Articles for author: Maria Faith Saligumba

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Sustainable Wildlife Tourism How to Observe Animals Without Harming Them

Maria Faith Saligumba

Wildlife tourism offers an extraordinary opportunity to witness the beauty of animals in their natural habitats. However, this privilege often comes at a cost to the very wildlife we admire. Sustainable wildlife tourism endeavors to bridge this gap, allowing us to enjoy such experiences while minimizing harm to animals and their ecosystems. But how feasible ...

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The Struggle for Clean Air Best Ways to Combat Air Pollution

Maria Faith Saligumba

Air pollution is a pervasive environmental issue affecting the health of humans, animals, and the planet. It involves the presence of harmful substances in the air we breathe, which can result from both natural sources and human activities. These pollutants can be gases, like carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide, or particulates, such as dust and ...

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Can an AI Go Insane? The Strange Behavior of Unsupervised Systems

Maria Faith Saligumba

Picture this: a computer program that suddenly starts “hallucinating” cats in static, or a chatbot that spins wild, nonsensical tales about intergalactic squirrels. It sounds like science fiction—or maybe the beginning of a nightmare. But as artificial intelligence seeps deeper into our daily lives, a strange and unsettling question lingers in the air: Can an ...

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When Madagascar Had Elephant Birds and Giant Lemurs

Maria Faith Saligumba

Imagine stepping into an ancient Madagascar where the ground shook under the footsteps of birds taller than a grown man and forests echoed with the calls of lemurs the size of gorillas. It sounds like something out of a fantasy novel, but not long ago, this was reality. Madagascar, that mysterious island off Africa’s southeastern ...

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The Incredible Journey of Sea Turtles Navigating Across Oceans

Maria Faith Saligumba

The journey of sea turtles across vast oceanic landscapes is nothing short of miraculous. These ancient mariners have been navigating the seas for over 100 million years, braving harsh environments and incredible distances to complete their life cycle. This article delves into the intricacies of their migration, the challenges they face, and the fascinating navigation ...