Whether sea or land, one can feel the bliss of heaven on the Caribbean islands with its enchanting rainforests abundant with exotic plants and animals and the serene beaches with white sand and a variety of marine catch one can savor right on the beach. These galore of nature is rich with …
The thrill of altitude, the challenge of surviving in low oxygen, and the dare to thrive up above somewhere in the mountains are all parts and parcels of mountaineering. For the potential adventure seekers, living in the mountains to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life seems fascinating yet bold but …
Don’t you just feel lucky whenever you find that little four-leaf clover while maintaining your garden? Well, of course, chances of finding a four-leaf clover are rare, but it is the religious significance that is attached to the tiny leaf that makes it so special. But before you know it, don’t get …
Background Dogs are among the best pets that many people have at home. They are great companions and can also provide us with lots of entertainment. You can go out for a walk with them or play a game of fetch. There are also dogs who can provide company and assistance to …
Picture this: a tiny, wriggling caterpillar munching away on leaves, gradually shedding its skin, and emerging as a stunning butterfly with wings as delicate as fine lace. It’s a transformation that defies the imagination and leaves you in awe of the mysteries of nature. This metamorphosis is nothing short of a miracle, …
Background Pearls, which are regarded as the world’s oldest gem, have been prized for over 4,000 years. Pearls are mentioned in several historical and religious texts from all over the world, and all these documents demonstrate how highly the people loved pearls. Pearls are the only jewels that originate from a living …
Background Fascinating, naughty, and often mysterious, monkeys are classified as primates, characterized by relatively larger brains as to their body size and a high degree of intelligence. While they’re commonly known for their loud noises, playful antics, and for “terrorizing” humans and other animals, there’s so much more about our primate cousins …
Parrots are among the most colorful and social of all birds. Some of them even have the ability to mimic both the sounds of other birds and humans. They may live 30 to 70 years in captivity. Parrots are found on all tropical continents and a few subantarctic islands. What follows is …
Background Among the many different animals in the world, one of the most feared is snakes. A lot of people have a fear of snakes that they can’t quite place. This is not surprising as snakes are consistently portrayed as evil figures in art, literature, and in the media. That is why …
Background Coral reefs are known to be large underwater structures that are made of skeletons of colonial marine invertebrates referred to as corals. The coral species that create reefs are called hermatypic or “hard” corals. These corals extract calcium carbonate from seawater to make a hard, durable exoskeleton that protects their soft, …