By: Carol M. Weaver | 2010-03-30 | Destinations An eco-vacation doesn't have to mean hiking through a jungle rainforest halfway around the world. You may be surprised to find that coastal Alabama - that's right, Alabama - is a region rich with ecological treasures, and a community that puts a premium on environmental responsibility. read more
By: Angeline Hope | 2010-09-30 | Home & Family A sea turtle stuffed animal is a delightful alternative to the teddy bear. Made of soft, huggable plush, a sea turtle stuffed animal will provide a young child with hours of fun. And, for soft toy collectors, it makes a terrific addition to what you already have. read more
By: Rosy Smith | 2011-07-06 | Science There is difference between leatherback and green sea turtle in terms of their size, weight, diet, habitat, weight, nesting and range. read more
By: Eric Giguere | 2012-01-06 | News and society The leatherback turtle, Sumatran orangutan, mountain gorilla, vaquita and etc are among ten endangered species to be on the look-out for in 2012. The list is compiled by World Wildlife Fund. read more
By: Carol M. Weaver | 2010-03-31 | Destinations Reminding visitors of the Alabama Gulf Coast as it once existed, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is a quiet sanctuary for the migratory birds, Alabama beach mice, nesting sea turtles, raccoons, opossums, red fox, bobcats, amphibians, and reptiles it protects. read more
By: Will Brewister | 2010-07-20 | Travel & Leisure Travel & Tourism Finding Budget Accommodations at the Grand Cayman Travelers flock to the Grand Cayman not only for their white sand beaches but also for the various financial services they offer such as banking or mutual funds. There are several accommodation choices on the island that caters to all types of budget. Those seeking budget rates can go for simple cottages, villas or apartments like the Turtle Nest Inn with 8 apartments at $80 to $120 per night where you can prepare your own meal just like home. There are also bed and breakfasts available such as the Shangri-La Bed and Breakfast, Annie... read more
By: gaga | 2011-01-01 | Business Geography and Geology This section does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (June 2008) The modern Danube Delta began forming after 4,000 B.C. in a gulf of the Black Sea, when the sea rose to its present level. A sandy barrier blocked the Danube gulf where the river initially built its delta. Upon filling the gulf with sediments read more
By: dpdp | 2010-10-09 | Non Profit Organizations Name The term Mediterranean derives from the Latin word mediterraneus, meaning "in the middle of earth" (medius, "middle" + terra, "land, earth") read more
By: frbiz2@163.com | 2011-03-29 | Non Profit Organizations Geography Chumphon is located on the Isthmus of Kra, the narrow landbridge connecting the Malay Peninsula with the mainland of Thailand read more
By: hotxueboy | 2010-09-29 | Organizational Bycatch is increasing A Dall's Porpoise caught in a fishing net Most of the world cetacean bycatch occurs in gillnet fisheries. The mean annual bycatch in the U.S. alone from 19901999 was 6 read more
By: Paige Taylor | 2010-09-21 | Cruises Serengeti National Park is considered as the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world. Its natural beauty and scientific value is highly appreciated with more than two million wildebeest, half a million Thomson's gazelle and a quarter of a million zebra. The name 'Serengeti' comes from the Maasai language and literally means an 'extended place'. The National Park, with an area of 12,950 square k read more
By: Jo da Silva | 2010-12-23 | Travel & Leisure Celebrating its centennial year in 2011, the City Pier is very special to Anna Maria Island, and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the area. Enjoy food at the City Pier restaurant, stroll along and watch fishermen with their catches, or keep on the lookout for manatees and dolphins. A very simple pastime, but very beautiful! read more