Great Smoky Mountains National Park is located on the border of Tennessee and North Carolina in the southeastern United States. With over 14 million annual visitors, it is by far the most visited National Park in the United States. Established in 1934, the National Park has an area of 522,419 acres (2,114 square kilometers). A …
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Located in the Satpura range of Madhya Pradesh, Kanha National park is the foremost destination for Tiger lovers in India. Spread over an area of about 920 square kilometers, this protected forest is home to 88 adult Tigers (as identified in 2018). Kanha National Park is part of the larger Kanha Tiger reserve which is …
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Yellowstone National Park is one of the most visited National parks in the United States. Spread over an area of 2,219,789 acres, the national park is famous for its wildlife, geysers, hot springs, and other hydrothermal systems. The vast area of the National Park falls in the states of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, majorly in …
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King Cobra is a large venomous snake found in South Asia and Southeast Asia. Because of its size and deadly neurotoxin venom, the King Cobra is one of the most feared snakes, although it is rarely encountered. The following are some interesting facts about the mighty King Cobra. Let’s read. The world’s largest venomous snake …
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The Mugger is a crocodile species native to the Indian subcontinent and Iran. Also known as the Marsh crocodile, it is a medium-sized crocodile with adults reaching a length of up to 4.5 meters (14.7 ft). Characteristics The Mugger crocodiles have a relatively broader snout as compared with other crocodiles. A wider snout is a …
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The gharial is a crocodilian found in the rivers of India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Also known as the fish-eating crocodile or gavial, it is one of the longest extant crocodilians with a typical length between 10-18 ft. The gharial is classified as critically endangered by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) and hence …
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Asiatic Lion as the name suggests is a Lion subspecies native to Asia. These lions are generally smaller in size as compared to most African Lions. Due to loss of habitat, hunting, and poaching, the Asiatic Lion population dropped to below 300 in the 20th century. Now the Asiatic Lion is found only in the …
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Snakes are limbless reptiles that are found on every continent except Antarctica (also found in the Indian and the Pacific Oceans). Most snakes do not possess venom and kill their prey through constriction. The largest snakes in the world are all constrictors, either Boa or Python. The following is the list of the largest snakes …
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The Red Panda is a mammal found in the Eastern Himalayas and some regions of China. Although called a “Panda”, the Red Panda is not closely related to the Giant Panda biologically. The following are some interesting facts about the Red Panda. Let’s read. Interesting facts about the Red Panda A Red panda is just …
Birds are animals belonging to the class Aves. Birds are warmblooded, easily identified from their feathers, wings, and beaks, and are found throughout the Earth including Antarctica. Not all birds can fly. Also, not all birds are carnivores. Birds are generally lightweight and smaller in size. However, there are some birds that weigh over 50 …
