Search Results | the nature conservancy
Your search for "the nature conservancy" returned 813 results
How American Exceptionalism Works
people.howstuffworks.com/american-exceptionalism.htm
'American Exceptionalism' is a term that's been used both positively and negatively. Find out the meanings of American Exceptionalism at HowStuffWorks.
The Hippopotamus Is Social in Water, Solitary on Land
animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/hippopotamus.htm
Did you know the word "hippopotamus" comes from the ancient Greek for "river horse"? But don't let that fool you; this big, lumbering mammal is anything but a horse. In fact, it's one of the most powerful animals living in Sub-Saharan Africa today.
Horseshoe Crabs Endangered by Biomedical Bloodletting
science.howstuffworks.com/life/biology-fields/horseshoe-crabs-endangered-biomedical-bloodletting.htm
Horseshoe crabs are a valuable commodity to the biomedical industry, which is not helping their chances of survival. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
10 Creeping Vines that Provide Privacy
home.howstuffworks.com/10-creeping-vines-that-provide-privacy.htm
While trees and shrubs can certainly create a living barrier within your yard, creatively placed vines can give you that feeling of privacy, your own personal retreat.
Liger vs. Tigon: Same Kinds of Parents, Very Different Qualities
animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/liger-vs-tigon.htm
When it comes to hybrid big cats, the battle of liger vs. tigon roars louder than a lion's call across the savanna. Both are hybrid offspring of lions and tigers, two of the most powerful big cats on Earth.
April 4 Birthday Astrology
entertainment.howstuffworks.com/horoscopes-astrology/april-4-birthday-astrology.htm
An Aries born April 4 is symbolized by the Ram and is worldly and spiritual in equal measure. Learn about April 4 birthday astrology.
World's Largest Wolves by Weight: The Mighty and the At-Risk
animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/largest-wolves.htm
The world's largest wolves weigh up to 175 pounds (79.4 kilograms) and measure up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) in length.
Why do rhinos charge anything unfamiliar?
animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/rhinos-charge.htm
Rhinos charge potential threats, including inanimate objects every once in a while. Learn why rhinos charge and what their biggest threat is.
6 Things We Still Thank Teddy Roosevelt for Today
history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/teddy-roosevelt.htm
Teddy Roosevelt changed the American landscape, establishing the U.S. Forest Service and protecting the magnificent green spaces we cherish today.
It Takes 9,000 Steps to Reach China's Fanjingshan Temple
people.howstuffworks.com/fanjingshan.htm
Located on Mount Fanjing in China, the Temple of the Buddha and Maitreya Temple sit impossibly atop a spindly rock formation, more than 7,600 feet (2,336 meters) above sea level.