Tag Archives: Biodiversity

Quote of the Day | On Nature

Posted on September 9, 2011 by endangerededen

What I see in nature is a magnificent structure that we can comprehend only very imperfectly, and that must fill a thinking person with a feeling of humility. ~ Albert Einstein

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Fact, Figs, Stats… and Reality

Posted on September 18, 2010 by endangerededen

By Dian Hasan | September 18, 2010 A typical 10 square kilometer rainforest patch has 1500 flowering plant species, 750 tree species, 125 mammal species, 400 bird species, 100 reptile species, 60 amphibian species & 150 different butterfly species. ~ … Continue reading →

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What if we gave Orang Utans a Kit-Kat break, instead of us?

Posted on April 21, 2010 by endangerededen

By Dian Hasan | April 21, 2009 Borrowing the a tagline made famous by Kit -Kat Chocolate Bar – “Give me a break”, Greenpeace used it in a public campaign to raise awareness of the plight of the Orang Utans, … Continue reading →

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Less palm-oil based soaps can save rainforests

Posted on April 21, 2010 by endangerededen

By Dian Hasan | April 21, 2009 We all know the value of sustaining an environmental balance. Educating ourselves and others better on the dangers of how we – the planet’s most able, intelligent, resourceful species (or should I say, … Continue reading →

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Belize Eco-Tourism: Experiencing Belize’s Ecology

Posted on September 11, 2009 by endangerededen

Belize is perfect for eco-tourism because of its spectacular teeming jungles, lush rainforests, dry pine savannas, tangled mangrove swamps, and dynamic coral reefs. It is truly one of the best examples in the New World Tropics of a species rich, … Continue reading →

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Land Use and Density Affect Fires in Indonesia

Posted on September 1, 2009 by endangerededen

The name “Indonesia” doesn’t mean “land of fire” — it just seems that way. Biomass burning related to land-clearing for agriculture goes on practically all year, particularly in summer and fall. Fires tend to burn continuously for months because of … Continue reading →

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Indonesia’s Forest Fire Hazard

Posted on September 1, 2009 by endangerededen

Indonesia has been plagued by horrific fires for over 15 years. At some intervals, fires caused such a reduction in air quality that residents living near burn areas were taking in the equivalent of 80 packs of cigarettes a day … Continue reading →

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The surrealistic colors of Bolivia’s Laguna Colorado

Posted on August 19, 2009 by endangerededen

Laguna Colorada in Bolivia, is a shallow salt lake in the southwest region of Bolivia, located at 4,300 m above sea level and covers over 60 sq. km. The fiery red shades are caused by planktons that thrive in the … Continue reading →

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Africa’s Okavango Delta ~ an ecological haven

Posted on August 19, 2009 by endangerededen

The Okavango Delta is the largest inland delta on Earth. Instead of flowing into the sea, the annual flood of fresh water flows inland, spreading over 15,000km of the Kalahari sand in a maze of lagoons and channels. The River … Continue reading →

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Nature captured at its most stunning ~ The Wild Image Project

Posted on August 17, 2009 by endangerededen

In a world of high speed technology, it’s easy to lose our connection with nature. But as humans, we’re dependent on the natural world. It’s where we draw our inspiration and many times, our sanity. Travel is often an excellent … Continue reading →

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