It’s not enough to do just the basic recycling efforts or planting a tree or stopping use of plastic bags. What we all should do now and then is cast a look at the horrendous damage man has created to his perfect environment. Understanding the extent of this damage helps us understand how much more … Read more
Admit it. You know you’ve hugged or cuddled up with a stuffed animal made after the image of some adorable, exotic species. But if all we are left with are stuffed animals, the world would lose much of its spice and flavor, and those plush toys would just be a sad reminder of what’s been … Read more
1 Durmitor National Park, Montenegro The Mount Durmitor Massif has 48 peaks above 2,000 m (highest 2522m) Offering a wide range of activities from hiking, swimming, rafting, kayaking, fishing, skiing and cycling. The mountains and 18 glacial lakes of this park make it a fascinating combination of both Mediterranean and alpine climates. The Tara River … Read more
If you think that America has cleaned up its act in terms of clean air – think again. Because while some improvements have been made over the toxic air quality of years gone by, the country still has a long way to go. More than half of all Americans live in areas with unhealthy air … Read more
Unless you have just emerged from that rock you have been under you may already know that there are certain species of animal & plants that are on there way to extinction due to human interference. Some of these animals are going extinct due to over hunting, over hunting of prey, loss of habitat or … Read more
Insects are ingenious construction workers with an array on impressive architectural wonders to their credit. The five most interesting insect structures include the termite mound, beehive, anthill, orb spider web, and caterpillar cocoon. A field of volcano-shaped termite mounds 1 Termite mounds Perhaps the most well known insect structures are termite mounds. The distinctive insect … Read more
There are some animals in this world that just make you stop and go, “Whaaaaa…..” These animals deserve recognition for their peculiar talents and that is exactly what I intend to give them. Whether it be the Borneo Hills Ninja Slug giving Cupid a bad name or the Suicidal Ant protecting its queen with its … Read more
Some animals shouldn’t be messed with. Some animals you shouldn’t mess with for obvious reasons e.g. an elephant. Other animals, well… the reason isn’t that obvious. These 5 animal defense mechanisms are sure to leave you stunned and questioning just how you would go to protect yourself or your family. 1Texas Horned Lizard – Blood … Read more
Unwanted pests are a homeowner’s nightmare. If you suspect that your home is harboring rats, mice, bats, termites, and other critters, you must assess the situation. That way, you’ll have the chance to have your home inspected and properly rid it of these pests. Here are 4 major ways to check if you have an … Read more
With gold prices skyrocketing by 400% over the past 10 years, do you ever find yourself wondering how much gold the world has produced so far? The best estimate as of 2011 would put the current amount of gold at a staggering 165,000 metric tons! More than half of the world’s entire gold reserve has … Read more