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The Dodo in Mauritius - Its metabolic processes are now history

Mauritius – Land of the World-Famous Dodo

Everyone has heard the phrase ‘dead as a Dodo’, but what else do you really know about this portly bird, arguably Mauritius’ most famous contribution to the global cultural imaginary, other than the fact that i... Read More...
Mount Rainer Atoll

Coral Atoll Formation – Step by Step

It's a fact that some of the most beautiful destinations in the world are part of coral atolls - those circular or oval coral formations that look like giant white crowns adrift on the ocean.... Read More...
Coco de Mer close-up

Unique to the Seychelles: Coco de Mer

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  It's a palm that beats all other palms. It's the legendary Coco de Mer (Coconut of the Sea, in French). Known to smart people in laboratories and libraries as Lodoicea maldivica, the Coco de Mer is a uniq... Read More...
Wild beauty - a feeding whale.

Watching Whales in Hawai’i

They blow and slap and dive and breach. They play and sing and feed and pose for photographs. These are one of the most fascinating species on Earth: the super-amazingly-awesome whales. No kidding. They are tha... Read More...
OMan Geology

Wonders of Geology in Oman

Exploring Oman is like going through the pages of a book with the history of the earth written on it. It's a country with a geological heritage like no other, a place where you can find rocks over five hundre... Read More...
Cocunuts Caribbean

Coconut – Caribbean Superfood

Like porridge or pea soup, coconut is considered superfood. It's tastier though, as you would suspect, and widely available in tropical destinations. So there's no excuse to not benefit from its nutritive an... Read More...