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Flora and Fauna of New Zealand and Australia

One of the most amazing things about both Australia and New Zealand is the abundance of truly exotic and unique wildlife. Both countries are famous for knocking tourists off their feet with the sometimes comical absurdity of the animals that live there. Australian marsupials When visiting Australia, be sure to see plenty of marsupials. The most common and well known of these types of mammals are the kangaroo and the koala. A marsupial is a mammal whose female also has a pouch where she carries her babies after they are born. Apart from kangaroos and koalas, there are many types [...]

Portland Oregon Living Conditions and History

If you are considering a move to the West Coast, then you should keep Portland in mind as a possible destination. This article will give you a brief overview of the history and living conditions that you can expect in this beautiful area. After learning a little about the area I highly recommend that you check out the current Portland Oregon real estate market to see if this is the right place to call home. Portland History This city is an astonishing place to live. It is known for being the most green city in the nation and second in [...]

Weird Animals – The Purple Frog

The purple frog is considered to be among the world’s weird animals. The purple frog, as its name suggests, is dark purple in color. Its body is similar to most frogs yet the purple frog is chubby in shape and measures seven centimeters in length. The frog is often described as looking ‘bloated’ in appearance. The purple frog is considered a strange animal as its head looks like it is too small in comparison to the size of its body. Its fore limbs and hind limbs lack length and end in partially webbed feet featuring rounded toes. The frog is [...]

Why You Should Read Great Autobiographies

I have recently gotten more interested in reading memoirs. Great autobiographies can provide a glimpse into people’s lives that biographies cannot. Even the most objective biographer, while their books may be more factually accurate than an autobiography, cannot provide as intimate a picture of a person as someone who is writing about themselves and their own experiences. For instance, a biographer writing about Winston Churchill can give the facts of his life, present a chronological timeline, and draw conclusions for the reader based on the documents, speeches, and media that Winston left behind. If I want to know about Mr. [...]

Introduction to Diamondback Rattlesnakes

Diamondback rattlesnakes fall into two species, the Eastern diamondback and the Western diamondback.  Eastern diamondback rattlesnakes inhabit most of the southeast and all of Florida.  The Western diamondback rattlesnakes inhabit the majority of the southwest.  The range of the western diamondback extends down into Mexico, and their habitat ranges from coastal areas to the deserts and high mountain terrain. In general diamondback rattlesnakes are aggressive.  When provoked they will get into their defensive stance and rattle their tails.  Their tendency is to strike first, then retreat, but they do not back down.  Perhaps this is due to their solitary nature.  [...]

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