Oil seeps are prevalent in many bodies of water, and the Gulf of Mexico is no exception. Oil seeps are common both aboveground and underwater. A satellite survey published in January of 2000 counted at least 600 natural oil seeps within the Gulf. And they release a lot of oil.
I live with the smartest bird that I know. Her name is Stormie and she is an African Grey Parrot. I know she doesnâtât live out in the wold but she sings, dances and tells me to âwake upâ when I am not paying attention to her. The best thing she does is call me âmommyâ.
The peregrine falcon is the fastest bird â and in fact the fastest animal on Earth â when in its hunting dive. So far, no bird known can match the flying speed of a peregrine falcon in its hunting dive. The peregrine falcon is the fastest bird â and in fact the fastest animal on Earth â when in a dive. As it executes this dive, the peregrine falcon soars to a great height, then dives steeply at speeds of over 300 kilometers (200 miles) per hour.