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Should Nature Have the Right to Sue in Court?
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How can the legal system protect the environment? Learn more about a suit calling for legal standing for Mother Nature in this HowStuffWorks article.
Mary River Turtle Is Last of Ancient Lineage
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The Mary River turtle is one strange looking fellow. Get to know him and how he's connected to the dinosaurs at HowStuffWorks.
Yangtze Finless Porpoise: The World's Only Freshwater Porpoise
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The Yangtze River, known as the longest river in Asia, is not only a vital waterway but also a critical habitat for various species. One such species is the Yangtze finless porpoise, the world's one and only species of freshwater porpoise.
Can You Tell Us if These Places Are East or West of the Mississippi From Memory Alone?
"Ol' Man River / He's rolling along," but are you? You must know something about these cities in relation to "The Big Muddy," otherwise known as the Mississippi River. Can you pinpoint their location? Go west (and east), young man (or lady)!
Emergence of Hunger Stones Signals Worst European Drought in 500 Years
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Hunger stones in European rivers mark droughts that lead to famines. What does their reappearance now mean for the health of the European economy?
Does the Bunyip Really Haunt the Australian Wetlands?
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The bunyip is a cryptid from Australian mythology that lives in wetlands, billabongs and rivers Down Under. But is the bunyip real or just another legend?
Fallingwater Is Considered Frank Lloyd Wright's Masterpiece. Here's Why
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Set over Bear Run, a tributary of the Youghiogheny River in the mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania, Fallingwater is perhaps the architect's best-known work.
What Is a Glacier? Everything to Know About These Ice Masses
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Glaciers are rivers of ice and are the largest moving objects on Earth. Learn about glaciers and find out how much freshwater are frozen in glaciers.
Pablo Escobar's Escaped Hippos Now Roam Wild in Colombia Rivers
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Hippos once owned by Pablo Escobar now haunt Colombian rivers after escaping from captivity. Learn more from HowStuffWorks.
River-bottom Bones: The Strange World of Underwater Fossil Hunting
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Winding through the South Carolina low country, the Cooper River is a reed-lined haven for sportfish and shorebirds. The waterway originates in Berkeley County's Lake Moultrie. From there, it proceeds all the way down to Charleston, where it merges with the Ashley and the Wando to form that city's world-famous harbor. (Ever hear of Fort Sumter?)