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Planet Overview - Earth

Even though 70 per cent of our planet is covered in water, we can only use one percent of it. Earth is also the only planet that humans can live on because we have the most oxygen and water.

Wild Things :: Invasion of the Bot Fly

There's a reason the fly swatter was invented. The bot fly species invade living tissues or organs of animals and humans. They tunnel into the flesh and have to be surgically removed.

Biomes of the World - Desert (pg. 2 )

Biomes represent different geographical areas of the world with distinct and extreme weather patterns and climates. - Page 2

Gators in New York's Sewer

If you're a local or a visitor to New York, don't be surprised if you see a gator trying to come up through a manhole. They are also trying to make it out of the city's sewer through toilets.

Planet Overview - Mercury

Mercury has tall hills and high cliffs - perfect for rock climbing. Unfortunately, even with a ton of sunblock, you'd fry up there.

Our Sun

Did you know it takes light only 8 minutes to travel from the Sun to the Earth - but 176 years to drive the same distance?

Wild Things :: Beware of Fire Ants

Don’t let size fool you. Fire ants are not creatures to mess with. They will attack anything including pets, cows and even humans. And these guys are on the move across the United States.

Basics of Our Solar System

Our little corner of the universe is full of planets, moons, and a sun. How much do you know about our galactic neighborhood?

Weather - Clear Creek Fire

Bush Fire

Bush fires have caused major damage around the world, but nowhere more than southern California. Every year the headlines read about thousands of houses lost. Find out about these dangerous fires here