The reindeer (Rangifer tarandus), also known as the caribou in North America, is a deer from the Arctic and Subarctic, including both resident and migratory populations. While overall widespread and numerous,[1] some of its subspecies are rare and one (or two, depending on taxonomy) has already gone extinct.[2][3] Reindeer vary considerably in color and size,[4] [...]
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December 20, 2010 at 2:04 pm
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Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking have been confirmed in studies.[1] The word hiking is understood in all English-speaking countries, but there are differences [...]
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December 14, 2010 at 8:02 am
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The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is a bear native largely within the Arctic circle encompassing the Arctic Ocean, its surrounding seas and surrounding land masses. It is the world’s largest land carnivore and also the largest bear, together with the omnivorous Kodiak bear, which is approximately the same size.[3] An adult male weighs around 350–680 [...]
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December 12, 2010 at 7:00 am
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Ilex aquifolium (Holly, or European Holly to distinguish it from related species, may also be called Christmas Holly or Mexican Holly) is a species of holly native to western and southern Europe, northwest Africa and southwest Asia.[1][2][3][4] It is an evergreen tree growing to 10-25 m tall and 40-80 cm (rarely 1 m or more) trunk [...]
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December 10, 2010 at 10:50 am
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The European Robin (Erithacus rubecula), most commonly known in Anglophone Europe simply as the Robin, is a small insectivorous passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family (Turdidae), but is now considered to be an Old World flycatcher (Muscicapidae). Around 12.5–14.0 cm (5.0–5.5 in) in length, the male and female are similar [...]
A forest (also called a wood, woodland, wold, weald or holt) is an area with a high density of trees. There are many definitions of a forest, based on the various criteria.[1] These plant communities cover approximately 9.4% of the Earth’s surface (or 30% of total land area), though they once covered much more (about [...]
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December 9, 2010 at 8:02 am
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