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.
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern. The intriguing Common Raven has accompanied people around the Northern Hemisphere for centuries, following their wagons, sleds, sleighs, and hunting parties in hopes of a quick meal. Ravens are among the smartest of all birds, gaining a reputation for solving ever more complicated problems invented by ever more creative scientists.