Giraffes, which are the tallest mammals in the world, are not usually aggressive but have been known to go on the attack if they feel threatened. Their main weapon is their head, which they swing at enemies like a wrecking ball. Then there are the equally iconic giraffes, zebras and…
The French bulldog is high maintenance and is likely to cost more in vet visits than other dog breeds. French bulldogs often incur spinal disorders, heart defects, joint disease and eye problems. Trouble Breathing: Due to some structural deformities in their faces French Bulldogs have trouble breathing. … Heat Stroke:…
Futons are typically firmer than traditional mattresses because they are designed to be put on the floor, and so using a futon on the floor can potentially be good for you. However, as a solution to chronic or severe back pain, a futon is probably not the best idea as…
The American Agriculture Department says a typical serving is around 3 ounces, which looks like 12 to 15 individual fries, and is around 140 calories. If we assume each fry is 10 calories each, this means even 5 or 6 French fries can be 60 calories. You might be surprised…
Affectionate and friendly, the galah cockatoo has a reputation for being a loving pet. Unlike umbrella cockatoosumbrella cockatoosUmbrella cockatoos are native to the tropics of Indonesia. These birds originally hail from the Maluku Islands in the central and northern parts of the archipelago. They are now commonly found throughout all…
Marching brass instruments are brass instruments specially designed to be played while moving. Most instruments do not have a marching version – only the following have marching versions: Trumpet. Mellophone/French horn. Like the mellophone in F, the marching French Horn is a bell front instrument used in marching bands and…
Galician Celts have an ancient history. As early as 600BC, they built hill-forts called castros, some of which remain dotted across the hills today. Craftsmen made gold jewellery, as well as life-sized stone figures to guard their settlements. Is Galician a Celtic? The region became modern day Galicia, which is…
The thin, porous skin of frogs and tadpoles makes them sensitive creatures. Through this skin, they absorb chemicals from the air and water. For this reason, frogs are good indicators of environmental damage. If you hear many frogs in an area, it means that the local environment is likely to…
People who play video games for long periods of time tend to report feeling happier than those who do not, a study has indicated. The Oxford Internet Institute research focused on two games: Nintendo’s Animal Crossing and EA’s Plants vs Zombies. Another reason adults who game are happier is because…
South Africa is home to at least five species of the Bufo genus, the so-called “true toadstrue toadsA true toad is any member of the family Bufonidae, in the order Anura (frogs and toads). This is the only family of anurans in which all members are known as toads, although…