Author: Bevis

This strange sight perplexed visitors since its discovery, and spawned stories of giants having balanced the rock in its position, but geologists have a more realistic explanation: glaciers. This isn’t the first balancing rock to be discovered, and scientists believe that glaciers – capable of carrying such a heavy rock with them – left it behind as they receded to the North over 8,000 years ago. The power of glaciers trumps even giants. The Kummakivi Balancing Rock is a natural feature found in a scenic forest region of Ruokolahti, a municipality in the region of South Karelia, in the southeastern part of…

The mongoose is a member of the mongoose family, averaging 0.45 kg and 50 cm long. Despite their small size, in fact, carnivorous mongooses, known as opportunistic and excellent predators, are capable of provoking their prey with their good hearing and foresight. so they feed quite easily and grab their prey quickly thanks to their sharp teeth. Their favorite prey are termites, grasshoppers, crickets… but can also be rodents such as mice, rabbits, or small birds. They are also capable of hunting other carnivores such as jackals and venomous snakes. The mongoose not only does not run away, but actively…

Photographer Kelvin Hudson once came across a surreal scene that seemed to be from a fairy tale. Stunning blue morpho butterflies were half covering a tree Kelvin spotted while taking a stroll through a forest. The majority of the were hidden by the tree’s trunk, while other, smaller groups were perched on nearby branches. Naturally, he made the decision to take a picture, and the end result is an incredible picture. With images like this, timing and location are crucial. In particular, because mature blue morpho butterflies frequently hang out on the forest floor or in lower bushes and trees.…

In Turkey’s “City of Gladiators,” a historic fountain that was destroyed in a 23 BC earthquake has been repaired. Drinkable water is now again flowing from the two millennia-old water source, just as it did around 2,000 years ago. Unearthing Turkey’s Ancient City Of GladiatorsThe ancient city of Kibyra, or Cibyra Magna, is situated in the township of Gölhisar in the southwestern Burdur Province of Turkey. In ancient times it represented the capital city of an independent state known as Cibyratis, that lay just outside the north-western limits of the ancient province of Lycia, that thrived in Anatolia from 15-14th centuries BC,…

In Central and South America, there is a big bird called the king vulture (Sarcoramphus papa). It belongs to the Cathartidae family of vultures from the New World. Primarily found in tropical lowland woods, this vulture may be found from southern Mexico to northern Argentina. Although there are known fossil representatives of the genus Sarcoramphus, it is the only living representative. The king vulture is a large bird that is mostly white, with gray to black feathers on its ruff, wings, and tail. The skin color ranges from yellow, orange, blue, purple, and red, while the head and neck are…

For a destitute Thai female elephant, it is a gift and new hope. Elephants can be deadly when they get hostile or hungry since they are large and hefty. However, some of those fan-ear animals are amiable and helpful. Elephants have assisted humans with heavy duties in several Asian nations. Genuine relationships with wild animals are beneficial, yet occasionally, unfortunate events take place. It is a gift and new hope for a poor female elephant in Thailand. Elephants are big and heavy and can be dangerous when they are hungry or getting aggressive. On the other hand, a handful of…

Spectators at Rome’s ancient amphitheater enjoyed olives, figs, nuts and more In the sewers and passageways beneath the Colosseum, archaeologists have found new evidence of what attending events at the ancient amphitheater may have been like—and even what snacks spectators may have preferred. During a yearlong study, scientists unearthed traces of olives, nuts, meats, cherries, grapes, figs, blackberries and peaches from 1,900 years ago. Attendees at the famous amphitheater likely munched on these snacks while watching events like plays and gladiator fights. The discoveries “deepen our understanding of the experience and habits of those who came to this place during…

Don’t throw away unused items in your home just yet. Before throwing them away, you should check out these ideas to turn them into awesome decorations in your home using succulents. For some ideas that you can replicate, check out Clever Idea to Beautify Scrap with Succulents. Tool box Do you have a toolbox that’s been sitting in storage? Grab it and let’s grow succulents beautifully in it. You can choose the same type as this picture to give a neater and lush impression. Unused water pump Classic water pump models like this one may be obsolete and replaced with new…

This newborn elephant was in danger of having his trunk torn off by a crocodile, but his mother intervened to save him. This calf was frolicking around in the shallow area of an African bush watering hole when the crocodile jumped out of the water and clamped down on his trunk. The remainder of the herd watched in disbelief as they fought to protect the defenseless baby elephant from the ᴀᴛᴛᴀᴄᴋ by trumpeting and snorting. Despite all difficulties, the helpless baby elephant was able to repel the reptile and fall backward, forcing the distraught crocodile to retreat into the murky…

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The truth is, no plant is truly blue. They don’t rare and they don’t exist. The blue color on a plant is just the illusion of a deep green or purple tone created by natural phenomena. With the illusion of light, makes you want to say it’s a blue plant. Although blue plants don’t really exist, there are some plants with shades of blue that are hard not to admire. What are they? Discover on Best Garden Plants with Blue Shades. Blue Jade Vine The blue jade vine (Stronglyodon macrobotyrs) is a plant endemic to the tropical rainforests of the Philippines. This plant is…

A little crocodile was spotted in an S’An nature reserve relaxing on the back of what seemed to be a rock close to a watering well. The ‘rock’ suddenly moved, pulling the crocodile out of the water, and it became clearly obvious that the ‘rock’ was actually a hippo. The enormous hippo had dove into the river to cool off, and the young crocodile pounced on it thinking it was a rock because its back was only visible from above the water. James Armstrong, a 39-year-old photographer, caught this amusing sᴄᴇɴᴇ while on a yearly trip to the bush with…

When playing the Denver Nuggets on Monday night, the Los Angeles Lakers struggled terribly without LeBron James in the mix. It was expected that the depleted Lakers would lose to Nikola Jokic and company, 122-109, without their talisman. The good news for the Lakers is that LeBron’s time off seems like it’s going to end at just one game. With LA slated to take on Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in a marquee matchup on Thursday, it now appears as though James should be back in the lineup as usual. Lakers beat writer Dan Woike of the LA Times…

If you are a beginner gardener, often forget or busy just to water your houseplants, but still want to have fresh garden plants at home, then you should consider these 7 Gorgeous Indoor Plants That Are Almost Impossible to Kill. The 7 plants that we will review can be considered as hardy plants that tolerate neglect in their care. They also have a variety of shapes and colors that will make your living space more fresh and beautiful. Yucca (Yucca elephantipes) Yucca is one of the best indoor plants. They have striking leaf shapes that give your room a sharp and bold feel.…

Prior to the 2019–20 NBA season, the Los Angeles Clippers chose to go into win-now mode by teaming up Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Many believed the Los Angeles Clippers would crush the Los Angeles Lakers and govern the city of Los Angeles when the pair first started playing together. But a few years down the line, the Los Angeles Clippers, with their duo of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, are yet to make a huge impact on the team. Sure, the Clippers have destroyed the Lakers during their regular season matchups, but come playoff time, the Clippers are yet to even make…

After the Denver Nuggets ended their five-game winning streak, the Los Angeles Lakers will be eager to return to winning ways against the Dallas Mavericks. The Purple and Gold will look to LeBron James to steer them to a win again, while the Mavericks have their bonafide superstar in Luka Doncic. The question is about which superstar can buoy his team to victory. Dallas comes into this contest on the back of losses against the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Clippers, while the Lakers, who were without James and Anthony Davis, failed to close the game against Denver. Now, they look to regain that momentum…

That’s not all, though. These various prehistoric crocodiles come in all different sizes and shapes. Some of them were galloping crocodiles, able to chase after prey on land, while others were so big and powerful that they were effective dinosaur hunters. Paleontologist Paul Sereno in action. (Oregon State University / CC BY-SΑ 2.0 ) During excavations beginning in the 1990s, the famed paleontologist and dinosaur hunter, Paul Sereno, came across a staggering find when he and his team uncovered the fossilized skeleton of a giant prehistoric crocodile in the Αfrican Sahara known as a  Sarcosuchus imperator or SuperCroc. While fragments of this majestic monster had already been discovered…

7 Reason Why Peace Lilies May Not Bloom Peace lilies become an attractive ornamental plant and are highly valued for their beautiful blooming with white color. Some people love this plant with easy care and problems that are easy to fix. Maybe several times you will detect this plant does not flower and bloom for a long tome. To solve the problem, you can read a brief review below: Age of the plant As we age, the plant will stop production. This applies not only to humans, but also to plants. Peace lilies become one of the plants that include it will…

Jayson Tatum is moving up the All-Star voting ladder after an MVP-caliber start to the season. He is currently ranked third among frontcourt players in the Eastern Conference with 3.28 million votes after the second round of voting. https://twitter.com/celticsblog/status/1613604273664688138?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1613604273664688138%7Ctwgr%5Ebb51dbc313288a7ad8a5290cb66b319d9d5268fd%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.celticsblog.com%2F2023%2F1%2F12%2F23552299%2Fjayson-tatum-rises-in-all-star-voting-boston-celtics-jaylen-brown-marcus-smart-al-horford “I got my work cut out for me, behind KD, Embiid, and Giannis. But I think, regardless, all four of us will be at Utah,” Tatum said when asked about his chances of making his fourth consecutive All-Star appearance following Boston’s victory over the Dallas Mavericks on January 5. Tatum has risen above Joel Embiid in the latest voting but still sits behind Kevin Durant…

This unlucky lizard was caught inside a bird’s mouth and became tangled horribly before it managed to escape and leave its tail behind. Salah Baazizi, a 46-year-old amateur wildlife photographer from Aʟɢᴇʀɪᴀ who now resides in Orange County, took time away from his work as a software developer to capture the stunning dinner. Salah, who was observing from a distance of about 10 meters, filmed the horrifying sᴄᴇɴᴇ of an egret munching on a lizard at the Bolsa Chica Wildlife Conservancy in Southern California. The lizard tried to escape, wriggled and got stuck inside the egret’s mouth. Seven years after…

The Boston Celtics appear to be the greatest club in the NBA at this point in the 2022–23 season. With a record of 30-12, Boston leads the NBA standings by 1.5 games over the Denver Nuggets and is currently enjoying a four-game winning streak. The Celtics are eager to make it back to the Finals after falling to the Golden State Warriors there last summer. Following Boston’s win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, Jaylen Brown spoke with the media and revealed how the team began this season with one primary focus in mind (via HoopsHype): “We came into the season…

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The Boston Celtics and Jayson Tatum had a strong start to the 2022–23 NBA season. Tatum has had a fantastic season, which has helped the Celtics maintain their grasp on the top spot in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics are the only club in the league right now with 30 victories. Being the leader of the first seed in the East, Tatum is also a part of the conversation about winning the MVP award this season. But Jayson Tatum and the Celtics cannot be too tension free because the Brooklyn Nets are slowly but surely catching up to them with the…

What would happen if a buffalo and an elephant got into a fight? The video of these two creatures battling in the outdoors makes it clear who would win. The sᴄᴇɴᴇ opens with a buffalo lazing calmly on the ground. It stands up and begins to flee as soon as it realizes there is danger. The elephant approaches the buffalo much more quickly and overtakes it. The elephant runs right into the buffalo while lowering its head, knocking it to the ground. As the elephant draws nearer, its tusks become more prominent. Since the elephant is at least twice as…