I think I was born an animal lover. I never thought working up to loving them was a thing I had to do. It was pretty much “love at first sight.” But, maybe growing up watching Walt Disney movies such as Lady and the Tramp, Lion King and Bambi also influenced me. I’m not among…
5 Animals That Help With Pollination
Not all crops require pollinators or other pollination. Rice, wheat, and potatoes are examples. But many foods rich in nutrients and micronutrients, such as fruits, some vegetables, seeds, nuts, and oils, would disappear without them. Can you imagine life without these foods? Without the work of certain animals, birds, and insects, strawberries, apples, blueberries, cherries,…
Tornadoes: What Does Science Say?
More than 500 tornadoes were reported in the United States over the course of 30 days, making it one of the worst tornado outbreaks in the last decade. This year’s total is also more than 200 percent more than the average. This has raised the question of whether climate change played a role in this…
Hanami: A Japanese Ancestral Flower Viewing Practice
The magic that surrounds the entire Japanese culture is undeniable, even the smallest ritual, celebration and philosophy make this culture something truly beautiful. Everything that surrounds this country and its traditions is charged with an emotional, spiritual and sacred value that makes it unique. Among this genuineness and charm that represents Japanese culture, is one of the…
The 8 Most Dangerous Desert Creatures
Deserts are among the harshest habitats in the world, with excessive heat and lack of water making them tough places to live. In addition, temperatures can change dramatically, from extremely hot during the day to extremely cold at night. Thus, desert animals have developed dangerous mechanisms for interacting with their environment. Although the desert environment…
Biblical Animals: Times When God Used Animals to Accomplish His Purpose (Part 4)
If you go through Biblical scriptures carefully, you’ll find that God can use more than just a rod and a prostitute to accomplish His purpose or help His children. On numerous occasions, the Bible tells us that God used animals to help His children live a faith-building life. A Donkey I was very surprised when…
Top 8 Animals That Sleep The Most
Sleep is always necessary for all species, whether to relax the mind, slow the metabolism, or reduce nutritional needs. The animals that sleep best spend most of their day asleep, while others sleep only a few hours. Even animals of the same species sleep differently depending on whether they are in the wild or captivity….
How is Toxic Waste Treated
Summary – Toxic waste: from individuals and professionals – Disposal of toxic waste: stores or landfills – Treatment of toxic waste: the different channels Toxic waste belongs to industrial waste but is characterized by its hazardous nature. It does not undergo the same treatment as household waste or vegetable waste. Toxic waste: from individuals and…
Does the Bible Say the Earth Is Flat?
Whenever I try to talk about the doctrine of creation, most people automatically think exclusively of the creation-evolution debate; and sometimes the debate moves to the cosmos – the Big Bang Theory vs. God’s word. However, the doctrine of creation is much bigger, richer and fuller than these controversies and sometimes goes beyond and more…
How Over-fishing Threatens The World
Fishing is one of the leading causes of population decreases in maritime species. Except when vessels catch fish faster than stocks can replenish, which is known as overfishing, catching fish is not intrinsically bad for the ocean. According to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, the number of overfished stocks has tripled in the last…