Search Results | national parks
Your search for "national parks" returned 1,298 results
The Land Down Under: The Australian Geography Quiz
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/australian-geography-quiz
You may already know that the Australian continent includes the Australian mainland and nearby islands, but how well-versed are you in some of the finer details of its geography? Test your knowledge of the "land down under" with this Australian geography quiz.
7 of the Largest Crocodiles Ever Measured
animals.howstuffworks.com/reptiles/largest-crocodiles-ever.htm
One of the largest crocodiles ever was so big that one website called the species "bus-sized."
Sunda Tiger: A Critically Endangered Subspecies in Sumatra
animals.howstuffworks.com/endangered-species/sunda-tiger.htm
The Sunda tiger, also known as the Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae), is a striking species that can be found on Sumatra, an island in Indonesia. This tiger subspecies is the smallest among all living tiger species and is uniquely adapted to its tropical rainforest habitat.
Nile Crocodile: Giant, Vicious and Surprisingly Social
animals.howstuffworks.com/reptiles/nile-crocodile.htm
Found across Africa, these aquatic giants are known for their incredible hunting abilities, remarkable parenting instincts. To be honest, their ability to make us glad we're not in their neighborhood!
Dik-dik: The Tiny Antelope With the Embarrassing Name
animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/dik-dik.htm
The name dik-dik comes from the repetitive 'dik' sound the tiny female dik-dik makes when she feels threatened.
What Is the Most Dangerous Animal in the World?
animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/worlds-most-dangerous-animal.htm
It's hard to say what is the most dangerous animal in the world; you're not comparing apples to apples. But when it comes dangerous, these four top the list.
5 of the World's Most Grueling Ultramarathons
entertainment.howstuffworks.com/ultramarathons.htm
Running through extreme heat, elevation, snow or rough terrain in an ultramarathon is a challenge designed to defeat all but the most determined.
How Whaling Works
science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/conservation/issues/whaling.htm
Whaling has been practiced for several centuries. Learn about whaling, and find out what is being done to stop whaling.
Man-made Islands Are More Common Than You Think
science.howstuffworks.com/engineering/structural/man-made-islands.htm
Man has been building islands all over the world for centuries using extraordinary feats of engineering. But at what cost to the environment?
What Happens to Drivers When Toll Roads Stop Taking Cash?
money.howstuffworks.com/electronic-toll-roads-stop-taking-cash.htm
How do toll roads and electronic passes work? Learn more about toll roads in this HowStuffWorks Now article.