Great Smoky Mountains National Park is located on the border of Tennessee and North Carolina in the southeastern United States. It is the most visited national park in the country, with 12-13 million annual visitors. Established in 1934, the National Park has an area of 522,419 acres (2,114 sq km). A UNESCO World Heritage site, […]
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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 940 square kilometers, this protected forest is home to around 130 Tigers (as identified in 2022). Kanha National Park is part of the larger Kanha Tiger reserve which is
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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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The Asiatic lion is a population of lion native to Asia. These lions are generally smaller in size as compared to most African Lions. Because of habitat loss and poaching, the Asiatic lion population dropped to below 300 in the 20th century. Now the Asiatic lion is found only in the Gujarat state of India
Snakes are limbless reptiles that are found on every continent except Antarctica (also found in the Indian and 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 in
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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 Is Red Panda a bear?
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Birds are animals belonging to the class Aves. They are warmblooded, easily identified from their feathers, wings, and beaks, and are found throughout the Earth including Antarctica. In this article, we will see what are the top 10 largest birds in the world. Let’s read. Top 10 largest birds in the world 1. Common Ostrich
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An average human can run at a speed of only 10-15 kilometers per hour (6-9 mph). The fastest animal on Earth can achieve an unbelievable speed of over 300 kilometers per hour (186 mph). This means that the fastest animal on Earth is as fast as a bullet train. In this article, we will see
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Although the largest extant animals on Earth are found in the ocean, there are some gigantic land animals that should only be encountered from a safe distance. The following are the top 5 largest extant land animals. Top 5 largest land animals 1. Elephant Elephants are the largest land animals. Found in Asia and Africa,
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