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Newly Updated Farmers’ Guide to the Conservation Stewardship Program Available

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NSAC has published an updated 2025 Farmers’ Guide to the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). The guide provides an in-depth look at the program and is designed to help farmers, ranchers, and foresters prepare and apply for this comprehensive conservation program that is authorized by the federal farm bill and administered by the US Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

What is CSP?

The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is the nation’s largest conservation program. It is a voluntary program that pays farmers and ranchers for the conservation they already do on their farms and for implementing new practices to help care for the soil, water, air, and wildlife. CSP contracts last five years and pay farmers an annual payment that covers their existing conservation practices and any new practices they implement as part of …

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Brown Fur Seal Facts, Pictures: Complete Species Guide

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The brown fur seal, also known as the Afro-Australian Fur Seal, is a marine mammal found along the coasts of southern Africa and Australia. It is the largest and most robust fur seal species.

Brown fur seals have a thick layer of brown fur and a strong, streamlined body adapted for swimming. They feed primarily on fish, squid, and crustaceans, diving deep to hunt.

These marine mammals live in large colonies and are known for their loud, social behavior. Despite past threats from hunting, their populations have largely recovered due to protection.

Read on to discover more about the brown fur seal…

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Deinonychus Facts & Pictures – Complete Guide To The Cretaceous Predator

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Deinonychus was a predatory dinosaur that lived during the Early Cretaceous Period. Its name, which means “terrible claw”, refers to the large, sickle-shaped claws on each hind foot.

The “Velociraptors” depicted in Jurassic Park were actually modelled on Deinonychus, rather than the true Velociraptor, which was significantly smaller.

Read on to find out more about the “true” hero of Jurassic Park…

Deinonychus Facts

  • Type of Dinosaur: Theropod
  • Diet: Carnivore
  • Continent(s) Found: North America (specifically in the United States, in states like Montana, Wyoming, and
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Dinosaurs – The Complete Guide, With Facts And Pictures

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Your complete guide to dinosaurs! Read on to become an expert on all aspects of dinosaurs and life in the Mesozoic Era!

On this page, you’ll find lists of dinosaurs by period, plus a huge amount of interesting dino facts, including: What is a dinosaur? When and where did dinosaurs live? How long did dinosaurs live on Earth? When and why did dinosaurs go extinct?

Get ready to explore the amazing world of dinosaurs…

Dinosaurs Page Index

Scroll down to get started, or click on any of the links below to go directly to the dinosaur facts you need…

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Oviraptor Facts & Pictures: Complete Guide To A Cretaceous Period Dinosaur

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Oviraptor was a small theropod dinosaur that lived in Asia during the Late Cretaceous period. Discovered in the Gobi Desert around a century ago, Oviraptor was given the name “egg thief”, as it was found alongside some fossilized eggs. The dinosaur is now believed to have been brooding the eggs, rather than stealing them.

As well as its probable nesting behavior, Oviraptor had other bird-like features such as a toothless beak and a covering of feathers.

Read on to find out more about this distinctive Cretaceous dinosaur…

Oviraptor Facts

  • Type of Dinosaur: Theropod
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Whale Watching Guide: Best Locations In The World, Species, When To Go

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A complete guide to the best whale watching locations in the world, including where and when to go and what to take. Take your first step towards planning a trip of a lifetime!

Embarking on a whale watching tour not only provides the thrill of seeing these magnificent creatures up close, but also offers the chance to appreciate the stunning natural beauty of the world’s landscapes and seascapes.

Most whale populations are migratory, and therefore many whale watching destinations are best visited at certain times of the year.

Fin whales St Lawrence river Quebec Canada
Fin whales in the St Lawrence River, Quebec, Canada

This guide not only suggests some of the best whale watching destinations in the world, but also the best times to visit and the types of whales you might expect to see in each location.

Whale Watching Guide Index

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Honey Badger Facts, Pictures: Complete Species Guide

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Honey badger facts, pictures and in-depth information: discover an infamous African animal with a reputation for toughness and tenacity.

Honey Badger Facts At A Glance

  • Other Name(s): Ratel
  • Scientific name: Mellivora capensis
  • Type of Animal: Mammal (member of the order Carnivora)
  • Animal Family: Mustelidae (the weasel family), subfamily Mellivorinae
  • Where Found: Africa, Asia
  • Length: 67 to 107 cm (26 to 42 in), including tail
  • Height: 23 to 30 cm (9 to 12 in.)
  • Weight: (Male) 9 to 16 kg (20
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What Is A Solar Eclipse? Complete Guide With Amazing Eclipse Facts

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What is a solar eclipse? On this page, you’ll discover what causes a solar eclipse, how often solar eclipses occur, and the different types of solar eclipse.

You’ll also find out about umbras, coronas, Bailey’s beads, the difference between partial and total eclipses, paths of totality, annular eclipses, and more.

Get the complete lowdown on solar eclipses in preparation for the total eclipse that will be seen in many parts of North America on Monday, April 8, 2024!

You can download a free printable question sheet for this page here.

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You can read the whole page to become a solar eclipse expert, or use the quick links below to find the facts you need.

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