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Unique animals you will see in the United Kingdom

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Britain is home to a wide variety of wild animals. While some of Britain's wildlife is indigenous other species were introduced by various settlers and visitors to the Island. Tourists can visit various zoos and parks to encounter and interact with these animals firsthand. Britain has strict rules that are aimed at protecting wildlife. This is because some decades ago large animals that were considered dangerous such as wild boar, the wolf and the brown bear were hunted to the point of extinction. The following are some of the animals you will see in the United Kingdom: Birds Britain has mild winters which are suitable for bird species that cannot survive in harsh weather that is common in the surrounding regions. This makes it ideal as a safe haven for migrating birds that need to spend the winter in this island. Annually the island hosts a large influx of wintering birds from the continent and around the globe. About 250 species of birds reside in Britain while more th

How to see Australia without going broke

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Australia, the land of the kangaroos is both a country and a continent. Here is a country that is famous for its natural beauty as well as wilderness. Australia is a great place to visit and has many amazing tourist destinations. The only catch is that since Australia is a highly developed country, traveling around the country does not come cheap. In spite of this, there is always a way to beat the rates and tour Australia on a budget.                                    Australia is a continent and the largest country in the world                             Australia is the largest country in the world. Many visitors often fail to appreciate the sheer size of the country until they arrive and end up regretting for making poor decisions at the planning stage. Since the country is so vast, travelers often face the challenge of figuring out where to visit and the distance they have to cover to get to their desired destinations.                                                  

Army ants: The world’s deadliest ants

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Army ants also known as legionnaire and marabunta ants are aggressive ants that move in marching formations and kills anything in their path. The name army ant is used to refer to more than 200 ant species which exhibit aggressive and predatory characteristics during raids. During these foraging raids, large numbers of ants march over a certain area and forage for food. Initially, army ants were thought to have evolved independently. In 2003, genetic analysis of several species indicated that they all evolved from a common ancestor which lived more than 100 million years ago when the continents of South America and Africa separated. Normally, a colony contains millions of individuals descended from a single queen. Army ants have two unique characteristics: they are nomadic and exhibit group predation tendencies: Nomadic and stationary characteristics These ants have 2 phases of activity-a wandering phase and a stationary phase. These two phases are found in all army ant

Mrugavani National Park: One of the most beautiful parks in India

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Mrugavani National Park, is one of the most beautiful parks in India and a protected area for the betterment of wildlife and biodiversity. The park is located 25 kilometers from Hyderabad, covers about 3.60 Km2 and is home to more than 600 species of plants and animals. The park was officially recognized in 1994 and since then it has turned from just an ordinary animal sanctuary to a major tourist attraction. A place of immense beauty The park is like no other in India due to its abundance of immense natural resources and exotic beauty. The topography of the land consists of several rocky outcrops in keeping with the Deccan formation.  The pleasant tropical climate supports woodlands, grasslands and forests. Fauna Here you will encounter a wide variety of wild animals such as foxes, cheetahs, black-naped hares and flower peckers. You will interact with wild boars, mongoose, civet cats, monitor lizards and pythons. Flora Apart from the fauna, visitors to the pa

What you should know about natural inflammatory remedies

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Inflammation is the body’s attempt at protecting itself and removing harmful stimuli such as irritants, damaged cells and pathogens. However, chronic inflammation can lead to long-term health conditions including arthritis. Patients who suffer from inflammation usually experience a lot of pain in body joints and other surrounding tissues.  Patients affected by systemic inflammation experiences pain that can get very severe. As a result, these patients require pain relievers on a regular basis in order to deal with this condition. Traditionally, physicians treated this condition by administering a cocktail of prescription drugs aimed at relieving pain and managing inflammation. Unfortunately, these drugs have been linked to unpleasant side effects including stomach upset, interacting with other drugs, interfering with blood sugar levels and dependency. As a result, more people are turning to natural anti-inflammatory remedies to deal with chronic inflammation. Natural anti-in