Do you have a pet? No? Then it’s time because pet owners are happier and healthier. It doesn’t matter if you get a dog, cat, or hamster; animal companionship will improve your health and well-being. We’ll tell you why! 1) Animals Help Heart Health American studies suggest that dogs, in particular, help our hearts work…
Into the Lives of Ants – Part 3
In the last two previous articles, we discussed a variety of things on ants. However, today we will explore some more unusual and mysterious aspects of these tiny creatures. Communication among Ants The ability to lay and follow scent trails is really a form of communication. For certain kinds of ants that are blind, the…
Into the Lives of Ants – Part 2
Despite their size, ants are very fascincating social insects. Today, we shall learn more about these insects. Life Cycles of Ants At specific times of the year, usually in spring, a number of males and queens develop in a nest. Winged, they soon swarm out and fly off. During or at the end of the…
Everything You Need to Know About Sandstorms
What Is a Sandstorm? Sandstorms or dust storms are violent meteorological phenomena consisting of giant clouds of sand, dust, or other small, dry materials that are blown away by intense winds (such as those that accompany cyclones or storms) and remain suspended in the atmosphere. The particles thus lifted by the winds usually range between…
Into the Lives of Ants
There are many people who think of ants as pests. It is true that ants searching for food at a picnic or in the kitchen can be considered as pests. And, ants that bite or sting can definitely be a serious problem. So are those that strip that leaves off trees. But most ants are…
Let’s Discover the World of Carnivorous Plants
Carnivorous plants are plant species that have the power to digest insects and even small animals. The presence of a digestive enzyme allows the carnivorous plant to feed differently from other plants. It is estimated that, around the world, there are about 600 species. General Characteristics of Carnivorous Plants Carnivorous plants have limited habitats that…
Let’s Discover Some of the Earth Fascinating Hot Springs
Hot springs come from the earth’s interior at high temperatures and are loaded with minerals that benefit your body. There are various of these fascinating natural wonders in the world, and below, we look at some of the planet’s best hot springs. Happy reading. The Blue Lagoon, Iceland In Iceland, the Blue Lagoon is a…
Into the Lives of Beavers
The animated series “The Angry Beavers” increased my curiosity about one of the world’s largest rodents. If you are also curious to learn about nature’s original engineers, then keep reading! The Lives of Beavers Beavers inhabit ponds and streams in wooded areas from Alaska to northern Mexico. Their bodies are ideally constructed for their varied…
10 Rare and Hard-to-Find Dog Breeds in the World
Dogs have been living with us almost since the dawn of humanity. Already in those times, they assumed different roles such as shepherd of the flock, vigilant guardian or companion of men during the hunt. It is prevalent to find police dogs in more modern times, capable of performing such specialized tasks as searching for…
The 6 Most Beautiful National Parks In the World
National parks are places where nature is protected. Every country has its nature reserves that deserve greater protection because wild animals live in them, for example, or because you will find special or unique pieces of nature there. There are hundreds of national parks all over the world. Here are some of the most beautiful…