The Sea Horse Life Cycle

Sea horses are unique among marine fish species in that males can become pregnant during mating. A female deposits her eggs into his brood pouch and is fertilized. He uses his frontal pouch to regulate conditions within, providing nutrients to embryos forming within it for up to six weeks before using muscular contractions to expulse…

Interesting Facts About the Roman Empire

Roman Empire was an immensely powerful and formidable entity. Their highly trained army became well known across three continents. Ancient Roman society was quite complex. Citizens, non-citizens and slaves all played roles within Roman society; while citizens occupying top ranks were highly esteemed individuals while non-citizens and slaves enjoyed less rights than their fellow Romans….

The Life Cycle of the Plants

Plants follow similar stages to humans: beginning as seeds and maturing into adults. Each seed encases a miniature plant inside. To germinate successfully, this miniaturised ecosystem requires water, warmth and oxygen for proper growth; once germinated it develops into a seedling before eventually becoming an adult plant. Seeds At the core of any plant’s lifecycle…

What Does a Cheetah Eat?

Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) are among the most enthralling big cats of Africa. These elegant predators feature yellow or tan short coarse fur with solid black spots, small heads with high-set eyes, teardrop-shaped facial streaks and tear-like patches along their cheeks. Hunters in open savannah or grassland habitat hunt by day, using their incredible speed to…

Zebra Cool Facts

Zebras are one of the most majestic and breathtaking animals found in Africa. People have long been mesmerised by these gorgeous animals with stripes that continue to perplex minds! Researchers have recently discovered that the stripes on zebras can actually help confuse predators when running, by creating a motion dazzle effect and disorienting their vision!…

A Life Cycle of Butterfly

An adult butterfly goes through four distinct stages to reach adulthood: egg, larva, pupa and finally butterfly. Female butterflies lay eggs on specific host plants. After hatching into larva, these feed and grow. Over time, their skin sheds multiple times in what’s known as molting. Eggs At the outset of butterfly life cycles, female butterflies…