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Panthera tigris other wise known as tigers, the largest of the cat family, have distinctive markings of yellow and black stripes. The six surviving subspecies found today are: Bengal tiger, Siberian tiger, Sumatran tiger, Malayan tiger, Indochinese tiger and the…Read More

Like most New Yorkers who live in the city, I was riding the subway one day when an ad caught my interest. It was for the New York Museum of Natural History, which I’ve not been to in a very…Read More

Energy is not something we really think about. It’s there, it’s all around us and we take it for granted. Just step into your kitchen – see that coffee pot that you turn on every morning? Energy. See the fridge…Read More

There are many rivers across the globe. Our rivers are essential to our survival but have become polluted by industry and civilization in general. Specifically the Ganges, The Yangtze and the Indus are the most polluted. Its important to note…Read More

Between Halloween, Thanksgiving, and fall in general there are pumpkins everywhere, so take advantage of this wonderful and versatile plant! We all know that pumpkins are great for decoration, but they also make for great beauty products, gardening supplies, and…Read More

All over the world there are eco-systems that are homes to a wide number of animal and flora species but none are as vast and as versatile as the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest. Although the Amazon is situated mainly in Brazil,…Read More

In lieu of National Water Monitoring Day last week, it’s time to learn how you, your friends, and your family can easily find ways to conserve more water in your household! 1. Don’t leave water running! It’s not going anywhere.…Read More

This article was originally published on July 31, 2014 and was updated on August 10, 2020. Hello everyone and welcome to Composting 101. So, you want to know how to start composting in your home and garden? Let’s jump right…Read More

Sure, it might be exhilarating to treasure hunt discounted Coach bags at the outlet mall – or snag a coveted patterned frock from the latest fast-fashion collab at Target. But here’s something even more satisfying: Stocking your wardrobe with a…Read More

Organic, pesticide free, GMO free and parabens. These are some common terms heard, or seen on a day-to-day basis, but what about the term “biodynamic organic farming”? It sounds pretty scary, doesn’t it? It’s not; it’s actually a pretty awesome…Read More