The Nile is essential to human, plant, and animal life alike. Every summer it swells due to the heavy rainstorms in Ethiopia and South Sudan which cause floods that engulf its waters. They also support an aquatic flowering sedge known as papyrus that was traditionally used by ancient Egyptians to make paper and cloth products,…
Butterflies are beloved creatures to many people, yet they play an invaluable role in ecosystems they inhabit. Serving as plant pollinators and natural pest control methods that reduce toxicity levels in environments, butterflies play an integral part in keeping biodiversity alive. Butterfly populations serve as indicators for environmental health in their local environments and are…
Domestic rabbits still display many characteristics similar to their wild relatives, making them fascinating companions for owners and pet-care providers alike. Fairfield Animal Hospital of Cypress, TX provides some interesting facts about this popular domestic pet. Baby rabbits are known as kits; adult females are called doe and adult males are known as bucks (just…
Rabbits are fascinating animals with unique features and personalities, making them ideal pets for both kids and adults alike. At Fairfield Animal Hospital in Cypress, TX we’re sharing ten fun facts about rabbits! This month. 1. Bunnies “purr” when they’re content and happy, similar to how cats purr. This sound comes from their teeth chattering…
Egypt is one of the great civilizations of our world, so it comes as no surprise that many people want to visit. But did you know there are lots of fascinating facts about ancient egypt? Egyptians believed that pets would join them in the afterlife; in fact, Egyptians often mummified their beloved companions in order…
Most children understand the basics of weather: when it rains it becomes cloudy; on sunny days the sun shines brightly; a waterspout is like a tornado over water – all important concepts for young learners to grasp. Have you ever been fascinated by why weather happens the way it does? To gain more insight, here…
From its largest population to the invention of paper, China boasts many fascinating facts that might surprise you! Here we explore three such facts you may not have known previously! Did you know, for instance, that the Great Wall is not actually one single wall but is instead made up of many interconnecting structures put…
There are so many fascinating tiger facts you might not be aware of! For instance, tiger cubs are born blind and only open their eyes approximately two weeks postbirth. Tigers are highly territorial animals who prefer solitary lives. To mark their territory, tigers mark by scratching trees or spraying urine that smells similar to buttered…
Savannas are open grasslands characterized by scattered trees. These spaces provide habitat to herds of zebras, gazelles and giraffes – plant eaters which have developed unique skills to survive in their environment – such as gazelles running away from predators while giraffes use long necks to reach leaves high up in trees. Baobab Trees The…
