Montana is a vast state along the northeast border of the US with Canada. Not heavily populated, there is plenty of diversity in animals and wildlife. Did you know there… Read More
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I'm a Wildlife Conservation Author and Journalist, raising awareness about conservation by teaching others about the amazing animals we share the planet with. I graduated from the University of Minnesota-Morris with a degree in Elementary Education and I am a former teacher. When I am not writing I love going to my kids' soccer games, watching movies, taking on DIY projects and running with our giant Labradoodle "Tango".
The Philippines is a series of islands in Southeast Asia. The islands are off the southeast coast of China, north of Indonesia. There are more than 7,600 islands that make… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 day ago
With 85% of the state covered in forests, New Hampshire is the second most forested state next to Maine. I can think of a few animals I would not want… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 day ago
Michigan is known for its Great Lakes: Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, Lake Huron, and Lake Erie (with Lake Ontario being the fifth Great Lake but not bordering Michigan). With all… Read More
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Whale sharks are the largest fish in the sea, belonging to the shark species, whale sharks can grow to be almost 40 feet long. Their massive mouths are 5-feet wide,… Read More
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Germany is a country in Europe with varied ecosystems. The northern border is along the coast of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, the southern border has the mountainous… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 4 days ago
Australia has some of the most iconic animals like the kangaroo and koala bear. You may think all of Australia is the “outback” referring to the landscape, and much of… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 5 days ago
Dominican Republic is an island country located in the Caribbean Sea. It occupies two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola with Haiti occupying the other third. The country is one of… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 5 days ago
Guatemala is a Central American country with a coast on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The landscape is a mix of volcanic mountains, humid rainforests and coastal… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 7 days ago
When you think of New York you may think of the hustle and bustle of downtown New York City. But if you want to get away from the bright lights… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 week ago
Vietnam is a country in southeast Asia along the South China Sea. To the west is Cambodia and Laos and to the north is China. The country has a variety… Read More
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Slugs are like snails but they lack the protective shell that most snails have. They're gastropods that produce a slippery slime that they excrete to slide on to get around.… Read More
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Israel is a Middle Eastern country located between Egypt and Jordan. The Mediterranean Sea is to the west and the southern tip of Israel is on the Red Sea. You… Read More
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Russia spreads across northern Asia and Europe with an area of 6.6 million square miles. The northernmost ban of Russia is tundra, accounting for about 10% of its land mass.… Read More
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Colombia is a country in northwest South America with coastlines on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The flora and fauna of the country are some of the… Read More
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Iceland is an island country located between Greenland and Norway. It is surrounded by the northern Atlantic Ocean and Norwegian Sea. Dozens of fjords can be found off the coastline.… Read More
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Bolivia borders Peru, Brazil, Paraguay and Chile in western South America. The Andes Mountains run through western Bolivia, with the high plains (Altiplano) covering the western border. Lake Titicaca, the… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 week ago
Nicaragua is a country in Central America located about halfway between Mexico and South America. Just to the north is Guatemala and to the south is Costa Rica. Nicaragua has… Read More
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Greece has some of the richest history and national pride. Ancient Greek civilizations paved the way for the country of Greece today. Greece sits between Italy to the west separated… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 2 weeks ago
The Bahamas is an island country in the Caribbean Sea. It is sometimes referred to as the Islands of the Bahamas due to the number of islands that make up… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 2 weeks ago
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in northern Europe. The country is mostly surrounded by water with the exception of the southern border that connects to Germany. The North Sea is… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 2 weeks ago
El Salvador is a Central American country with a coastline on the Pacific Ocean. Honduras is along the northeast border and Guatemala is the north. The rainforests in El Salvador… Read More
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Pakistan is a country in southern Asia with a coastline along the Arabian Sea. Northeast Pakistan is mountainous including the second tallest mountain in the world, K2. There are also… Read More
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Belize is a beautiful country on the eastern coast of Central America. As a country with both a coast along the ocean and a tropical jungle you can imagine there… Read More
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Japan has a rich history of using animals in its folk tales and legends. There are several animals and birds that the nation holds dear. Popular animals in Japan include… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 2 weeks ago
Peru has the second most bird species, second to Columbia, with 1,861 different species. Columbia has 1,884, and third place Brazil has 1,817. Many of these diverse birds are located… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 2 weeks ago
Switzerland is known for the Swiss Alps and the peaceful temperament of the country. There are many symbols that represent the country but when it comes to picking a national… Read More
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Jamaica is a small island in the Caribbean Sea with lush rainforests and white sandy beaches. You might think Jamaica would choose one of the large colorful parrots to represent… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 2 weeks ago
France has a rich history with iconic landmarks and familiar national symbols. Located in the heart of Europe, France has varied landscapes with flowing rivers, the French Alps and the… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 2 weeks ago
India is a country with a rich history and respected culture. The landscape is varied from the Himalayan Mountains to the miles of coastline on the Indian Ocean. Dense jungles… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 2 weeks ago
Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States that is located southeast of Florida. The Dominican Republic and Haiti are just to the west and the British Virgin Islands… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 3 weeks ago
Bangladesh, just east of India, is a country with diverse habitats accommodating hundreds of species of birds. So how does a nation choose a national bird with so many amazing… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 3 weeks ago
Much of Ukraine is Eastern European plains with stretches of grassland and forests. Along the southwest edge of the country, you will find the billowing Carpathian Mountains. While Ukraine is… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 3 weeks ago
Brazil is famous for the Amazon rainforest, with 60% of the rainforest in its borders. The rainforest is immensely diverse providing habitats for thousands of species. You may think that… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 4 weeks ago
As one of the five largest countries in the world, China hosts a variety of ecosystems. From north to south, the country is about 3,400 miles so you can imagine… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 4 weeks ago
Mexico has a wide variety of habitats including hot deserts, marshland, miles of coastline and tropical rainforests. You can imagine there are hundreds of different bird species in a country… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 4 weeks ago
When you think of Kenya you may think of big cats like lions and leopards and the wild hippos, zebras and giraffe, but there are also hundreds of unique bird… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 4 weeks ago
Cuba is just south of Florida, a little over a hundred miles off the coast of Key West. Cuba is an island nation with a wide variety of ecoregions. There… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 month ago
New Zealand is a small country off the southeast coast of Australia. It is sometimes referred to as the “Seabird Capital of the World” due to the diversity of seabirds… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 month ago
Ireland is known as the “Emerald Isle” due to the lush green landscape covering most of the country. This is the perfect habitat for hundreds of bird species. Birdwatchers flock… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 month ago
Costa Rica has some of the most diverse bird species in the world. The rainforests are teeming with colorful big-billed toucans, rainbow colored scarlet macaws and emerald green resplendent quetzals.… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 month ago
Spain has a landscape that includes majestic mountain ranges, coastal marshland and fertile farmland. This variety of landscapes provides habitats for a wide range of species. Located on the Iberian… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 month ago
Turkey has several bird sanctuaries, which provide key habitats for migrating birds. Some of these are very rare birds, like the white-headed duck. There are also resident birds that live… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 month ago
The country of Nepal lies between the northeast edge of India and southwestern Tibet (an autonomous region of China). The northeastern border of Nepal is along the Himalayan Mountains, which… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 month ago
Panama has around 1,000 different species of birds, from the tiny sapphire-throated hummingbird to the large colorful tropical birds like keeled-billed toucans and the blue-and-yellow macaw. With a mix of… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 1 month ago
Italy has a wide variety of bird species, from the beautiful blue feathered European roller to the majestic Bonelli’s eagle. The nation also has common birds like pigeons, wood ducks,… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 2 months ago
The country of Chile has such diverse habitats, from northern Chile where there are dry deserts that are warm all year around to the southern coast where winter temps can… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 2 months ago
North Dakota has some surprisingly large lakes including some of the largest man-made reservoirs in the country. Lake Sakakawea is a 360,000 acre lake in North Dakota that was built… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 2 months ago
Wyoming is home to Yellowstone National Park, which includes the picturesque Yellowstone Lake. Thousands of other lakes (around 4,000) are scattered across the state. The Flaming Gorge Reservoir is on… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 2 months ago
Honduras has some of the most diverse rainforests in Central America with wildlife ranging from jaguars and pumas to monkeys and wild pigs. There is a wide range of bird… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 2 months ago
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