New Zealand is an island country that comprises two main landmasses, the North Island (Te Ika-a-Māui), and the South Island (Te Waipounamu), and about 600 smaller islands covering a total area of 268,021 square kilometers. The country has various topography with sharp mountain peaks, which includes the Southern Alps. Wellington, the capital … Read more
All of us know cats – we’ve seen one, come across them on the street, and sometimes we own them as a pet. We often encounter this adorable animal in our daily lives, as they sometimes live within the same neighborhood. It is no doubt that cats are already a part of … Read more
Sleep is equally essential for all the animals found on this planet. But some animals require more sleep than others. This habit has been bestowed upon them by nature since they cannot fight against predators in the forest. When it is not possible to save oneself through the fight, the best way … Read more
Have you ever wished you were a falcon, soaring in great heights and diving steeply at high speeds? How about being an eagle, rising mightily above the prairie? For the longest time, most of us ruefully watched birds as they ascend to the sky through their wings. However, you might be surprised … Read more
Vultures are among the largest birds of prey, but they come in varying sizes themselves. There are several species within the vulture category, and it’s believed that the largest of these are Condor Vulture, also known as the Andean Condor. The physical details of this bird are as follows: Maximum wingspan: 3.2 … Read more
Snakes usually move thorough lateral undulation, wherein it slithers on the ground moving forward through alternating contraction and relaxations of muscles. However, snakes living in the desert, move sideways in the crumbly, hot, sandy soils. Sidewinding is the term used to refer to the sideway of movements of snakes. It is a … Read more
Out of all the bird species around the globe, there are someknown to have the ability to talk, and these talking birds could learn up to a hundred words. One famous example of a talking bird is the parrot. Parrots are a vast group of birds mostly found in tropical and subtropical … Read more
Each spring in nearly all forests in the continental United States, something magnificent occurs. Male deers start to grow a curling organ from their foreheads. You’re most likely aware that they are called antlers. But, have you ever wondered why deers have them, and what are they made of? Antlers are present … Read more