Mauritius is a small island nation located in the Indian Ocean, known for its breathtaking beaches, coral reefs, and clear waters. However, there is one natural wonder that stands out above the rest – the incredible ‘underwater waterfall’ phenomenon that can be seen off the southwestern tip of the island. This illusion is created by the runoff of sand and silt deposits … [Read more...] about The Incredible Illusion of the ‘Underwater Waterfall’ of Mauritius
World’s longest sauropod dinosaur trackway brought to light
In 2009, the world's largest dinosaur tracks were discovered in the French village of Plagne, in the Jura Mountains. Since then, a series of excavations at the site has uncovered other tracks, sprawling over more than 150 meters. They form the longest sauropod trackway ever to be found. Having compiled and analyzed the collected data, which is published in Geobios, scientists … [Read more...] about World’s longest sauropod dinosaur trackway brought to light
Kailasa Temple, Ellora
The Kailasha (IAST: Kailāśa) or Kailashanatha (IAST: Kailāśanātha) temple is the largest of the rock-cut Hindu temples at the Ellora Caves near Sambhaji Nagar in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India. A megalith carved from a rock cliff face, it is considered as one of the most remarkable cave temples in the world because of its size, architecture and sculptural treatment, … [Read more...] about Kailasa Temple, Ellora
Rufous hornero
The rufous hornero (Furnarius rufus) is a medium-sized ovenbird in the family Furnariidae. It occurs in eastern South America, and is the national bird of Argentina. Also known as the red ovenbird, it is common in savannas, second-growth scrub, pastures and agricultural land and is synanthropic. Its range includes midwestern, … [Read more...] about Rufous hornero
Is a husky a wolf?
No, a husky is not a wolf. Although their thick double coat and colors make huskies similar in appearance to wolves, a husky is a fully domesticated dog and not related to a wolf any more than any other breed of dog. The biggest difference between a husky and a wolf is their temperaments. A husky is most likely to run excitedly to even a stranger for affection, while wolves … [Read more...] about Is a husky a wolf?