Bamboo: The Grass That Thinks It’s a Tree Did you know the world’s fastest-growing plant isn’t a tree at all? Say hello to bamboo, the superstar of the plant world that’s often mistaken for a tree—but is actually a type of grass! Yep, you read
Only two northern white rhinos are left in the world. Habitat loss is now the number 1 threat to African species. Over 50% of coral reefs? Gone to warming oceans. Majority of headlines around animal news today are along these lines and the one thing that is crystal clear is,
Zoos often come across as a win-win situation, right? Animals get a home, meals on schedule, and protection—all for “free.” But is it really free for the animals? Or are we paying a much higher price than we realize? To be honest, writing this piece wasn’t easy. My
I’ve never really been a “flower girl.” Funny, right? Especially since my name is Heather! While candy has always been my first love (sweet tooth club 🍭), lately, I’ve found myself mesmerized by flowers because of my mum, who is a massive flower enthusiast. Her garden is a stunning
Can you imagine if the garbage truck in your neighbourhood did not come for a month? The stench alone will have you contemplating whether to relocate. No one likes the dirty work hence, why pollution is a major contributor to climate change but that’s not today’s focal point.
Picture this: you’re watching a nature documentary, and suddenly, a sea otter is gliding through a forest—not on land but underwater. The dense, silky "trees" swaying back and forth seem almost magical. What is this mysterious underwater grove? Meet kelp—one of the ocean’s most
A Pangolin is poached every 3 minutes for its scales, making it the most trafficked mammal on the planet. Elephant tusks become a high end collectors item and the same fate prescribed to Rhino horns. Bear fur? A luxury coat that we can honestly do without. And the list goes
On a recent getaway to the coastal town of Mombasa, I opted for the SGR train. A convenient, scenic route that whisks you through breathtaking landscapes, and if you’re lucky, you’ll spot wildlife as it slices through Tsavo East and West national parks. Among the graceful elephants and
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The Arctic tern might be small, but its life story is anything but ordinary. Imagine a bird that spends most of its life flying — not just across a region, but from one end of the Earth to the other, year after year. Covering a round-trip migration of roughly 30,000