Aphrodisiacs in nature

Aphrodisiacs in Nature

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 …

Bears don’t actually hibernate during the winter

Bears don’t actually hibernate during the winter

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 …

Silhouette of a wolf howling at a full moon in a twilight wilderness setting.

Howling For The Wolf Moon: Five Wolf Facts

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 …