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Rainforests: A Paradise on Earth
Dr. Thomas Lovejoy

Rainforests brim with life. Collectively they harbor the single greatest repository of biological diversity: plants, animals and microorganisms. It is an awesome congregation of nature. At first it can be bewilderingly green, filled with myriad sounds and with not much to see because every animal hides from everything else. With the right assistance and experience, however, its riches can be discerned... (Read More)
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Mountaintop Removal: Is It Really Worth The Waste?
"The Appalachia is a majestic mountain range named after an Indian village by Spanish explorers. For most people, Appalachia brings to mind beautiful mountainscapes; a peaceful wonderland, lively forests, old-time mountain music, and a simpler way of life..."
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Rainforests: A Paradise on Earth
Pioneering environmentalist Dr. Thomas Lovejoy discusses the importance of the rainforest.
Smithsonian's William Laurance Interview
Interview with Dr. William Laurance, senior scientist at the Smithsonian Tropical Institute.
Biodiversity Museum Director Interview
Interview with Lider Sucre, director of Panama's Museum of Biodiversity.
Lee Simmons
Lee Simmons, director of the Henry Doorly Zoo, discusses the importance of the rainforest.
Psychology and the Environment
The Need for a Psychology of Human-Environment Interaction
Biofuels Today
A primer on the biofuels situation.
The Future of Biodiversity
Dr. Thomas Lovejoy and Sir Peter Crane lecture on biodiversity at the Global Institute of Sustainability.
The Tropical Medicine Cabinet
The importance of conserving the rainforest for medicinal advances.
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Pudu: Pudus are the smallest deers in the world. Pudus range in western portions of South America. Because of its miniature physique, this deer often stands on its hind legs to reach foliage. (Read More)
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