Gentoo penguins propose to their mates by presenting them with the smoothest pebble they can find. If the female accepts, she will gift him one back. They will do this back-and-forth for weeks until they have the perfect amount of pretty pebbles to build their nest together. Source Potter, A. (n.d.). The gift to win …
An aphrodisiac is any substance used to increase pleasure, desire, and/or performance In Indian and Greek folklore, saffron was considered to be an aphrodisiac so potent that it would corrupt any woman In Indian and Greek folklore, saffron was considered to be an aphrodisiac so potent that it would corrupt any woman. Today, saffron has …
The Chinese Lunar New Year begins during the New Moon on January 29th. It is both the beginning of the new year based on the lunar calendar and the celebration of the arrival of Spring. The Chinese Zodiac is a 12-year cycle with each year being a different element and animal. There are 12 animals …
Bears don’t actually hibernate during the winter. Instead, they enter a state known as torpor—a deep sleep that allows them to conserve energy to survive winter. During torpor, bears don’t need to eat, drink, urinate, or defecate. Bears can survive without food and water by lowering their body temperatures while their bodies break down stored …
Five Wolf Facts and Over 30 Seconds of Howls In the Nez Perce (Nimiipuu) Tribe, wolves (hîmiin) symbolize wisdom, strength, and family loyalty in tribal legend. In the Nez Perce (Nimiipuu) Tribe, wolves (hîmiin) symbolize wisdom, strength, and family loyalty in tribal legend. The wolf is viewed as a leader of animals that influences how those animals …