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Elephant and Calf
Elephants, the so-called giants of the animal kingdom, are also among the smartest and emotionally complex creatures walking the planet. On the whole, elephants have a social structure, behaviour, and emotions that are deep, especially the bond between an elephant calf and its mother. This bond is among the tightest in the animal kingdom, and it's a reflection of the species' ability to survive as well as its complex social behavior. Here we will look at the incredible tie between elephants and their young, and how it ensures the survival of the latter, the role of family units in the society of this monumental social creature, and how the very fibre of the bond bears testament to the phenomenal flood of emotions experienced by one of the largest and most majestic of beasts.
By Rohitha Lanka9 months ago in Fiction
Why Do Crocodiles Eat Rocks
Why Do Crocodiles Eat Rocks? Did you know that some crocodiles eat stones? And yes, it sounds strange, but it is true. These rocks are called gastroliths, and they are an essential part of a crocodile's life. It may appear as though the snapping crocodile is gulping down everything in its path, but there's a method to the madness.
By Rohitha Lanka9 months ago in Fiction
Mind Over Money
The gulf between those who understand the art of making and managing money and those who do not is so deep that it accounts for much of the woe we see around us. For some people, success is measured in terms of a very large paycheque, while for others, a financial disaster leaves them scraping to get by.
By Rohitha Lanka9 months ago in Motivation
Lost in Translation
A priest was almost done with his missionary work with the local tribes in the jungle, and several of the members of the tribe had been taught and converted to Christianity from his work. He never got around to teaching the people how to read, however, so he was concerned on the effect his departure would have on their community. Eager to give them something, he set about teaching the king a few rudimentary words.
By Rohitha Lanka9 months ago in Fiction
The Tallest Man in History
You may have never seen a man as tall. The tallest man to have ever lived was a humungous 8 feet and 11 inches tall, a record that has yet to be broken! Had he survived to reach adulthood Wadlow would have been more than 12ft 1.7in (229cm) I've always been tall, his claim to fame was built on more than just being that tall and was more of a story about struggle, adaptations to his special circumstances and the legacy he left with the people who knew him". An icon for his size as well as the fact that he was the subject of universal attention during his lifetime as a medical oddity, Wadlow was born on February 22, 1918, in Alton, Illinois.
By Rohitha Lanka9 months ago in History
