A bewitching, tricksy familiar with a lavish fur coat, the Shih Tzu is also popular as a ‘Lion Dog’ for centuries in Chinese culture.For people who like a naughty but cute lapdog, the Shih Tzu is ideal. Shih Tzu’s origins are somewhere in the seventh century from Tibet.They were the tiniest among the Lhasa Apsos breed and were given as a present to Chinese emperors. The breed we see today was crossbred with Pekingese....
The Cinco de Mayo celebration happens on the day when Mexico won in the Battle of Puebla.Citizens started celebrating Cinco de Mayo in 1863. Cinco de Mayo activities spread throughout the nation after advertising campaigns of beer, tequila, and wine. It has now become a global celebration, which further promotes the heritage.Some may confuse Cinco de Mayo with Mexico’s Independence Day but these are actually two different events. With his navy, Napoleon III attacked Veracruz in 1861; this led to the retreat of President Juarez....
Chrysanthemums are beautiful tropical flowers that are often used in arrangements.It belongs to the genus Chrysanthemum. The petals are long and the flower is very colorful. The chrysanthemum blossom from the month of August to November. Chrysanthemums come in many different colors such as yellow, orange, red, pink, white, and lavender.They are available year-round and can be found at most florists. Chrysanthemums have two flowering parts called the ray florets and the disk florets....
An instant reminder of the south’s summer days is Spanish moss hanging on majestic trees of the region.Spanish moss is one of nature’s most beautiful symbols which offers feelings of calm and relaxation. Spanish moss is also known as black moss, long moss, or vegetable horsehair.Spanish moss is non-parasitic; it is mainly supported by other plants in its surroundings. The roots of Spanish moss are exposed to the humid temperature of the region and this moss grows large, just like an old man’s beard....
Australia is one of the most ethnocultural countries on Earth. Approximately one-third of modern Australia’s population was born in another country.The very first people to settle in Australia, arriving at least 40,000 years ago from Southeast Asia, were the Aboriginal people. At the time of the European arrival, there may have been half a million to a million Aboriginal people living in Australia. Today, approximately 350,000 reside in Australia.Australia was one of the first countries in the world to give white women the ability to vote and run for office....
The Indian culture is filled with numerous auspicious occasions, each with its significance.In Hinduism, the celebration of Diwali marks the festival of lights. The Hindus celebrate in their beautifully lit homes as they welcome joy, prosperity, and good luck.The spiritual interpretations of Diwali have many shades. It is not just the tradition of lighting earthen lamps or bursting fireworks. There are numerous mythological significance and cultural traditions that make Diwali one of the most awaited festivals every year....
Four dogs in an animal shelter kennel Credit: akinbostanci / Getty Stress is nothing new to animal shelters, but overcrowded facilities and now year three of the COVID-19 pandemic has put many under even more pressure. Empty shelters may have gotten a lot of buzz during the spring of 2020. Now, things are quite different. The sheer length of the pandemic combined with the now-waning omicron wave has put shelters in a bind with fewer staff and too many cats and dogs, says Holly Sizemore, chief mission officer at Best Friends Animal Society....
The Egyptian pyramids are the ultimate wonders of the ancient world.They were built more than 4,000 years ago. These fantastic manufactured structures have inspired generations of architects and engineers.Now that you have the idea that Egyptian pyramids are quite the sight to behold, wouldn’t you want to know about the online games that are based on these gigantic monuments? We are sure you do! So fasten your seat belts! Let us travel back in time virtually!...
A solar eclipse is a breathtaking sight and a mystical astronomical event that amuses millions of spectators.A solar eclipse appears when the Moon moves between Earth and the Sun in a rare occurrence, casting a shadow on the Earth. The Babylonians were the first to use the saros cycle to forecast earlier eclipses.A solar eclipse could occur during most of the new moon stage, when the Moon passes directly between the Sun and the Earth, throwing its shadow only on a particular area of the planet....
Wondering how much does a huge, furry buffalo weigh?Try to take a guess how much these furry animals weigh. It is not easy!A buffalo, also known as a bison in America, is a deep brown furred animal that can grow up to a significant size and can range between 661.3-2,182.5 lb (300-990 kg) in weight! It has a large head that possesses a pair of two curved horns. It looks quite calm from a distance but has the power to kill if it gets offended....
Many people, especially poultry farm owners doubt if they can feed their chickens with strawberries or not.The answer to this question is an absolute yes. Chickens can eat strawberries and they are not toxic for them in any way.Strawberries have a very beautiful structure, with a juicy texture, and have a very sweet taste. They are a good source of energy and also contain vitamin C in a good quantity and also consist of vitamin B9 and potassium, antioxidants, and cyanide but still, it is a doubt for many if chickens can eat strawberry leaves or strawberry tops....
Cats are über stealthy. They slink about, lurk around, and paw-attack from underneath the bed before dashing away to a corner in the house you didn’t even know existed. So it’s really no stretch of the imagination to think of them as spies. They have nine lives, after all—and probably different aliases for each! But it’s rare for them to be caught in the act of surveillance, as this adorable Polish tabby cat was recently....
The African pygmy goose is native to sub-Saharan Africa (the region south of the Sahara Desert) and Madagascar. They belong to the family anatidae. Even though African pygmy geese are classified as geese, their stubby bills make them more similar to perching ducks than to geese. These birds are known for their plumage and are among the most attractive pygmy geese in the world in terms of appearance.The bird resides in areas with an abundance of water such as slow moving rivers, floodplains, pools, shallow lakes, swamps, marshes, coastal lagoons, and inland deltas....
Are you looking for a designer dog that is cute in size? Here we present you with some interesting details about the Beaglier, a cross between the Beagle and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. While it is known for sure what traits you can expect from a purebred dog, hybrid dogs always surprise us. They have a mix and match of their parents’ features at random. Let us look at both of its parents’ breed, as you might find a few of their characteristics in your Beaglier puppy....
Bowhead whale, or Balaena Mysticetus, is one of the longest living mammals on earth. They are commonly found in the arctic and cold sub-arctic water. Commonly known as Greenland right whale in the North Atlantic, these bowhead whales are known for their longer lifespan and can live up to 200 years old. Their high volumes range more than 10,000 Hz, and how their repetitive moaning sounds have the ability to create a song....
The brown falcon (Falco berigora) are medium-sized raptors birds, native to Australia and New Guinea. These are one of the fastest birds in the world and can adapt well to harsh conditions. These are birds with a brown fluffy plumage with a range of plumage colors. The range of plumage colors varies from very dark brown to light brown. Generally, the upperparts are dark brown and the underparts are pale buff or cream....
Stink bugs are shield-shaped insects belonging to the Pentomidae tribe. There are around 5000 species of stink bugs in the world. The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys stål) is one of the most well-known stink bugs, quoted by The New Yorker as ’the most damaging, the most irritating, and probably the ugliest’ of all stink bugs. It’s an invasive species that has taken North America by storm and not really in a positive way....
Nicknamed as ’the Beast of the East’, the Bully Kutta is an aggressive and dominant mastiff dog of huge proportions. They are also known as Sindhi mastiff, Pakistani mastiff, and Indian mastiff. Originally, the Bully Kutta originated in the Indian subcontinent where they were bred to work as a guard dog and a fighting dog. They were assigned to guard flocks, property and people. However these canines were later introduced to the gruesome sport of dog fighting....
The eastern Hercules beetle (Dynastes tityus), one of the biggest insects in America, belonging to the Scarabaeidae family. The Hercules beetle is a type of Rhinoceros beetle, and as the name suggests they possess Herculean strength. The eastern Hercules beetle predominately lives in the Eastern part of the United States like Kentucky while the Western Hercules beetles mostly live in the western part of America like Arizona, and New Mexico.The Eastern Hercules usually has a dull shade of yellow or green with black spots covering the shell of the body....
The Ghost shrimp, also known as Glass Shrimp or Eastern Glass Shrimp, is a species of skilled scavenger shrimp found mainly in North America and the Southeastern United States. They are considered to be great aquarium cleaners that usually feed on the leftover food in the tank, making them great tank mates living peacefully and harmoniously amongst fish. These tank mates possess transparent bodies, and their food-searching behavior is frenetic. This makes the unique symbiotic species of shrimp known as Glass Shrimp a great addition to any aquarium....
