Tag Archives: Global Warming

Sundarbans National Park – Bangladesh

Sundarbans National Park faces two serious risks. Rising sea levels due to global warming could floor the park and threaten the tigers, wild birds, and other native species. And the River Ganges, which feeds the delta where the park is … Continue reading

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Natural Wonders

There really is no limit to the number of natural wonders on our planet Earth; there are infinite numbers of natural wonders all around us. Whether it is the trees that grow in our woods, fields and parks, the plants … Continue reading

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Polar Bear – Ursus maritimus

One of the largest carnivores, the Polar Bear is an excellent swimmer and diver which has adapted to its aquatic life in various ways – hollow, air-filled guard hairs aid buoyancy, while its nostrils close underwater, allowing it to hold … Continue reading

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