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.Fish World. The largest fish- Whale shark. The longest bony fish - Oarfish. The smallest fish - Dwarfgoby. The most poisonous fish- Pufferfish. A Shark often used for shows - Dolphin. It has the most powerful bite - Shark. It can give electric shocks - Catfish. It lays around 300 millione eggs - Sunfish. It has three hearts- Cutefush.

An Environmental Calender. Environmental Days are special days with which the awareness of awareness of environmental issues and environmental protection should be raised. On.most of these days people should do something for the environment such assavrificing driving or the use of plastic bags. Here we are giving National and International environmental day list. Let read and learn about them   World Environment Day = 5June. World Health Day - 7 April. World Population Day -11 July. World Animal Welfare Day - 4 October. Green Consumer Day - 28 September. Anti- Tobacco Day - 31. May. National Science Day - 28 February. World Herritage Day - 18 April. World Ozone Day - 16 September. Earthquake Day - 22 April. World Forestry Day - 21 March. National Youth Day -12 January. World Meteorological Day - 23 March. World Wetland Day - 2 February. Wildlife Week -2-8 October.

Birlds lsland. Albatross is the largest seabird with a wungspan of around 3 to 4 metres. Storm petrol is the smallest searbord. It is just 15 cm long. Island Rail is one of the tiniest birds in existence. It weighs less than 35 grams. Red billed hornbill builds a wall across the opening of its nest and then seals itself in it and brings up its chicks there. Andean condor is the largest bird of prey weighing around 14 kg. Great Bustard is the world heaviest flying bird. Kakapo is the only fligtless and the longest living parrot in the world. It is now in danger of extinction. Frigate bird ​​​​​​​flies over the sea and hardly lands on water. It chades other bolirds and forces them to drop their food.

Rainforest Animals. Peacovks are known for their colourful feathers. They live southeast Asia. They can fly but they spend most of their time on the  grounf. When the male wants to attracts a mate, he spreads out his feathers. Toucans Live in tropical rainforest of South American. They have long colourful beak that measures as long as itsbody. This large beak is used to pick and eat fruit. Parrots have strong beaks that help them crack the hard nuts and seeds they eat. The cracking of these seeds allows some to fall to the forest floor and the seeds the begin to grow helping to replenish the rainforest. There are many varieties of them in the rainforest. Not all rain forests have the same species. Orangutans live in southeast Asia on Borneo and sumatta. They are part of the dpe family. They do not have a tail they live in the trees and build nests out of branches. They eat fruits and vegetables. The female carry their babies until they are about three years old.

Strang Animals. Scorpion is a creature like a long spider, with a poisonous sting in its tail. Baboon is a large monkey that lives in Africa. It has a long dog like snout and a large set of teeth. Flying fish can leap out of the water and glide as far 150 feets over the surface. It is an aquatic animal. Butterfly is the only insect that has taste sendore in its feet do that it can taste a plsny itnstands on. Brushtail possum is a marsupial that once lived in forests. It has spread to the Australian suburbs where it eats food scraps. Caiman is a repile. It may be black or brown in colour. It belongs to the group of crocodiles.  Electric Eel is the only fish which has special muscles in its tail that release electrice charges.

Amazing Animals. Yak. Striped Newt. Bandi Coot. Aur Aye. Opossum. Wallace's flying frog. Sailfish. Black Bulldog Ant. Mauritius Kestrel.

The Miracles in Nature. Plants are the most amazing gifts given by nature to humans. Many of these plants consist of medicinal properties according to a study. There are more than 3000 plants all over the world.  Here we are giving some information about most amazing medicinal plants of the world. These medicinal herbs are used by humans from the mediaeval period. Let's read and knowledge more about them. 1. Eucalyptus plant is used in traditional medicine as a remedy forany ailments. It help to relieve cold, flu, bronchitis and pneumonia. 2. The bark of  Cinchona plant is processed to make quinine which is used to treat malaria fever and pain. It is also used to make a medicine for certain heart disorders. 3. Wild turmeric is a medicinal herbs with special antibotic and antiseptic. 4. Ashwagandha is a herb used for treating nervous disorders intinal infections and leprosy. All the parts of the plant including the roots barts of roots bark fruits seeds and leaves are used for medicinal purposes. 5. Aloe Vera helps us in staying young. The juice of this plant is used for making cosmetics and medicines for treating burns. 6. The leaves of Curry Leaves plant are used for treating diarrhea dysentery and for checking vomiting. The root extract is taken for relief from renal pain.

Space Stations  Space Stations ?️???‍??. Space Stations also known as an orbital station or an orbital space station is a manned satellite. It is designed to remain in the space for a long period of time. It is so big in size that ever a save shuttle are used to transport people and meterial to and from a space station. Russia and USA are the two major countries that have successfully launched space Stations. Salyit Mri, Skylab and International Space station are the major space stations positioned in the space till now. . Skylab space station Skylab was an American space station. It was launched in 2973 and spent 2249 days in orbit from 1973 to 1979. It weighed 77 tons. Nine astronauts had visited this space station in 1973. NASA abandoned it in 1974 and then in 1979 plans were made to keep using it because all its system were intact and operational. On July11 1979 the Skylab destroyed and fell back to the Earth. Houre before it's the ground controllers adjusted its path so that its debris could fall in ocean i.e. 810 southeast of Capetown. Also it did not burn as fast as expected were it entered the earth atmosphere. Due to 4% error its debris fell in western Australia and not near South Africa. . International Space Station. The International space station has been a joint effort by several countries including USA Russia Japan and many European Countries. Its construction began in the space in 1998 and was completed in 2012. It is expected to remain operational till 2020 anday be till 2028. It is 109 metre wide 51 metre long and 20 metre high. It can be seen from the Earth with naked eyes. It is 417,289 kg in weight and can house six astronauts at a time it completed 4789 days on 31 Dec 2011 out of which 4049 days had human presence. It is the longest human stay in space.

Beautiful flowers 6 Hibiscus ? has cranberry like flovor with citrus overtones. Its acidic petdls are used slightly sparingly in salads or as garnish. Jasmine ?️ flowers are intensely fragrant and traditional used for scenting yea. The dried flowers of safflower ?areused as a food colorant in place of the more aromatic and expensive chemicals. Fennel ?are lovely star burst yellow flowers hane a mile anise flavour and they are used with dessarts or cold soups or as a garnish with entrees.  English Disy? flowers hane a mildly bitter taste and are most commonly used for their looks than their flavour. The flovor of Roses ? depend on type colur and soil conditions. All these are edible with the flovor being more pronounced in the darker varieties.

Plants Around us. Liverworts do not have true roots. They are anchored to the ground by hair like structures called rhizids that resemble roots. Poison ivy is a harmful vine or shrub which is a member of the cashew family. The tissue of this plant contains a poisonous oil, which is highly irritating to the skin. Succulent are capable of storing water in their leaves stems etc. It helps them to survive in places with scarcity of water or drought stricken areas. Giant kelp.is found in the Pacific and is the longest seaweed which can grow up to 22 ft. Long. Lianas are climbing plants commonly found in the tropical rainforests. They have long stems that hang down as ropes. Strawberry is a member of the Rose family and is low growing plant that propagates by means of its extensive runners from which root extends into the soil. Perennial survive for more than two years. The parts of these plants that above the ground are killed in autumn season but understand parts survive through the winter and the growth is renewed and the cycle begins again in the sprin season.