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Skunks are mammals that belong to the skunk family known as Mephitidae, which means “stink.” The skunk family is composed of 10 different species found in …

The llama is a South American relative of the camel with origins in the central plains of North America some 40 million years ago. It …

Terrain comes from the word “terra” which means Earth and refers to the study of the Earth’s horizontal and vertical surfaces. By identifying the different …

Peacocks are what we usually call the male peafowls. Peafowls belong to the pheasant family and are native to Asia. They are the largest flying …

Magma or hot molten rock beneath the earth’s surface has an average temperature of around 1300 degrees F to 2400 degrees F or 700 degrees C …

Do you ever wonder what kinds of cows provide us with milk for our favorite dairy products? Well, the chances are that the milk you …

Natural rubber comes from the tree Hevea brasiliensis which is native to South America. Explorer Henry Wickham brought seeds of this rubber tree which were …

Marble is a metamorphic rock that usually originates as limestone or dolomite. It’s typically found among the oldest part of the Earth’s crust and among other …

Bears are largely carnivorous mammals that are classified under the family of Ursidae. The word ‘bear’ is derived from an Old English word ‘bera’ which …

Did you know that the first ever documented parrot to have been kept as a pet was an African Gray back in 1504 during the …

Monkeys are one of the most beloved animal species in the world due to their friendly and playful nature. Did you know: the word monkey …

Have you ever wondered how many types of animals exist in this world? A fun fact: Nobody, not even researchers, and scientists, have been able …

The microscopic, single-celled organisms called ‘bacteria’ have been around for millions of years, even before mankind came into existence.  But despite being the oldest life …

Chihuahuas are one of the tiniest and most adorable-looking dog breeds out there; however, they are not every dog lover’s cup of tea. Despite their …

Fig trees were first cultivated in western Asia and the eastern Mediterranean more than 5,000 years ago. These trees are drought-tolerant, simple to propagate, and produces …

Opal happens to be one of the most breathtakingly beautiful gemstones in the world; and there is of course, a solid reason why. The ever-so-striking …

Kangaroos are prominent animals that almost everyone can recognize on first sight and instantly associate with Australia since they are, after all, its national animal. …

Toads are a certain type of frog that has leathery skin and large bumps around their parotoid glands. You can tell frogs and toads apart …