What are the effects of global warming? - National Geographic
WEBFeb 14, 2024 · One of the most concerning impacts of global warming is the effect warmer temperatures will have on Earth's polar regions and mountain glaciers. The Arctic is warming four times faster than the ...
African lion, facts and photos - National Geographic
WEBAfrican lion. African lions are revered the world over, but their population has shrunk in half over the past 25 years. Conflict with humans is one of the greatest threats they face. Photograph by ...
Penguins, facts and photos - National Geographic
WEBSize: 16-45 inches. Weight: 2-88 pounds. Penguins are flightless seabirds that live almost exclusively below the equator. Some island-dwellers can be found in warmer climates, but most—including ...
Extinct species, facts and information - National Geographic
WEBFeb 5, 2019 · Most of the Earth’s species went extinct roughly 266 million to 252 million years ago in the Permian extinction. Those losses, however, also paved the way for dinosaurs to evolve into existence ...
25 of the World's Most Iconic Mountains - National Geographic
WEBJul 27, 2018 · 25 of the World's Most Iconic Mountains. Explore awe-inspiring peaks from the Himalaya to the Rocky Mountains. Mountains come in all shapes, sizes, heights, and types. Some of these geological ...
Greenhouse gases, facts and information - National Geographic
WEBMay 13, 2019 · Greenhouse gases have far-ranging environmental and health effects. They cause climate change by trapping heat, and they also contribute to respiratory disease from smog and air pollution. Extreme ...
Cold War facts and information - National Geographic
WEBMar 23, 2022 · The 45-year standoff between the West and the U.S.S.R. ended when the Soviet Union dissolved. Some say another could be starting as tensions with Russia rise. Although the U.S. and Soviet Union ...
Whale facts and information - National Geographic
WEBWhales. Whales are the largest animals on Earth and they live in every ocean. The massive mammals range from the 600-pound dwarf sperm whale to the colossal blue whale, which can weigh more than ...
World War I facts and information - National Geographic
WEBApr 11, 2019 · Aided by the United States, the Allies finally broke through with the Hundred Days Offensive, leading to the military defeat of Germany. The war officially ended at 11:11 a.m. on November 11, 1918 ...
Oceans—facts and information - National Geographic
WEBMar 21, 2019 · The oceans hold about 321 million cubic miles (1.34 billion cubic kilometers) of water, which is roughly 97 percent of Earth's water supply. Seawater's weight is about 3.5 percent dissolved salt ...
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