The giraffe is the tallest of all land living animal species. But where do giraffes live? This post will answer that question, and also tell you a few facts about giraffes.
Where do giraffes live?
Giraffes live in only one continent- Africa. They are found between the countries of Chad (which is in Central Africa) and South Africa. They live in savannas, grassland or open woodland. They enjoy roaming through both dense
Squirrels are small rodents which mainly eat nuts, seeds, fruit and fungi. But where do squirrels live? This post will answer that question, and also look at some interesting facts about squirrels.
Where do squirrels live?
Squirrels live in most parts of the world. They are found in Europe, Asia, Africa and America. There are no squirrels in Australia. Squirrels live in woodland, as they build nests (called ‘dreys’) in trees. The
During Easter, many people give Easter eggs to their friends and family. But why do we give Easter eggs? That is what this post will answer.
Why do we give Easter eggs?
In an ancient Pagan ritual, eggs were used to symbolize the rebirth of earth. Early Christians adopted this and used it to represent the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The hard shell of the egg represents the sealed Tomb where Jesus
Peru (officially the Republic of Peru) is a country located in South America. Here are some interesting facts about Peru.
Interesting Facts About Peru
- Peru is classified as a ‘developing country’. About 40% of the population live in poverty.
- The official (and most spoken) language in Peru is Spanish. Many Peruvians speak native languages.
- Voting in elections is compulsory for all citizens aged 18 to 70.
- Peru is divided into 25 different ‘regions’ and one
Bats are mammals. There are over 1,100 species of bats worldwide. But what do bats eat? This post will answer that question, and also look at some interesting facts about bats.
What do Bats Eat?
About 70% of bats are insectivores, which are carnivores that feed on insects and very small animals. Most of the other species of bats are frugivores. This means that they mainly eat fruit. A few species of
Scissors are used by millions of people everyday to cut objects. But who invented scissors? This post will answer that question, and also look at some interesting facts about scissors.
Who Invented Scissors?
No one knows who invented the first pair of scissors. We do know, however, that scissors were probably invented in Ancient Egypt in 1500BC. They were ‘spring scissors’ with two bronze blades connected at the handles by a thin
Shallots are vegetables. They are relatives of onions. They have a similar taste to onions, but they are sweeter and have a milder taste. They are used a lot in cooking and some people eat pickled shallots. Deep fried shallots are eaten in parts of Asia. The skin of a shallot can be golden brown or rose red in color. They have an off-white flesh. So know you know the
Australia (officially the Commonwealth of Australia) is a country in the Southern Hemisphere. Here are some interesting facts about Australia.
- Australia is the sixth largest country by total area. However, the population is relatively small. Only 21.7 million people live in Australia.
- 60% of the population is concentrated in five capital cities- Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.
- Australia was originally called ‘New South Wales’.
- Australia is well known for its strong international sporting
Easter is an important celebration in the Christian calender. Christians believe that Jesus Christ was crucified as a sacrifice for mankind and was raised from the dead three days later. Here are some interesting facts about Easter.
Interesting Facts About Easter
- Easter is a ‘moveable feast’ because the date it is celebrated changes every year! Easter falls on the first Sunday following a full moon after March 21. So if there was
Pigs (also called hogs or swine) are animals that have small eyes, a small tail and have a snout for a nose. But what do pigs eat? This post will answer that question, and then look at some interesting facts about pigs.
What do Pigs Eat?
Pigs are omnivores, which means that they eat plants and animals. Pigs eat almost any kind of food, including dead insects, worms, trees, bark, garbage and