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Looking to try some awesome cuisine? In this article, you'll learn about 28 Cuban foods, including Cuban-American dishes, desserts, and drinks to either try next time you're traveling or at home when looking to change things up. I'm ...

What comes to your mind when you picture an armadillo? Perhaps you picture a cute little rolly-polly creature. Today we are going to talk about giant armadillos. While they are cute, they are not little. Here you'll learn ...

While exploring the Galapagos Islands we came across some Darwin’s cotton. I had never seen a cotton plant before (not much cotton is grown in Canada) the only cotton I was familiar with was what comes in plastic ...

How many volcanoes are in Ecuador? You would think that would be a pretty straightforward question. But as I was doing my research I found that the answers were very different depending on which website I was looking ...

Hippopotami are huge, strong, and very loud animals! What sound does a hippo make? They make a variety of noises and sounds - both above and underwater. Beyond the stomping and splashing noises they make as they move ...

Learn about the best Egyptian foods, desserts, and drinks that you should try either at home or the next time you're in the country. As you'll see, much of Egyptian cusine is vegetarian. Some of the most popular ...

Are you wondering how many Spanish speaking countries there are? Perhaps you have learned a little bit of Spanish in school, and are wondering where this could prove useful. Or maybe you love the culture and want to ...

Thinking of visiting the Galapagos Islands? The archipelago is famous for its animals, diving, and rugged terrain. In this article, we'll "dive" into Galapagos Islands facts, including fascinating geography, history, flora, and fauna of these beautiful islands. Galapagos ...

Sure, Ecuador has the Amazon rainforest. But have you heard of the cloud forest in Ecuador? In this article, you'll learn about Ecuador's cloud forests, what to see, where to find them, and how to prepare for your ...

Africa is known for having all sorts of wonderful animals, including a wide variety of antelopes. But what about African deer? In this article, you'll learn all about the only African deer. We'll also discuss what all the ...

Having been born in the Philippines, I grew up eating traditional Filipino food. Here's my guide to the best Filipino foods, including dishes, sweet desserts, and drinks. Plus the super popular, Jollibee restaurant. Despite having lived most of ...

Not all hyenas are the laughing kind. In this guide, you'll learn all about brown hyenas, including what they look like, their diet, and what sounds they make. Strandwolves are long-haired hyenas found in southern Africa. Brown Hyena ...

When I was in grade 2 my teacher taught us all about rainforests. I've been fascinated by them ever since. If you're like me, you'll enjoy learning all about the 16 largest rainforests in the world. To start ...

A baby cheetah is one of the most adorable creatures on earth (mind you, I say that about most animals). With their brown eyes and fluffy mantle, I can't help but say "awwww!" In this article, you'll learn ...

To travel as safely as possible, we created this list of the safest African countries. In this post, you'll learn about the safest countries in Africa, according to actual data. Not opinions and tourism board marketing. We'll also ...

If the Netherlands is in your travel plans, here's how to say hello in Dutch. Plus a whole set of greetings to add to your vocabulary before you go. I'll also discuss how to respond to these greetings, ...

What are the fastest animals in the world? In this post, you'll learn about the world's 30 fastest animals. They are organized by land, air, and water. And include mammals, birds, sharks, fish. And both predator and prey ...

You've likely heard that "a watched pot never boils." If you're really hungry for some delicious pasta, rice, lentils, or potatoes it may seem like it is taking forever for the water to reach boiling point. So how ...

How do bears diets vary across species (grizzly, polar, brown, black, etc.) and regions? What do bears eat? Learn which bears are mostly carnivorous, which are mostly herbivorous, and what foods they favor. All bears are omnivores. While ...

Are squirrels vegetarian, omnivores, or carnivores? Sure, squirrels eat seeds and nuts. But do squirrels eat meat? Learn their eating habits: foods they'll eat and what they avoid. Squirrels are omnivores, which means that their diet consists of ...

Rwenzori Mountains are home to two of the highest peaks in Africa. In this post, you'll learn about these famous mountains in DRC and Uganda. There are national parks, endangered animals, and five vegetation zones. Learn why they ...

Have you ever wondered about African fat-tailed geckos? In this article, you'll learn some really cool facts about these little creatures, like what they look like, where they live, what they eat, and so on. You'll also learn ...

What's the difference: panther vs jaguar? It isn't as straightforward as you may think. It all depends on what you mean by "panther". In this post, we'll clarify what a panther is. And then break down key differences ...

Rivers are considered to be a source of life and economy in many places around the world. In this article, we'll look at the 12 longest rivers in South America. Learn about their length, depth, major features, and ...

There's a certain sweetness when it comes to animals that mate for life. Scarlet macaws, for example, will spend up to 50 years together. In this post, you'll learn about monogamous animals, including birds, mammals, fish, crustaceans, even ...

Animal tails are for balance, climbing, and attracting females. Which land animal has the longest tail? In this post, you'll learn about the longest tails: by overall length and by a ratio of their body length. The giraffe ...

Many mammals have horns and antlers. What are the differences between antlers vs horns? Here are the key differences between antlers and horns. Plus other animals with horn-like growths. And the largest horns and antlers on the planet ...

When thinking about rivers in Africa, people often think of the Nile River. In this post, you'll learn about the Nile, and 11 other African rivers. These rivers are beautiful and cover some breathtaking scenery. The longest river ...

Thinking about a trip to Uganda? While it's true that the biggest reason many would want to go there is for the tourist attractions, the first place you'll see in the country is most likely the airport. In ...

Lion vs ostrich? Can an ostrich kill a lion? In this post, you'll learn 2 ways an ostrich defends itself. And the power in an ostrich kick force. Ostriches have more power than you might think. An ostrich ...

Curious how to say "I love you" in Spanish? Here are 12 expressions to share how you feel, without embarrassing yourself. You'll learn differences between expressions so you can express yourself accurately. Perhaps you have a love of ...

Sharks are known for their dorsal fin and teeth. But what about bones? Do sharks have bones? And how many? In this post, you'll learn about shark skeletons, teeth, and cartilage. While they can fossilize, sharks do not ...

Elephants can weigh +13,000 lb, the earth's largest land animal. What do elephants eat that helps them grow so large? Learn about the diet of all three species, plus the volume of food and water they consume daily ...

Elephants are popular at zoos and on safari. How long do elephants live? In this post, we'll consider the lifespan of both Asian and African elephants in the wild and in captivity. African elephants live for 56-70 years ...

The Etruscan shrew is an incredible little mammal. It is the smallest mammal in the world, aside from a tiny bat. What do we know about this jittery creature? How small are Etruscan shrews? Are they venomous? If ...

Eagles are large, powerful birds of prey. There are 68 species of eagles. In this post, you'll learn about the largest eagles in the world. The biggest eagles are sorted by weight, length, and wingspan. The largest eagle ...

How many eagle species can you name? If you have lived in North America (like myself), perhaps the bald eagle comes to mind. In this post, you'll learn about all 68 species of eagles found around the world ...

Rhinoceros beetles are certainly cool insects to look at. Both the longest and the heaviest beetles in the world are species of rhinoceros beetles. Where do rhino beetles live? Are they dangerous? How strong are rhino beetles? In ...

What are the fastest animals in Africa? In post, you'll learn about the fastest predators and prey, land and flying animals. They include wildebeests, ostriches, lions, cheetahs, and two birds. You'll find top speeds (imperial and metric) plus ...

What do rhinos eat? In this article, you'll learn about the eating habits of all 5 rhino species (white, black, Indian, Javan, and Sumatran). We'll also discuss additional questions about rhinoceros diets and eating habits. What do Rhinoceros ...