), incredible granite cliffs, clear, deep rivers, biodiversity and scalable peaks. It is a World Heritage Site and one of the first national park areas set aside by the US government. With all this beauty, it stands to reason that it would... (read more) Author: sidra rasheed

18. Costa Rica Tourism: Finding Eden October 03, 2006 As close to Eden as you can get, Costa Rica with its pristine natural beauty is an idyllic getaway from a more urban lifestyle. For such a small country, the biodiversity found here is incredibly extraordinary and add to this the amazing plethora of exotic wildlife, and you have one of the most fantastic vacation destinations ever. Home to rich dense rainforests, gorgeous beaches, towering volcanoes, and roaring rivers, this tiny Central American nation has it all. The perfect place for an adventure or for a wonderful retreat, Costa Rica has a myriad of activities that one can enjoy. At ... (read more) Author: Jenelle Gonsalves

19. An Overview of the Great Barrier Reef September 04, 2006 The most famous and stunning reef in the world is the Great Barrier Reef. Here is an overview of the Great Barrier Reef, just a tip of the iceberg of beauty and diversity held in this icon of Australia. An Overview of the Great Barrier Reef The Earth is made up of two thirds water – and that water holds many of the world's mysteries. Hundreds of thousands of species of fish, water plants and other underwater organisms reside in the Earth's oceans; as well as many different rock and other land formations. Some of the most interesting things that can be found in the ocean are coral re... (read more) Author: Richard Monk

20. Top 5 Landscaping Tips To Attract Birds And Provide For Their Well Being August 27, 2006 It's a pleasure to have birds in the landscape, and with careful planning, it is possible for your backyard to be a magnet for these feathered creatures, providing you with many obvious benefits, and with some that may not be so easy to see. By inviting bird populations into your yard, you encourage biodiversity, and you help soil conservation since the landscape plants that birds like, such as trees, shrubs and some flowers, actually help retain soil. Here's how to attract birds: -- Birdhouses: found at nurseries, home improvement and discount stores and flea markets, this is probably... (read more) Author: Michelle O'Connor

21. Farmland near Slough - Farmlands in Outshining Natural Beauty July 31, 2006 Around 70% of the UK land area is farmland and much of our wildlife is found here. Farmland biodiversity in the UK has been in catastrophic decline for the last thirty years. For example, since 1970, skylark populations have fallen by 54%, grey partridges by 86%, corn buntings by 89% and tree sparrows by 94%. Similar fates have been met by mammals, such as the brown hare, as well as insects and farmland plants, many of which are now endangered species. There is overwhelming evidence that these declines are related to the reduction of food and habitats available within agricultural areas, ... (read more) Author: Peter Lo

22. Holidays in Kerala July 08, 2006 Kerala or the moniker “God’s own country” as it has come to be known by, lies on the south west tip of the Indian peninsula. Kerala is one of four states that comprise the Linguistic-cultural region known as South India. Kerala's culture is mainly Dravidian in origin, but has been enriched with over a thousand years of interaction with overseas Cultures. Kerala spans approximately 39,000 sq. km of rich biodiversity, endless beaches, abundant wildlife and fertile land. Kerala is sandwiched between the Arabian Sea to the west and the Western ghats to the east (which have been identified ... (read more) Author: Vishal S

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