Since our childhood, we have learned that food provides us with the energy we need to carry our everyday tasks. Protein, carbs, veggies, and fruits are the basis of the food group. In the past decade, humans have been producing and wasting too much food, causing a major health and environmental impact. Food that we…
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Animals of the Zoo: Sidelights on Zoological Collections
Very few people think of the zoo as an educational institution, yet that is just what it is. The modern zoological collection is no hit-or-miss assortment of animals gathered together to amaze and amuse the casual observer. Instead, the collection is carefully planned and arranged to bring to the visitor the story of the animal…
Learn about Worms: Animals We Love to Hate
From ancient folk stories to animated movies, worms are among those animals that do not often play the hero. Fair or not, many of us don’t like these invertebrate animals with soft and elongated bodies. However, this article is an opportunity to learn more about them. Worms The word “worm” is popularly applied to a…
Whales – Largest Creatures on Earth
Whales are among the most fascinating creatures that have ever lived on earth and one of them, the blue whale, is the largest. In ancient times, people used to think that whales were fearsome monsters of the ocean depths. And so to hunt a whale, was a high adventure and people found this adventure rewarding…
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…
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…
The Marine World of Starfish
Who knows the story of the starfish? Well, what I liked is the moral of the story: Everyone can make a difference, even if that difference affects one person only. But today, this article does not focus on the story but rather on the main character of the story: starfish! Starfishes Starfishes are among…
Learn About Sea Cows
I know you must have surely heard of cows but what about sea cows? Aren’t you curious to learn about something you’ve probably never heard about? If so, then keep reading to learn more! Sea Cows In the days when ships were the primary means of international travel, seamen on long voyages sometimes saw strange…
The World’s Smartest Animals
Without a doubt, the animal fauna is abso-flipping-lutely incredible. Not only can we find animals that surprise us for their physical characteristics, but we also have some that stand out for their intelligence. Let’s check them out! CHIMPANZEES Besides the fact that chimpanzees are incredibly similar to men, they can also think like human beings…
Top 6 Amazing Newly-Discovered Animals Species in 2020
If we stop for a few minutes from our daily hustle and bustle of life and start to observe the impressive fauna and flora surrounding us, we will soon realize that there are many species of animals surrounding us. It seems that these have no end if we consider those new ones that are discovered…