Estrogen is a hormone which is vital to overall human health, and especially important for the reproductive development of women. The amount of estrogen present must remain balanced to sustain a healthy body. Women are especially receptive to its health benefits, those of reproductive age require a much higher concentration of it than men. Phytoestrogens … Read more
Mangroves are a group of trees and shrubs that live in the coastal intertidal zone. Mangrove forest in Loxahatchee, Florida. There are about 80 different species of mangrove trees. All of these trees grow in areas with low-oxygen soil, where slow-moving waters allow fine sediments to accumulate. Mangroves are one of the most important habitats … Read more
For many species the possession of territory is the ultimate goal. With good territory comes plentiful food, access to shelter, attraction to mates and safety to raise offspring – all tremendous strategic advantages in the wild. For a territorial species, their territory is their kingdom. Those that want it will stop at nothing to get … Read more
Victoria Falls is an increasingly popular tourist destination. The falls provide a remarkable view and experience. There are so many unique aspects to the region. A holiday near Victoria Falls delivers a magical experience and it is a perfect destination for people looking for an active holiday. The Falls and their name Mosi-oa-Tunya translate to … Read more
With the arrival of the Green Party at the top of Oslo, one could only assume that the Party will try to do something with the pollution and environment in the city. And not long after, the Party has proposed a plan to make Oslo the first European city with permanent ban for cars in … Read more
If you ever get a chance to visit the Giant Crystal Cave in Mexico, you should do it. And try to get a crystal from it. The cave is the largest natural crystal source in the world. The caves are located underground, nearly 1,000ft under the surface in Mexico. They are extremely hot, one factor … Read more
The volcanic island of Surtsey appeared from the ocean in 1967. Quickly after, it was declared off limits for anyone but few selected scientists. Rather than letting tourists invade the virgin isle, scientists wanted to keep it free from human interference so they could monitor the colonization process of a new land. The rocky island … Read more
Silverback gorillas live high in the mountains in protected parks in Africa. Sometimes they are referred to as mountain gorillas. Adult males are called Silverbacks because of the silver saddle of hair on their backs. For decades, these gorillas have been subject to uncontrolled hunting, disease, habitat loss, and the ravages of human conflict. As … Read more
We know animals have their own language they use to communicate. We study their language for years, trying to get just a glimpse of it, in a way to understand their communication and be able to bond with them. Animal trainers, for example, have mastered the art of whistles to produce sounds similar to the … Read more
If you thought weapons of mass destruction are the most devastating force, you are wrong. It is all about the weather. Just think about what a natural disaster can look like. We’ve seen quite a lot of disasters in the last several years. From massive earthquakes, tornados, tsunamis, and all other sorts of weather malfunction. … Read more