* Out of all the plant species, only five per cent are studied for medicinal values.* Dry neem leaves can keep insects out of your cupboards.n Tobacco leaves' juice when used as a spray is more effective than some insecticides.* The oil extracted from tulsi leaves is useful for curing ear infections.* Corn is an amazing crop. It is used for everything from sweetening toothpastes to binding magazines.* To date, scientists have identified 1.4 million species of living things on the earth.n In the deep ocean floor, scientists predict that there could be as many as 10 million undiscovered species living in the dark and mysterious regions under water.* Wild cats are found in every continent, Australia being the only exception. Wild cats were introduced there by human beings.* Madagascar is an island country which is home to many endemic species, including lemurs and the cancer-fighting rosy periwinkle.* Rwanda, Zaire and Uganda are three African countries where fewer than 650 mountain gorillas are left in the forests.* Each day, the population of the planet grows by approximately 2,50,000 people.* Some renewable resources, such as trees, soil and water are being used faster that they can be replaced.
