Mountain goats are fascinating creatures that live in the high altitudes of North America. They are known for their ability to climb steep cliffs and mountainsides with ease, making them one of the most agile animals in the world. What's even more fascinating is that the laws of physics do not seem to apply to these amazing creatures. To understand this phenomenon, it is … [Read more...] about The Physics-Defying Abilities of Mountain Goats
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The Rainbow Mountain In Peru Is Unlike Anything You’ve Ever Seen Before
This colorful mountain is 100% natural. It’s made up of 14 colorful minerals that give the mountain an amazing rainbow-like appearance. Vinicunca, also known as Montaa de Siete Colores (Seven Colored Mountain), is part of Peru's unique natural topography. It is situated in the Peruvian Andes, near Cusco, at an elevation of 17,100 feet (5200 meters). This multicolored … [Read more...] about The Rainbow Mountain In Peru Is Unlike Anything You’ve Ever Seen Before
The Strangest Mountain in the World, which Inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Novel “The Lost World”
With a unique ecosystem found only above the clouds, the mystic flat-topped Mount Roraima on the tripoint of Venezuela, Guyana, and Brazil perplexed 19th-century explorers and inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novel 'The Lost World.' Mount Roraima is located on the Guiana Shield in Venezuela's 30,000-square-kilometer Canaima National Park. This strange-looking geological … [Read more...] about The Strangest Mountain in the World, which Inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Novel “The Lost World”
Kea Birds Are The Only Mountain Parrots In The World And They’re Facing Extinction
All you bird fanatics out there will be interested to learn that New Zealand is home one to one of the cheekiest, smartest, and most playful alpine parrots in the entire world. Well, to be fair, they're the only alpine parrots in the entire world, but that just makes them even more special. This is the kea, which New Zealanders have lovingly also dubbed the … [Read more...] about Kea Birds Are The Only Mountain Parrots In The World And They’re Facing Extinction
Meet The Incredible Mountain Wolf (The Dhole) From Asia
A canid that is indigenous to Central, South, and Southeast Asia is the dhole (Cuon alpinus). Aside from red wolf (not to be confused with Canis rufus), red dog, and mountain wolf, other English names for the species include Asiatic wild dog, Indian wild dog, whistling dog, and wild dog. Though it lacks a third lower molar, has a convex rather than concave head, and only has … [Read more...] about Meet The Incredible Mountain Wolf (The Dhole) From Asia