The ancient Valdivian rainforest covers a narrow strip of Chile and Argentina, reaching the Magellanic fjords to the south. It is a true relic, remaining from the ancient continent of Gondwana, and according to scientists, its age is estimated at around 180 million years. The Valdivian Forests: South America’s Rainforest at the End of the World
For now, the Bosphorus remains the Black Sea's only link to the world's oceans, but the strait is heavily congested, with an estimated 41,000 vessels passing through it each year. Kanal Istanbul: How a Second Bosphorus Could Reshape Black Sea Oceanography and Logistics
During the summer months, the inflow of water into Medicine Lake is greater than the amount that drains away - that is why the lake reaches a depth of 20 meters. In autumn, however, all that remains of it is a shallow river, a layer of silt, and a shallow pool at one end. The Lake That Vanishes Every Fall: Inside the Strange Plumbing of Canada’s Medicine Lake
Gavials are a group of crocodilians once found across many parts of the world - including the Mediterranean region and present-day Egypt. Nowadays, only a handful of them survive, confined mostly to rivers in India and Nepal. Ancient Crocodile Discovered in the Same Stone That Built Egypt’s Great Sphinx
Ecuador's rainforests are known for their unique and remarkable biodiversity - one that can be found in only a handful of places on the planet. Scientists believe that many species here have yet to be discovered. The Amazon Coffee That Could Give Ecuador an Edge in Europe’s New Anti-Deforestation Era