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Facts About Orangutans

March 31, 2019 By admin Leave a Comment

Orangutan is a Malay word meaning ”person of the forest.” Orangutans are long haired apes and somewhat orange-red colored primates that are found only in the islands, Sumatra and Borneo. They are highly intelligible creatures and are able to recognize themselves in a mirror. Some people believe that they can speak but choose not to, because of fear that they would be forced to work if they were ever caught talking. Currently these apes are categorized as critically endangered and their population is under constant decline.

Orangutans at Phoenix Zoo in USA

Orangutan’s are very large, reaching up to 4 to 5 ft (1.2 to 1.5m) in height.

They can build different tools like sticks to dig insect nests and nests for themselves on trees.

They have 32 permanent teeth just like humans do.

They spend much of their time in trees in their tropical rain forest home.

Orangutans at Dudley Zoo in UK.

Orangutans can make about 13 to 15 different kind of sounds.

Adult Orangutans weigh around 73 to 180 lbs.

They use large leaves as umbrellas to protect themselves from getting wet during rains.

The diet of an Orangutan consists of mainly fruits and leaves from rain forest trees. They also eat bark, insects, honey, meat and sometimes eggs on rare occasions. Sometimes they also eat soil and rock.

An Orangutan having a snack

Orangutans can give birth only once in every eight years.

Orangutans have a life span of 30 to 40 years, though some have lived as long as 60 years in captivity.

Unfortunately human activities like deforestation and hunting has caused a huge decline in their population which has placed them under the threat of extinction.

An Orangutan at Singapore Zoo
Author: Michael Gwyther-Jones / (CC BY 2.0)

Useful and Interesting Facts About Kittens

March 31, 2019 By admin Leave a Comment

Kittens are one of the most cute and adorable little things and it’s really fun to play with them. They are also more sociable than grown up cats and like to play and interact with their owners. Like all babies, kittens are also sensitive and delicate. They require special care and attention in the early part of their life. Here are some useful and interesting facts about kittens that could be helpful to people who own cats or plan to get one.

A 1 day old Maine Coon kitten.
Author: Maine Coon Castle / (CC BY-ND 2.0)

Kittens that are adopted at too young an age tend to bite more than those who spend the early 12-16 weeks with their mothers. So, it would be better to adopt kittens along with the mother.

Kittens are sensitive and can get sick easily. So, owners should get their kittens vaccinated and medicated. They should also visit a vet regularly.

A kitten opening its eyes for the first time.

Kittens need their mothers in the early weeks of their life.The mother’s milk is important for a proper and nutritious growth. It also contains essential antibodies that protects the kitten from infectious diseases.The mothers keep their babies warm because young kittens are unable to regulate body temperature.

As Infant kittens can’t regulate their body temperature, don’t bathe your kitten until it is at least 8 weeks old.And use only kitten-safe products for its cleaning. Adult cat or dog products could be toxic.

Kittens love to play.
Author: Stephan Czuratis / (CC BY-SA 2.5)

Keep them confined to a safe room and don’t let them wander off.They may get lost somewhere in your house. So keep them in one location until they are old enough to explore what’s outside.

Take care of hazards like electrical sockets, electrical cords, small toys or pieces of string which they might try to swallow.

A Diamond Eye kitten
Author: yoppy / (CC BY 2.0)

Feed the kitten three or four small meals daily until the kitten is 6 months old. Kittens have tiny tummies and can’t eat a load of food at once.

Keep your kitten’s claws clipped so that it doesn’t scratch your skin or any other object.

And finally when they are old enough, let them wander outside and explore the world but make sure they have taken proper vaccines and medications and even when they’re outside, keep an eye on them and don’t let them go near a road where there is a lot of traffic.

Just another cute kitty pic
Author: kadome / (CC BY 2.0)

Facts About White Field Roses

March 26, 2019 By admin Leave a Comment

White Field Roses are a species of Rose shrub mainly found in England and other European countries. It’s most commonly found in hedgerows,along road sides and railway tracks in southern England. Field Roses grow in the wild and are known for their rambling nature, which means they tend to climb or grow over walls, arches and trees. White colored flowers bloom on the plant in late spring and summers until autumn when fruits called Rosehips on the plant become ripe.

Field Rose (Rosa arvensis)
Author: Peter O’Connor / (CC BY-SA 2.0)

The Scientific name for Field Roses is Rosa Arvensis belonging to the genus Rosa. It was first described in 1762 by William Hudson, a British botanist.

Although, more commonly known as the Field Rose, the plant is also known by other names such as the Musk Rose, Kriech-Rose or as the Rosier des Champs in French. In the Netherlands it’s also known as the Bosroos.

Field roses grow up to 3-4 meters in height producing bright creamy-white colored flowers with yellow centers.

A cluster of Field Roses
Author: Patrick Nouhailler / (CC BY-SA 2.0)

These mildly scented flowers are about 4-5 cm in diameter. Each field rose flower has about 5-8 petals.

Field Roses can be grown in almost any type of moderately fertile soil but they prefer less acidic conditions.

Each branch on the stem has about 5-7 leaves. The leaves are oval shaped with zig-zag and pointy edges.

Field Rose Shrub. Green colored rosehips can be seen that ripe and turn to red in autumn.
Author: peganum / (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Every leaf on the plant has an approximate length of 1-3.5cm.

The stems and branches are covered in curvy shaped thorns that act as a natural defense mechanism for the plant against predators.

The plant also acts as a food source for some small insects, birds and mammals.

Ripe rosehips on Rosa arvensis during autumn.
Author: Dr Mary Gillham Archive Project / (CC BY 2.0)

Butterflies, caterpillars, moths and bees feed on the leaves and nectar of the flowers.

The rosehips are consumed by birds and some mammals.

During autumn, the rosehips (fruit of rose plants) become fully ripe. The hips are bright red and sometimes deep purple in color.

Ripe rosehips of Rosa arvensis
Author: Dr Mary Gillham Archive Project / (CC BY 2.0)

Rosehips are round shaped and contain seeds and small hairs that can be very itchy, but they are also edible.

The hips are rich in Vitamin C and as such are used to make Jams, Soups, Rosehip syrup, Rosehip tea and also in the preparation of some medicines.

Auhtor: Phil Sellens / (CC BY 2.0)

Facts About Sunnyvale City, California

March 24, 2019 By admin Leave a Comment

Sunnyvale is part of the silicon valley in Santa Clara, California, USA. The city is famous for being one of the major tech hubs in USA. A lot of tech and defense companies have their offices in the city.

Sunnyvale, California

The total area of the city is 58.8km2. 1.8km2 of this area is water.

The town was named Sunnyvale on March 24,1901. It was named Sunnyvale because of its sunny climate in contrast to its surrounding areas which had a foggy climate.

Sunnyvale officially became a city in 1912. Ms. Edwina Benner was elected as the first mayor of Sunnyvale in 1924.

Sunnyvale has a population of more than 140000 according to a census conducted in 2010.

Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale. Named after Martin Murphy, Jr, the man who planted the first orchard in Santa Clara Valley
Author: Vadim Manuylov / (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Average size of a family in Sunnyvale is 3.15

The median age of people living in Sunnyvale is 36.

The city has an unemployment rate of about 2.2%.

Average household income of a family living in Sunnyvale is about $121546 US dollars per year.

The combined GDP of the San Jose – Sunnyvale- Sana Clara area is $275 billion USD.

Yahoo Headquarters in Sunnyvale.
Author: Coolcaesar / (CC BY-SA 3.0)

The city has warm and dry summers with mildly cool winters. Temperature in Sunnyvale varies from 6-44°C throughout the span of an year.

Average rainfall in the city is 584mm per year.

The city has offices of some major tech and defense companies including Yahoo, Advanced Micro Devices(AMD), LinkedIn, Lockheed Martin, Apple and Google.

Some famous people from Sunnyvale include actress Teri Hatcher, economist Max Lorenz, scientist Charles Walton and rapper Antonio William.

Sunset in Sunnyvale.
Author: Dileep Eduri / (CC BY-ND 2.0)

Facts About Havasu Waterfall

March 20, 2019 By admin Leave a Comment

Havasu water falls are located somewhere in the middle of the huge cliffs and ridges of the Grand Canyon in Arizona. This waterfall is a part of the Havasupai Indian reservation and are part of the Havasu Creek, a tributary of the Colorado River.

Havasu Waterfall

Before 1910 water flowed along the whole cliff lining in multiple streams but due to some major floods the geography of the water fall has changed considerably and now water flows from just one point in a single stream.

Before 1910, this water fall was known as the Bridal Veil Fall.

The water fall is not very high and has an estimated height of 27-30 meters.

This picture was taken in the year 1900, when water flowed in multiple streams over the rock terrace.

The high presence of Limestone and Magnesium in the waterfall’s reservoir gives the water a green-blue appearance.

Havasu waterfall is part of the Havasupai Indian Reservation.

Havasu Falls at Sunrise
Author: Paul Kordwig / (CC BY-SA 4.0)

“Havasupai” means people of “blue-green” waters.

It’s also a popular camping and swimming site for visitors and tourists.

Havasu Waterfall

The Havasupai reservation gets about 20000 visitors every year, and though the region has a lot of other places to visit , a lot of these visitors come just to catch a glimpse of this fantastic piece of nature and occasionally, also to take a dip in its blue-green waters.

Havasu Waterfall at night
Author: Jeremy Evans/Flickr / (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Facts About Houbara Bustards

March 17, 2019 By admin 1 Comment

Houbara Bustards are a species of large migratory birds found in parts of Asia, Middle East and Africa. The bird is most abundant in Central Asia and Pakistan. The main migration route of these birds is from Kazakhstan to Pakistan and vice versa.

Houbara Bustard
Author: shankar s. / (CC BY 2.0)

The birds spend the summers in the Central Asian Republics, primarily in Kazakhstan.

During winters they migrate to arid or semi-arid regions, primarily to Pakistan.

The scientific name of the bird is Chlamydotis Undulata.

Houbara Bustard photographed in The Canary Islands, Spain
Author: Chmee2 / (CC BY-SA 3.0)

It’s also known as the African Houbara, in Africa.

They are about 55-65cm in length with a total width of 135-170m including the wings. Females are slightly taller than males.

The birds are brown in color, with black markings on their body.

Weight of these birds range from 1-2.5kg. Males are slightly heavier than females.

A Houbara Bustard living in captivity.
Author: Jimfbleak / (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Female Houbaras lay eggs in quantities of 3-4. These eggs hatch about 24 days after being laid. The newly hatched birds take 35 days to completely develop their wings.

These birds are omnivores by nature and their diet mainly consists of small seedlings, insects, small snakes, birds and rodents.

They don’t drink water and get their water intake from their food.

Global population of the species is estimated to be somewhere between 50000-100000.

Houbara Bustard
Author: Frank Vassen / (CC BY 2.0)

Houbaras are considered vulnerable to extinction because of excessive hunting by humans and urbanization of the habitat of these birds.

It is believed that after every 20 year period, population of this bird is decreased by 30-49%.

Houbaras are under significant threat by humans especially in Pakistan. Every year during the winter season hundreds and sometimes even thousands of the birds are hunted by Arab Sheikhs and Princes who visit Pakistan. Unless, hunting Houbaras isn’t completely banned and steps aren’t taken to conserve this species, the Houbara Bustard may become extinct very soon.

Houbara Bustard
Author: Frank Vassen / (CC BY 2.0)
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