Mars has become the focal point of space exploration in recent years. With the successful landing of the Mars rover Curiosity and the numerous other probes that have been sent to explore the Red Planet, it’s apparent that scientists believe there is much more to learn about this mysterious world. The ability to set up … Read more
Humans are currently losing the battle in the war against animal extinction. New species are going extinct every day, and it’s unlikely that things will get better any time soon. If humans were to suddenly disappear tomorrow, what would happen to all of these animals? Would they continue to decline, or would some stand a … Read more
Humanity has had a dramatic impact on wildlife and the natural world. From deforestation and climate change, to poaching and pollution, humans have had a devastating effect on other species and the earth as a whole. But are we beyond saving? Can nature ever restore itself from the damage we’ve done? There is no denying … Read more
In the wild, elephants are known to have tusks on either side of their mouths. However, almost all the domesticated and working elephants in Sri Lanka have no visible tusks. Instead, they have bumps that look like small tusks hidden within their cheeks. These are called ‘peg tusks’ or ‘secondary tusks’, and these elephants aren’t … Read more
In today’s social media era, it’s not cool if we don’t take selfies yet. Selfies from the top, wincing selfies, to muzzle selfies like a duck’s mouth. Yes, I don’t think it’s complete if our Instagram account doesn’t have a selfie yet. But, have we ever asked, why we love selfies so much? One of … Read more
Did you know that the Tasmanian devil is not actually a type of cat, but rather a specific species of carnivorous marsupial? The Tasmanian devil is also known as the thylacine or the Tasmanian tiger, and it’s native to Australia. These small but ferocious animals are known for their scary appearance and their strange noises. … Read more
Guess how long the first Sultan of Jogjakarta died? The answer is simple. Let’s subtract today’s date to the date of the sultan’s death. But, what if we were asked, how long has it been since the first Egyptian Pharaoh died? Or, how long has his beloved cat been dead? This kind of question, it … Read more
Can you eat bighorn sheep? Bighorn sheep are found across North America, and these animals are known for their impressive horns. In fact, their name comes from the Old English word “bircan” which means horned animal. Therefore, you might be surprised to learn that people eat bighorn sheep. However, it is not very common to … Read more
Maybe we don’t think we can see our friends whose hobbies are watching horror movies, from the ghosts, and the monsters, to the gore. When they see horror scenes, our friends are always scared to death. Like the headline of the article, why do we like watching horror movies? The T-Type Ones However, our friend … Read more
There are over 350 species of tortoises. These land-dwelling reptiles live across the world, from hot and humid rain forests to arid deserts. What do desert tortoises eat in the wild? Keep reading to learn more about what desert tortoises eat in the wild, their unique eating habits, and how you can help save them. … Read more