Fun fact: the northernmost point of Brazil is actually closer to Canada than it is to the southernmost point of Brazil. This might come as a surprise to many people, as Brazil is often associated with tropical beaches and warm weather, but the country actually extends quite far north and south. The northernmost point of Brazil is called Monte Caburaí, and it is located in … [Read more...] about The Surprising Geography of Brazil: The Northernmost Point is Closer to Canada Than the Southernmost Point
Tens of Thousands of Garter Snakes Emerge from Hibernation for Rare Mating Ritual in Southern Manitoba, Canada
Every spring, a stunning natural spectacle takes place in southern Manitoba, Canada, as tens of thousands of garter snakes emerge from their communal dens to find their mates. This year, Professor Tracy Langkilde, Head of Biology at Pennsylvania State University, captured an incredible photo of the snakes forming a massive knot during their mating ritual. The dens where … [Read more...] about Tens of Thousands of Garter Snakes Emerge from Hibernation for Rare Mating Ritual in Southern Manitoba, Canada
Ancient Armadillo the Size of a Car Discovered in Argentina
In recent years, Argentina has become a treasure trove for paleontologists, with a wealth of fossils discovered in the country’s vast expanses. One of the latest discoveries made headlines worldwide, as a farmer stumbled upon the shells of four ancient armadillos called Glyptodonts, the size of cars. The largest of the four shells is about the size of a Volkswagen Beetle, … [Read more...] about Ancient Armadillo the Size of a Car Discovered in Argentina
Why Archaeologists Are Afraid To Open The Tomb Of China’s First Emperor
A few of the worries associated with opening the tomb of Qin Shi Huang include booby traps and mercury poisoning. In an unassuming field in the Shaanxi province of China, farmers made one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of all time in 1974. They unearthed pieces of a clay human figure while digging. Simply put, this was the tip of the iceberg. The field … [Read more...] about Why Archaeologists Are Afraid To Open The Tomb Of China’s First Emperor
Fisherman see something odd stuck on an iceberg – soon realize the unimaginable truth
It’s amazing how a simple act of kindness can make such a huge difference in the life of an animal. This was certainly the case for a stranded Arctic fox who was rescued by a group of crab-fishermen off the coast of Labrador, Canada. When Mallory Harrigan and her colleagues spotted a mushroom-shaped iceberg about four miles out at sea, they thought they saw a baby seal … [Read more...] about Fisherman see something odd stuck on an iceberg – soon realize the unimaginable truth