
Alina Bradford
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Crocodiles: Facts and photos of some of the toothiest reptilesCrocodiles are large reptiles that belong to the order Crocodilia, which includes alligators, caimans and gharials.
By Alina Bradford Last updated
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Lions: Facts, behavior and newsReference Throughout history, lions have been celebrated for their strength and beauty, and are the inspiration for many myths and stories worldwide.
By Alina Bradford Published
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Acid rain: Causes, effects and solutionsreference Acid rain is any form of precipitation that contains acidic components, such as sulfuric or nitric acid. It affects nearly everything: plants, soil, trees, buildings and even statues.
By Alina Bradford Published
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Summer: The warmest seasonReference Everything you ever wanted to know about summer, the hottest season of the year.
By Nola Taylor Redd Published
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Hamsters: Diet, habits & typesReference Hamsters are small rodents that are commonly kept as house pets.
By Alina Bradford Published
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Moles: Habitat, habits and conservationReference Fascinating facts about moles, including their diets, habits and habit and conservation status.
By Alina Bradford Published
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What are Tonsil Stones? Causes, symptoms and treatmentsReference Tonsil stones are accumulations of bacteria and debris in the crypts of some people's tonsils. This problem is not dangerous and is usually easily treatable.
By Alina Bradford Published
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Cheetahs: Earth's fastest land animalsCheetahs are unique members of the big cat family, with bodies built for acceleration and short bursts of incredible speed.
By Tiffany Means Published
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Rabbits: Habits, diet & other factsReference There are about 30 species of rabbits around the world. While their features and locations vary, they share many things in common.
By Alina Bradford Published
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Facts about hipposLearn about where hippos live, what they eat and how big they get.
By Alina Bradford Published
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Platypus factsLearn about the egg-laying, venomous, duck-billed platypus.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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The four seasons of the year: spring, summer, autumn (fall) and winterReference Seasons are periods of the year with distinct weather conditions and day lengths. Earth's four seasons are spring, summer, autumn (fall) and winter.
By Nola Taylor Redd Published
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Empirical evidence: A definitionReference Empirical evidence is information that is acquired by observation or experimentation and is used to prove or disprove a hypothesis.
By Alina Bradford Published
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Facts about donkeysReference Donkeys, also called burros and asses, are found throughout the world. They look a lot like their cousins, but have long, floppy ears and tend to be stockier than horses or zebras.
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What is a scientific theory?Reference A scientific theory is based on careful examination of facts. It is much different from the non-scientific use of the word.
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Mexican culture: Customs and traditionsReference Mexican culture varies widely throughout the country, but traditions are highly valued as is its long and storied history.
By Kim Ann Zimmermann Published
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What is a scientific hypothesis?A scientific hypothesis is a tentative, testable explanation for a phenomenon in the natural world.
By Alina Bradford Published
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Science and the scientific method: Definitions and examplesScience is a systematic and logical approach to discovering how things in the universe work.
By Alina Bradford Published
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What is a law in science?A scientific law is the description of an observed phenomenon. It doesn't explain why the phenomenon exists or what causes it.
By Alina Bradford Published
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Reindeer and Caribou: Facts about majestic deerReindeer and caribou are members of the deer family, and while they don't fly, they do have Rudolph's nose.
By Jeanna Bryner Published
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What does transgender mean?Reference The term transgender describes people whose gender identity differs from the sex to which they were assigned at birth.
By Alina Bradford Published
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): Sources, benefits and dosagereference Riboflavin is a B-complex vitamin that helps the body break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats to produce energy.
By Alina Bradford Published
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Corpse Flower: Facts about the smelly plantReference The corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) also known as titan arum smells of rotting flesh and death when it blooms approximately every seven to nine years.
By Alina Bradford Published
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Mustangs: Facts about America's 'wild' horsesMustang horses roam freely across the western United States and are a symbol of pioneering spirit, but they aren't quite wild.
By Alina Bradford Published
