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Blue whales produce deeply sonorous calls that are low in frequency but so intense they can travel up to 1,000 miles underwater to communicate with others. Definition Synonyms Pronunciation Source “sonorous,” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sonorous. Accessed 12/13/2025.

While annual plants die after one season, perennial plants, such as lavender and roses, have deep root systems that allow them to regrow every spring for many years. Definition Synonyms Pronunciation Source “perennial,” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perennial. Accessed 12/13/2025.

In the tropics, the sun reaches its absolute zenith twice a year, sitting directly overhead at 90 degrees so vertical objects cast no shadow at noon. Definition Synonyms Pronunciation Source “zenith,” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zenith. Accessed 12/13/2025.

Sailors historically relied on twilight for celestial navigation, as it is the only time of day when both the horizon and the stars are visible simultaneously. Definition Synonyms Pronunciation Source “twilight,” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twilight. Accessed 12/13/2025.

Elephants are known as sagacious animals because they can recognize themselves in mirrors and remember the locations of water sources for many decades. Definition having or showing an ability to understand difficult ideas and situations and to make good decisions : marked by keen and farsighted understanding and judgment Synonyms Pronunciation Source “sagacious,” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary,…

The redwood tree is a symbol of incredible resilience, possessing thick bark that can withstand intense forest fires and even help the tree thrive afterward.

Deep-sea creatures, such as the anglerfish, create a luminous glow through a chemical reaction called bioluminescence to attract prey in the dark ocean.

“Some songbirds have mellifluous calls specifically designed to carry through dense forests, ensuring their melody isn’t lost among the trees.”

In Greek mythology, Panacea was the goddess of cures—her name later became a shorthand for a “cure-all.”