Studies have found that thanks to their genetic mutations, the Sherpa people, who have been living in the high altitudes of the Himalayas for centuries, have developed ‘superhuman’ qualities as mountain climbers. The Sherpa are a Nepali ethnic group who migrated to the mountainous regions of Nepal 500 years ago from Tibet. Today, they are well-known for being among the … [Read more...] about The Sherpa People of the Himalayas Have Evolved to Be Superhuman Mountain Climbers
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Tianmen Mountain
Tianmen Mountain (simplified Chinese: 天门山; traditional Chinese: 天門山; pinyin: Tiānmén Shān; lit. 'Heaven's Gate Mountain') is a mountain located within Tianmen Mountain National Park, Zhangjiajie, in the northwestern part of Hunan Province, China. Mountain A cablecar was constructed in 2005[1] by the French company Poma from nearby Zhangjiajie railway station to the top … [Read more...] about Tianmen Mountain
Carrying Her Baby, A Mountain Lion Protects the Young from Predators
She is one gorgeous, loving mother to the pumas, OMG. And look at that adorable yet horribly helpless cub. It's amazing how mother animals instinctively know how to look out for their young. Animal welfare must improve on the part of humans. I wish I had a magic wand to protect this mother and her cub.I appreciate you sharing. Really cute cubs in the video, and the mother … [Read more...] about Carrying Her Baby, A Mountain Lion Protects the Young from Predators