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The Trogon – it sounds like a species of alien out of Star Trek or Doctor Who. However, this family of somewhat overlooked birds has its roots very firmly on planet Earth. If asked to list bird families, where would the Trogonidae be on your list? Chances are, way down or not at all. However, these exquisite birds are well worth a look. Here are ten of the thirty nine species.

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Tsunamis in the news.Samoa hit by killer waves. We’ve all heard of these destructive forces of nature, the horror stories of loved ones gone, but tsunamis have bent their dark force since ancient times.

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Are the recent earthquakes and tsunami in Samoa and Sumatra an indication that the entire Pacific rim is about to erupt?

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The following list contains the largest islands of the world that are over 250,000 km².

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These fascinating animals listed as critically endangered species are in the brink of extinction with total numbers in the wild not exceeding 400. They have many difficulties to maintain their existence in their natural habitat. Could they ever survive?

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As a leading British newspaper uncovers the truth about our top 100 selling products, spare a thought for our cousin the Organutan.

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A basic idea of what a tsunami is and how it is formed.

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Earthquakes are caused by the shifting of tectonic plates on the earth’s surface. When these plates shift, the ground can move violently. Earthquakes have changed the terrain of our planet since the beginning of time. Unfortunately, there has been a high human cost to this major force of nature.