An ancient fountain that was destroyed in a 23 BC earthquake has been restored in Turkey’s “City of Gladiators.’ Now, the two millennia old water font is streaming drinkable water again, just as it did some 2,000-years ago. Unearthing Turkey’s Ancient City Of Gladiators The 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,…
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Monitor lizards are renowned for their sturdy limbs but it’s that tail you have to watch out for! The tails can account for, typically, half of the lizard’s body length, and give you a good whipping. When confronted, monitor lizards try to puff themselves up as much as possible, making themselves appear larger and more threatening. They stand upright on all legs, puffing up their lungs, flattening their back, making a hissing sound, and some will also sway from side to side. As a final protective measure, they open their mouths as far as they can. If approached, the monitor…
Are you bored with plants with only green color? The room does look fresh, but sometimes the colorful colors of the plants can elevate a more positive and enthusiastic mood for activities. Some plants with attractive colors that you can follow, check out Colorful Houseplants that Can Dress Up Your Interior Beautifully. Caladium Caladium is the first plant recommendation that you can have indoors or outdoors. They have many varieties with different leaf patterns and colors. You can adjust to your liking. Coleus Coleus, a bush plant in gardens, is now being used as a house plant due to the beauty…
1. Tricolor Hoya Carnosa Botanical Identify: Hoya Carnosa Variegata ‘Tricolor’ You may develop this hoya selection in hanging baskets for ornamental functions. The plush, pink, and white variegated foliage with dainty, sweet-smelling blooms are fairly interesting. 2. Orchids Botanical Identify: Orchidaceae In terms of ornament, you cannot skip orchids! Their colourful blooms provide sculptural contours and wonderful brilliant shades, enlivening any house with beautiful magnificence. 3. Haworthia Botanical Identify: Haworthia This stunning fleshy translucent succulent is available in a spread of sorts which might be apt for adornment. Develop it in glass terrariums or trendy pots and create a beautiful…
26 year old Welding Inspector, Wikus Ceronie told that he had never worked in Mᴏᴢᴀᴍʙɪǫᴜᴇ before, and he was having a good time traveling back to Sᴏᴜᴛʜ Aғʀɪᴄᴀ. A hippo was on the bridge when he crossed the border from Kruger National Park. Since there were people wandering around the area, he figured this hippo was accustomed to people. He pulled out his phone and began shooting because he found this to be rather fascinating. The hippo abruptly turned and began charging. He prepared himself after realizing he wouldn’t stop. He attempted to Bɪᴛᴇ the bakkie after striking it head-on.…
Solomzi Radebe, a field guide at Pilanesberg, caught this incredible moment on camera. He said that as they were taking in the sighting, he noticed a hippo bull emerge from the water and go slowly in the direction of the ᴋɪʟʟ. He had the impression that he was simply interested in what was happening and that he might try to scare the lions away. Two females then followed the slow-moving male hippo as he approached the lions. He was intimidating the pride by opening his mouth widely. The hippo did not worry the male lions much, but the lionesses and…
The boomslang is a medium-sized snake that can grow up to two meters in length at its largest. They are relatively slim, although not as slim as some of the other snakes that live in trees. Due to their notably wide eyes, which have both binocular and color vision, they have an almost comical appearance in the youngster. They differ from other snakes like the mambas, which have non-keeled or smooth scales, in that they have rough scales with a prominent ridge down the middle of each scale, commonly known as keels. Boomslangs, which are typically assumed to be green,…
Only 3,000 Malayan tapirs, which are linked to both horses and rhinoceroses, are still living today. Rony, who was born after a stunning 391 days of pregnancy and was given the name by a popular vote, is the happy child of Margery and Betong. Environmentalists all over the world welcomed his birth because his species is included on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List of Endangered Species. We have ʟᴏsᴛ half of the Malayan tapir population worldwide during the past 40 years, mostly as a result of illegal logging, mass deforestation, and poaching. It’s great to…
Days have passed; years have changed. Even so, the hobby of caring for plants will never fade. Gardening brings you many good things. It relieves stress and makes your environment more fresh and green. If you want to continue your gardening hobby, you can try adding these exotic plants to your collection. Here are some exotic plants to consider this year. Ficus Elastica Ruby If you are looking for a unique, rare plant to add to your home, a Ruby Rubber Plant or Ficus elastica ‘Ruby’ is an excellent choice. This plant is a variegated rubber tree and has leaves in an exotic…
Everything You Need to Know About Repotting Anthurium Plants at Home. If your Anthurium plant has been in the same pot for several years or is beginning to show signs of struggle, a repotting is likely on the cards. Luckily, the process is straightforward and gives you some one-on-one time with your beautiful plants. This guide will take you through everything you need to know about when and how to repot Anthurium plants at home. Repotting Anthurium Plants – The Essentials Anthurium plants need repotting every two years or when rootbound and have outgrown their current potting vessel. This best…
An 11,000-year-old wall relief, located near Şanlıurfa’s famous Göbeklitepe in southeastern Türkiye, constitutes the earliest known depiction of a narrative “scene” and reflects the complex relationship between humans, the natural world and the animal life that surrounded them during the transition to a sedentary lifestyle, new research revealed recently. The ancient wall carving depicts five figures: Two humans, a bull and two leopards. Eylem Özdoğan, the author of the study published in the scientific journal Antiquity, stated that there is very little information about the civilization that made this relief. “The communities living in this region share a common cultural…
Garden design ideas offer some of the easiest ways to revamp your outdoor space. From adding beautiful touches to your patio to picking up a paintbrush and transforming the look of a wall, garden decorating ideas are sure to add color and character to your space. We all want a backyard that feels like an extension of our homes, where we can host friends and enjoy the sunshine and some fresh air. However, realizing this dream can seem overwhelming. Instead, try to approach decorative backyard ideas as you would an indoor room; after all, the goals are the same: to…