Rabbits are far more complex creatures than what popular culture portrays them to be, with capabilities far exceeding just eating carrots. Rabbits can dig sophisticated tunnels, have 360-degree vision and even consume their own waste products! Sleeping with eyes open helps protect them from predators. And when happy, rabbits leap in the air twisting their…
Coral reefs are complex marine structures that offer shelter to thousands of different marine animals, while also serving as natural resources. Unfortunately, however, coral reefs can sometimes be fragile ecosystems that must be managed. Coral reefs may seem like intriguing rocks, but they’re actually invertebrates belonging to the Cnidaria phylum–the same category as jellyfish and…
Tigers may look like large orange pajamas, but they are actually powerful and dangerous predators. Tigers can hunt at night and patrol their territory; furthermore, their keen sense of smell allows them to use pee as an effective territorial marker. They tend to be less tolerant of heat than other big cats and will frequently…
From miles of blood vessels to bone regeneration, the human body is packed with fascinating facts. To celebrate Halloween, we’ve put together this list of some of our favorite scary facts about humanity’s bodies. As an infant, you had more bones than what exists today. Over time, as you grow, some of those baby bones…
South Africa is home to one of the fastest land mammals on earth – the Cheetah. Additionally, one of its oldest mountains – Table Mountain in Cape Town – stands as evidence. South Africa is divided into nine provinces, each with their own capital city: Pretoria as executive capital; Cape Town for legislative affairs and…
Weather can be an engaging topic for children. From understanding blizzard science to the history of snowfall, here are some interesting facts about weather that you can share with them. Winter brings with it its share of cold outbreaks, but most colds and flu are caused by viruses instead of weather conditions. When people sneeze…
Egypt holds seven UNESCO World Heritage sites – more than any country in Africa! Ancient Egyptian diet was high in beer, bread and honey – this may explain why Pharaohs were often overweight. Ancient Egyptian law forbade incest, yet Cleopatra did marry both her brothers and fathers. 1. It is the largest country in Africa…
Chinese culture is an intriguing mix of traditions, values and beliefs that makes this ancient civilization truly captivating. Learn more about its food, art and music that are part of its existence! Family is at the core of Chinese culture, which explains why many live near their hometown and organize reunions regularly with relatives. Furthermore,…
The Nile is a major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa that eventually flows into the Mediterranean Sea. Originating in Ethiopia, its initial course takes it through Sudan and Egypt before entering Europe. At its source, tropical rainforest teems with biodiverse tropical trees such as banana and coffee shrubs. However, as the river progresses northward, its…
