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The four largest remaining jungles of the world-the Amazon River Basin, Borneo, Papua New Guinea and Central Africa-contain a vast assortment of unique plants and fascinating insects, and more species are still being discovered. Species are also disappearing quickly as habitats dwindle due to human activity. Learn about carnivorous plants that trap and eat insects and small mammals, and deadly poisonous plants that have been used by humans for hunting...
4) Wildflowers
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Everyday dandelions or showy orchids wildflowers come in an amazing variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. The flowers all of us enjoy in our gardens and from florists roses, irises, and orchids were all developed from wild species. In their natural states, wildflowers add color and beauty to even the harshest of landscapes. Always a joy to look at, wildflowers also display some incredible adaptations to extreme environments. From snow-crested mountaintops...
10) Nuclear energy
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Natural resources are disappearing fast in order to power our high-tech world. Will nuclear energy be one of the main answers to the environmental crisis at hand? Examine the science behind nuclear energy, as well as the issues that challenge more widespread use.