Horses Are Excellent Swimmers Despite being land animals, horses are great swimmers. They can easily cross rivers and lakes to get to new grazing areas and even swim on the English Channel. Horses Were Once Used as War Machines In ancient times, horses were used as war machines. They were ...
Did you know not all frogs can jump? And they use their eyes to help them eat? These fun frog facts will give you a new appreciation for these amazing amphibians!
Reptiles encompass a diverse range of species, including snakes, lizards, turtles, crocodiles, and tuatara. They inhabit every continent except Antarctica and have adapted to various habitats, from oceans and rivers to forests and grasslands. Scaley Skin Reptiles are characterized by their scaley skin...
Mesopotamia is located between the Tigris and the Euphrates rivers which converge at the Persian Gulf. The name itself is a Greek word meaning “the land between two rivers.” It is in the eastern Mediterranean region and is bordered by the Zagros Mountains on the northeastern side and the Ar...
There are two major rivers in China: One is Huang where China's great civilization was first born. The only downtown Huang River crosses isLanzhou, capital of Gansu Province. The other is Chang, which is the 3rd longest river on planet earth. It spans 3915 miles, about 6300 kilometers....
Giraffe in Wild Rivers Nature Reserve in South Africa’s Greater Kruger Area GIRAFFE CONSERVATION 44. As recently as 2010, Giraffes were considered “Least Concern” in terms of conservation consideration by the IUCN. But by 2016 the entire species has been classified as Vulnerable, and may no ...
June 20 is American Eagle Day, a day to commemorate our national symbol. Check out these facts about these fascinating birds.
In his quest for immortality, the Emperor allegedly tasked laborers with creating rivers of mercury throughout the tomb. Tests on the burial ground found high levels of mercury in the area, leaving archeologists struggling to find safest way to excavate the tomb, if they can at all....
The railway also goes through remote places, crossing the Volga and 16 other rivers. The transport system in Russia is therefore made easy by the long traversing railway line. Top 10 Facts about Trans Siberian Railway, Russia 11. Newly Married Women in Russia go on a City Tour as part of...
mercury was considered by the ancient Chinese as the elixir of life. Emperor Qin, in his quest to live forever,ingested mercury pillsregularly, likely contributing to his death by the age of 50. The Emperor's belief in mercury may also mean his unexplored tomb is surrounded by riv...