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Wild Insects

Beetles facts

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Beetles facts Beetles are one of nature’s most prominent examples of overcoming adversity. They first evolved almost 300 million years ago, even before the appearance of the dinosaurs. They watched the dinosaurs come and go and meanwhile developed and vanquished the earth in a heap of structures, shapes, and sizes. Today there are in excess of 350,000 types of creepy crawlies on Earth, and their prosperity is to a great extent because of their very versatile body structure. Beetles, like other insects, have 3 body parts, and three sets of legs all connected to the middle body section (the chest). Reception apparatuses are joined to their heads, and they have two eyes (comprised of numerous focal points) which are known as compound eyes. They have wings like numerous different creepy crawlies, however, the manner by which their wings are kept is altogether different. When the insects first took the skies millions of years ago, one of the biggest risks they faced was damage to their delicate wings. Insects, for example, butterflies, moths, and dragonflies face this issue, and slight harm to their wings regularly brings about the loss of their capacity to fly – which thus may bring about death because of predation. Creepy crawlies defeated this issue through the developmental alteration of their fore-wings into hard defensive spreads called elytra. The elytra ensure their sensitive rear wings when not being used, altogether diminishing the danger of wing harm. This implied creepy crawlies could move into a wide range of territories and were not limited to ways of life that rotated around securing their wings. One of the obvious habitats that insects with exposed wings could not exploit is underground. This is one territory where Beetles are plentiful. A large number of animal types live on or under the ground, and many have become master burrowers. Excrement insects are one gathering absolutely at home burrowing underground. Actually, tunneling into creature droppings would not be at all conceivable had they not advanced with their wings secured. Be that as it may, when these manure adoring bugs need to travel, their elytra open up and their wings are entirely utilitarian. Different insects took to life inside the trees, some, in any event, drilling into the hardwood to lay their eggs. Longicorn insects have solid jaws for biting through wood and long receiving wires which pivot pull out of the way when they travel through the passages. A few Longicorns are exceptionally enormous – among the biggest Beetles in Australia; yet with a heavily clad body over 70mm long they can even now fly. Weevils are the biggest creepy crawly bunch on the planet. There are around 60,000 species known around the world, with all the more yet to be found. They are notable for their long ‘nose’, called a platform, and are a differing gathering of creepy crawlies with species living in the deserts, rainforests, and some in any event, living neglected elevated nation. Our littlest Australian weevil is 1mm extended period of time the biggest is 60mm. The jewel beetles are one of the most astounding of the insect gatherings, many species have a brilliant metallic sheen covering their bodies. They feed on nectar and assume significant jobs in pollinating local plants as they move from bloom to blossom to take care of. Beetles are survivors; examples of overcoming adversity that has experienced a huge number of long periods of advancement which has calibrated them into completely adjusted creatures. The sheer number of these insects on earth makes them a critical creature gathering, basic in keeping up the normal equalization of living things.

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Animal World, Birds

Bird Revens- Are crows and ravens the same bird ?

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Bird Revens- Are crows and ravens the same bird ? These two species, Common Ravens and American Crows cover broadly all through North America, and they look very comparable. Be that as it may, with a touch of training, you can disclose to them separated. You most likely realize that ravens are bigger, the size of a Red-followed Hawk. Ravens frequently travel two by two, while crows are seen in bigger gatherings. The modern Birds Raven is known to have been present in the North American Pleistocene since the last 1.8 million 10,000 years ago. Bird Ravens are among the most commonly found bird species in the Rancho La Brea fossil deposits in Southern California. They silhouetted the wolves, bears, and other predators and went after the bison herds. When humans first hunted the bird Raven on the North American soil, it seemed as though the ravens had been already waiting for them.  The ordinary bird raven is a bird that endows many paradoxes and inconsistencies to it. With its 2.5 pound weight and 53 inches of wingspan, it is the largest North American bird. It is also the world’s most widespread passerine species, ranging from the high Arctic to Nicaragua, North Africa, and India. The common raven weighs twice as much as its closest California relative, which is the America Crow. Other than its size and voice, there are many other ways of characterizing between these two really large blackbirds. The bird ravens have extremely heavy bills and hairy and unkempt feathers and when seen in flight, it displays its pointed wings and with their wedge-shaped tail.  A lifespan of thirteen years is a typical age limit for a bird raven in the wild. However, if it’s kept captive it could exceed its lifespan. With the maximum brain capacity than its body’s mass, it may also be one of the most intelligent and brightest of all birds. Ravens have indeed verified an insightful behaviour and a capacity for abstract problem-solving.  Interestingly enough, bird ravens can lay four to seven young per pair per year. The young ones then wander widely, conquering, and living in new areas. Garbage-fed ravens do not abandon their predatory ways. They are very alarming birds, that are capable of killing seal pups, reindeer calves, and lambs. They also take a wide range of prey: mammals, reptiles, and other birds.   Social relationships among ravens are complex and diverse which are very imperfectly documented. They also have huge success in colonizing diverse habitats, including farmland and cities, and further exploiting and damaging novel food resources.  The bird ravens vast vocabulary and screams and even to a semi-musical warble, all suggest that they have a great deal to say to one another. Most importantly they are uncanny mimics. It is almost hard to watch a pair of ravens tandem aerobatics without sensing an enthusiasm or a delight for flight’s sake. Ravens have also been observed as playing catch, tobogganing down the snow-covered hills, and pulling tails of wolves and dogs. When they are young they can be insatiably curious, deconstructing towards anything that might as well just conceal their food.   All of this can be added up to the bird ravens’ behavioral flexibility. Bird Ravens are indeed magnificent creatures. Much of what they land up doing is not hardwired; they commonly learn it by exploring their surroundings and watching their elders and peers. An important factor of the environment that they live in is that it is very social. Their social complexity might as well drive the evolution of big brains.   Bird Ravens- Are crows and ravens the same bird Bird Ravens- Are crows and ravens the same bird

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Birds

Birds of costa rica

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Birds of costa rica Do birds fascinate you? Do you listen to their sounds more than you would MTV’s top 20? Then the birds of Costa Rica will definitely be worth watching. The country prides itself on one-tenth of the world’s total number of bird species. This means that the birds of Costa Rica are approximately 850 species. Of these, only about 630 are residents. The others are those who fly into the country for the winter.   Birds that are unheard of or have become extinct in other places have found their habitat in Costa Rica’s protected reserves. Thus, it is surprising to know that with all the unique birds of Costa Rica, their national bird is the somewhat plain clay-colored robin. The sound of this bird is said to be synchronized with the rainy season as folklore believes it is “calling the rains”.   The birds may be sociable and in abundance, but seeing a great number of species depends on the season, location, and pure luck. You may think that the forest is the best place to look for them, but its messed up setting may not allow you to see them well. A large clearing in the forest may be a better place. And of course, tour companies are experts in birds of Costa Rica so they can take you to places that specialize in bird-watching programs. Some of these include watching the birds of Costa Rica upon the treetops.   Birds of Costa Rica include 50 raptor species. These are the birds that hunt down live prey. An example is a laughing falcon (known locally as guaco for its “wah-co” sounds) which hunts for lizards and snakes. Not among these raptor types but a particularly interesting sight to watch are the toucans, or commonly called “flying bananas”. These are some of the flashiest birds of Costa Rica and in all of Central America. They are famous for picking fruits off with their long beaks, throwing them into the air, and catching them at the back of their throats. The most exotically named birds are the hummingbirds. The beat of their wings (up to 100 beats per second) emit a hum. The wings move so fast that the naked eye cannot detect the movements. They are mostly seen hovering over flowers extracting nectar. The birds of  are interestingly diverse. Where else can you find a bird that lives in a hole in the ground? Costa Rica will show you the different varieties of Motmots that inhabit the underground. And yes, if you must ask, the birds of Costa Rica indeed include vultures. While you might chance upon them feeding on a roadside carcass, they are not actually there to spook you.

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Game

Features Of The Xbox 360

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Do you know what’s special about the Xbox 360? Here is a portion of the highlights you can anticipate from Xbox 360: Ring of Light and Xbox Guide Button. The ring of light is the force catch and it is partitioned into four quadrants that can display a number of different colors depending on what is going on. The Xbox Guide button is noticeably highlighted on the controller just as the Xbox 360 remote. This will permit you to in a split second access data on individual who just tested you on Xbox Live. Or on the other hand you can even bounce right to where you can discover downloadable substance for the game you are at present playing. The Xbox Guide catch will likewise permit you to turn the Xbox 360 framework on and off from the solace of your love seat. That is one great idea that has long been overdue. Xbox Live ñ There will be two kinds of Xbox Live for the Xbox 360. The Silver variant is free. It permits you to get to the Xbox Live Marketplace just as to speak with your companions utilizing voice visit. Nonetheless, you can’t mess around on the web. With the Gold variant of Xbox Live, you get the entirety of the potential highlights. In particular, you can mess around on the web. Your attainments and statistics will be stored so you can check them whenever you want.. You will likewise have the option to utilize video talk and video informing. Microsoft has reported that all new Xbox 360 proprietors will get Gold Service include for the principal month. From that point forward, the estimating will be like Xbox Live on the current Xbox. Xbox Live Marketplace. Another extraordinary element of Xbox 360. The commercial center is a zone where you will have the option to download game demos and trailers just as a new substance for games, for example, new levels, characters, vehicles, weapons, and numerous others. A few things are for nothing out of pocket however you should pay for some exceptional substance. Digital Entertainment. The Xbox 360 permits you to tear your music to the hard drive to be utilized during games. It will likewise stream music off of any MP3 player that you plug into the USB 2.0 ports. This is including Sony PSP. You can likewise transfer photographs to the hard drive and offer them with your companions on Xbox Live. The Xbox 360 additionally includes DVD films. Not at all like the first Xbox, the Xbox 360 can show them in dynamic output. It appears as though DVD playback will be accessible out of the case and won’t require the acquisition of an additional remote or anything. Certainly an improvement. Personalizing your console. With the compatible essences of the framework itself, you can change the shade of your framework at whatever point you need by essentially snapping on another face. You don’t need to purchase new faces since you could essentially paint the stock face yourself. It is ensured that Microsoft will reveal a line of constrained version and collectible countenances to bait individuals in, however. You will likewise have the option to modify the look and feel of the Xbox Guide program on the framework. Dubiously like changing subjects in Windows on your PC. Customization is consistently something worth being thankful for and keeping in mind that these highlights don’t generally mean anything over the long haul, they absolutely give a pleasant change each once in for a little while. Xbox 360 and its incredible highlights are an extraordinary arrangement unto itself. Fundamentally, the hard drive is the one assuming a significant job by the way you can utilize the Xbox 360. You are given the decision of sparing the advancement of the game on the hard drive, just as tear your CDs to it. You can move music, recordings, and photographs from your mp3 player or other USB gadgets. It will likewise be important to invest more energy in Xbox Live in light of the fact that custom substance, patches, and other downloadable substances should be put away someplace and a little 64MB memory card isn’t going to cut it. The hard drive is required for reverse similarity. The different reward to having such a hard drive is, that stacking time is quicker particularly in certain games and different exhibitions supports. With all these Xbox includes available to anyone, what more would you be able to request? Features Of The Xbox 360 Features Of The Xbox 360

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Pet Lovers

American Pit Bull Terrier-The Loyal Working Companion Dog

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American Pit Bull Terrier-The Loyal Working Companion Dog  This breed of dog, also fondly called as APBT, is known for its dependability and insight. The dogs with this breed make superb make exceptional companions since they are very aggressive because of their defensive nature. How, at that point, would they say they are not quite the same as the Staffies? For the UKC or the United Kennel Club, Staffies and APBT are of a similar variety however many objects to this proposal. For example, if the American Kennel Club has an American Staffordshire terrier, it will be enrolled as an American pit bull terrier by the United Kennel Club. Moreover, many breeders noted that their heredities have been discrete for quite a while as of now for these dogs to be despite everything considered as having a similar assortment. In the meantime, the American Kennel Club doesn’t enlist a UKC-recorded American pit as an American Staffie. So as to increase double library, the pooch should at first be recorded as an AKC American Staffie before it tends to be recorded with the UKC as an American pit bull, and not the reverse way around. The following are some of the basic facts breeders would really love to know about APTBs: Classification: Terrier Living Environment: either open-air or indoor Coat: smooth, sparkling, thick, and short Colors: color varies Stature: somewhere in the range of 18 and 22 inches Weight: somewhere in the range of 30 and 60 pounds Temperament: brave, loaded with vitality, and faithful; should be socialized early on with other animals especially with children Medical problems: heart mumbles and mange Care and Exercise: ï Bathe when necessary.. ï Brush their coat only occasionally using a brush with firm bristles. ï Rub down their coat with a towel or a chamois to expel hairs that are free. ï Their body requires a regular exercise routine that incorporates everyday playtime and additionally running along with a bike while on a chain. ï They ought to be on the rope while strolling out in the open spots. Cause/History: The progenitors of APBT went to the US in the mid-1800s with some Irish-Boston settlers. Like the Staffie, they were initially reared from bulldogs and terriers. Since APBT is a harbinger to the Staffie, it was likewise formed to be a battling hound. In any case, the Americans made their assortment a few pounds heavier and prepared them to have all the more remarkable head. Bull bedeviling and hound goading was restricted in England so bull terriers were no longer reared for sessions. It is in America where the pit bull likewise picked up its ubiquity for some uses and reasons like: 1. It was utilized to typify the nation in one WW1 fine art. 2. Well-realized organizations like the Buster Brown Shoe Company and even RCA utilized the variety as mascots. 3. Petie, a pitbull, was one of the stars in, ìOur Gangî, an all-around looked for childrenís TV arrangement. 4. A blend breed called Stubby was changed into a well known and beautified WW1 saint. 5. Pits turned out to be acceptable organizations of pioneer families on their excursions. 6. Jack, a working pit bulldog was claimed by Laura Wilder of lines of books called ìLittle Houseî. 7. Popular individuals like Helen Keller and US President Theodore Roosevelt possessed the assortment. Here is some history about the reason for predicament with respect to the vaults of APBTs. In 1898, the United Kennel Club or UKC was organized to give battling rules and enrollment to APBT as battling hounds. Afterward, there were raisers who disregard away from hound battling so they requested that the AKC perceive their pits so they would be fit for execution occasions like canine shows. In 1935, the AKC endorsed of their petitions yet the canines were enlisted as Staffordshire Terriers, naming them after the little area in England that the variety was known to have started from. Consequently, numerous raisers have hounds that have double vault. It is intriguing to take note of that Petie, which was one of the stars in the, ìOur Gangî TV arrangement was the main variety that was double enrolled to be Staffordshire Terrier/Pit Bull. In any case, the UKC later began enlisting other performing-type assortments and they likewise started holding hound demonstrates practically identical to those of the American Kennel Club. The AKC before long fixed its studbooks to APBTs. They apportioned enlistment to those pit breeds with ancestries that are recorded as Staffies. For a brief period during the 1970s, the AKC unveiled the American pits to their studbooks. In 1973, the American KC chose to include “American” with the pitís name to separate it from a Staffie. At present, those canines with blended APTB-StaffIe guardians are perceived by UKC and even the American Dog Breedersí Association as ìAmerican pits or American pit bull terriersî. These days, the pit has utilized as search and rescuers, police/furnished help hounds, domesticated animal laborers, and even as treatment creatures since they are acceptable as associates and working mutts. Additionally, the assortment can even contend in hound sports, for example, grouping, compliance, and adaptation, French Ring, and Schutzhund. Types of this sort can be extremely adoring as pets for everybody. The physical requests and cruelty of different exercises built up a sound, solid, and stable creature. In the event that you need to have an APBT as a pet, be certain that the little dog is taken care of well and appropriately mingled. A strong and great preparation will without a doubt produce a faithful, serene, and great partner or even a working canine! American Pit Bull Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier Pet lovers Shop-Buy Now

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DIET, LifeStyle

12 Unknown Superfoods for Fighting the Flu

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12 – Superfoods for Fighting the Flu Breakouts of this season’s cold virus are answerable for many lost hours at both work and home every year, also numerous hopeless days attempting to recuperate.  If you’re wondering what you can do to naturally boost your immunity set up your body’s barriers, study the nourishments you’re eating, take a gander at your family’s dinners, and roll out the improvements expected to guarantee everybody is eating an even eating regimen bottomless in supplement thick products of the soil, low-fat proteins, and complex starches. Black currants are much more extravagant in nutrient C than oranges, containing around multiple times the suggested day by day admission for grown-ups. It’s basic that you get a lot of nutrient C since it helps prevent infections and helps keep the immune system Healthy. Pork has elevated levels of zinc and selenium, the two of which help keep your immune system solid. It’s likewise probably the best wellspring of B nutrients and contains just somewhat more all-out fat than a hamburger. So make certain to remember bunches of pork courses for your menu arranging. Mix up your breakfast with a glass of grapefruit juice instead of orange juice for a vitamin C-rich drink that’s both sweet and tart. Be that as it may, you should check with your doctor in case you’re on sure prescriptions for Blood pressure, AIDS, nervousness, or hay fever, diabetes as blending grapefruit juice in with specific medications can prompt dangerous toxicity. Brussel grows are an incredible vegetable wellspring of nutrient C, are high in fiber, and contain bunches of folate too. They improve anticarcinogenic glucosinolates, which have significant cancer-fighting properties.  They’re a huge addition in a stew to provide lots of fl-busting nutrients. Yogurt that incorporates live societies positively affects your GI tract, and therefore, enables the body to cleanse the germs from the body all the more rapidly and successfully and battle this season’s flu virus. You need your yogurt to contain the dynamic culture L. acidophilus, which is also helpful in fighting off yeast infections.   Potatoes are one of the most moderate wellsprings of nutrient C, and pleasantly supplement any entrée with their significant levels of potassium and fiber. The skin contains the most fiber and the tissue simply under the skin contains the most nutrient C. New potatoes are the best wellspring of nutrient C. Be cautious about how you decide to set them up, as absorbing them water denies them of their germ-busting nutrient C. Entire wheat pasta is additionally wealthy in niacin, fiber, and iron. Its mind-boggling sugars are a fundamental piece of a sound eating routine that will keep your invulnerable framework solid. Essentially substitute plans calling for conventional pasta with the entire wheat assortment rather for a scrumptious and nutritious wind on your preferred pasta dishes.

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LifeStyle

Learning Healthy Anger Management Strategies

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When treating or managing outrage issues, there are numerous proposals for outraging the board procedures. Every one of them is expected to help individuals who are hot-tempered and much of the time have angry outbursts. Anger, although a healthy and normal response to upsetting situations, it is often intense to the purpose of violence. When an individual experiences regular episodes of angry or reckless behavior, there is a problem, one that must be addressed. Anger management strategies are designed to assist a private return to a healthy, normal existence. Taking a break is viewed as a sound administration methodology. Removing oneself from a situation or person who makes an individual angry is practicing time-out. This outrage the board system may basically require a ride in the vehicle or a stroll on the seashore.  Playing sports or working out will assist a person with using up a portion of the additional vitality without including others. Some different recommendations for the break are perusing, tuning in to music, or sitting alone peacefully. Every one of these exercises is a solid annoyance to the executives’ procedures. The second example of a healthy anger management strategy is, owning up to the anger. Although the anger is typically brought on by an irritating situation or a confrontation with another individual, the anger actually belongs to the troubled person.    Only the person who’s experiencing anger issues can control their outbursts. Only the person with anger issues can learn anger management strategies and the way to affect their feelings in a healthy way.    When an individual becomes mad or upset they have to undertake to disclose the explanations for his or her anger whether it’s hurt, fear, frustration sadness, confusion, jealousy, or whatever seems to bring unleash the craze.   Another healthy anger management strategy is to seem back on those situations that upset an individual try to find ways to make changes.. Learning the reason for the anger may help the individual to avoid those situations. Not only might the person learn to avoid these incidents but they could also prefer to take what they’ve learned and plan to affect things without bursting into a frenzy. A fourth suggestion regarding healthy management strategies is to confront things or persons. ask the person or people involved, calmly, in fact, to undertake to work out the basis of the matter.   The angry individual might actually discover that the entire thing was a mix-up, a misunderstanding. The individual may additionally try asking the person or people within the situation to believe their behavior and maybe even change it.  it’s going to be surprised what people would be willing to try to do to assist the one that is attempting to affect their problems with anger. Hopefully everything will work out for the greatest. If not there has got to be room for acceptance. Sometimes an individual must simply accept the situations and other people they can’t change and either affect it or walk off. Learning healthy anger management strategies should be considered by those with anger problems. There are many books published regarding anger and anger management. there’s also a wealth of data available on the web for those that are trying to affect their anger by learning healthy anger management strategies.            

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Sports

Sir Curtly Ambrose: Four Times the Windies Great ripped through the opposition

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  Sir Curtly Ambrose destroyed batting line-ups throughout his career and he formed one of the greatest bowling partnerships with Courtney Walsh. Ambrose was regarded as one of the most fearsome fast bowlers of his era. He could trigger crazy batting collapses with his pace, bounce and accuracy. Here’s a look at Sir Curtly Ambrose’s Test career stats: Matches: 98, Wickets: 405, Average: 20.99, 5 Wickets in Innings: 22, 10 Wickets in Match: 3, Best – Innings: 8/45 vs England, Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, 1990, Best – Match: 11/84 vs Queens Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 1994, Economy Rate: 2.31, Strike Rate: 54.58 8/45 vs England, Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados in 1990: Overs: 22.4 overs, Maidens: 10, Runs: 45, Wickets: 8, Economy Rate: 1.99.   England lead the 5-match Test series, 1-0 heading into the 4th Test at Bridgetown, Barbados. They needed to win this match to take an unassailable lead in the 5 match series. England required 356 to win the Test, but they ended up losing the match by 164 runs.  They lost the last Test and the series, 2-0.   The reason for their defeat was an incredible spell of fast bowling from Ambrose. This spell elevated Ambrose elevated him to the league of legends. Ambrose had Rob Bailey (6) caught behind by the wicketkeeper, Jeff Dujon. Gladstone Small (0) departed after Ambrose trapped him plumb in front. Sir Vivian Richards caught Alec Stewart (37) at first slip to give Ambrose his 3rd wicket. Allan Lamb (10) nicked behind to Jeff Dujon. England were tottering at 5/97.   A 6th wicket partnership worth 69-runs between Robin Smith and Jack Russell helped England to 5/166. Ambrose came back and picked up the last 5 wickets. He broke the partnership between Russell and Smith by picking up Russell. Ambrose bowled Jack Russell (55) with a delivery that kept low and jagged the off-stump back. Ambrose then dismissed the final four batsmen, i.e., Nasser Hussain (0), David Capel (6), Phil DeFreitas (0), and Devon Malcolm (4), all lbw. England lost their last 5 wickets for 25 runs. They went from 5/156 to 191 all out. Ambrose ended up with match figures of 10-127 off 47.4 overs with 12 maidens to his name.   Ambrose kept bowling with aggression and pulled off a brilliant last spell on Day 5. He kept bowling tight to the English batsmen, that too at pace. The Day 5 pitch helped Ambrose, and he bowled one of the greatest fast bowling spells of all-time.   7/25 vs Australia, WACA, Perth, 1993: Overs: 18, Maidens: 9, Runs: 25, Wickets: 7, Economy Rate: 1.38.   The Windies bowled first on a helpful WACA pitch that had something for the bowlers if they could hit the right line and lengths. Ian Bishop removed Justin Langer and Steve Waugh before lunch as Australia went into lunch with the score at 2-59.   Ambrose later mentioned that he didn’t hit the right lines and lengths and that’s why he didn’t get the rewards. However, after lunch, it was an unconventional story. Ambrose wreaked havoc as The Australians went from 2/85 to 119 all out in 47.2 overs. They lost their last 8 wickets for just 34 runs. It was a collapse of epic proportions as Ambrose pulled off one of the greatest spells of fast bowling of all-time.   Ambrose’s first victim was Mark Waugh (9) who edged a ball behind to wicketkeeper, Junior Murray. Ambrose’s next victim was David Boon (44) who edged the ball to Windies captain, Richie Richardson at third slip. Then Ambrose dismissed Australian captain, Allan Border (0) for a first-ball duck, as Border nicked behind to Murray. The delivery surprised Border with the extra bounce off an awkward length. Then Ian Healy (0) departed as he edged the ball to Brian Lara at first slip. Ambrose’s 5th wicket was Merv Hughes (0) who scooped a good-length delivery to Keith Arthurton, and then Damien Martyn (13) edged the ball to second slip, Phil Simmons. The 7th wicket was Jo Angel (0) who nicked behind to Murray. Ambrose picked up 7/1 in the space of 32 deliveries.   It was an incredible spell of fast bowling on a helpful pitch for fast bowling. The Windies ended up winning the game by an innings and 25 runs and they won the best of 5 Test-match series, 2-1.   6/24 vs England, Queens Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, 1994. Overs: 10, Maidens: 6, Runs: 24, Wickets: 6, Economy Rate: 2.40.   194 to win the Test and come back in the 5- match series. England was in the driver’s seat to win the 3rd Test at Queens Park Oval in Port of Spain in 1994. They had two obstacles to overcome though: Walsh and Ambrose. England could not overcome both obstacles. Ambrose and Walsh annihilated England. The West Indies bowled England out for just 46 in 19.2 overs.    Ambrose removed 5 of the England top 7 and claimed the wicket of Jack Russell to destroy the English batting line-up. Pace, Accuracy, and Bounce. The three ingredients Ambrose used to dismantle the English. Ambrose was lethal and performed well on a helpful pitch.   Ambrose removed Mike Atherton (0) first ball of the innings with a delivery that had the England captain trapped, plumb in front. The delivery came back into Atherton and had in plumb in front.  Ambrose’s next victim was Robin Smith (0) who was clean bowled by an Ambrose beauty. The ball came back in and went through the forward defence of Smith between the gap of Smith’s bat and pad. Ambrose bowled Alec Stewart (18) with a ball that hit the Stewart’s off-stump. Graeme Hick (6) got caught on the crease and nicked behind to wicketkeeper, Junior Murray. Phil Simmons caught Jack Russell (4) to give Ambrose his 5th wicket. Ambrose bowled a bouncer aimed at Russell’s chest. Russell edged the ball to Simmons who was at 2nd slip.

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Sports

Brett Lee-The Best of Binga in ODIs

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  Brett Lee’s ODI stats: Matches: 221, Wickets: 380, Average: 23.36, 4 Wickets in Innings: 23, 5 Wickets in Innings: 9, Best figures: 5/22 vs South Africa, Etihad Stadium, Melbourne, 2006, Economy Rate: 4.76, Strike Rate: 29.43 5/42 vs New Zealand, St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth, 2003 ICC World Cup. Overs: 9.1, Maidens: 0, Runs: 42, Wickets: 5, Economy Rate: 4.58.   A match where fast bowling stole the show. Shane Bond (6/23 off 10 overs) did the job for the Kiwis with the ball and helped restrict Australia to 208/9 off 50 overs.    The Kiwis never looked comfortable in the chase. Brett Lee was on another level in the 2003 World Cup, bowling with extreme pace, swing, bounce, and intimidation. He operated between 140-150km/h and when he was on song; he got the ball over 150km/h. Sometimes, he reached 160km/h. Brett Lee: The Best of Binga in ODIs. In the Super Six Encounter against Trans-Tasman rivals, New Zealand, he was superb. He dismissed New Zealand captain, Stephen Fleming, with a short ball. Fleming (48) gloved behind to Adam Gilchrist. Brett Lee then bowled a searing yorker that hit Brendon McCullum (1), plumb in front. Brett Lee: The Best of Binga in ODIs. Lee then came around the wicket to Jacob Oram (0) and bowled him with a delivery clocked at 151km/h that straightened and hit the off-stump. It was a peach of a delivery. If the delivery to Oram was a beauty, then the delivery to bowl Andre Adams was even better. Adams knew that Lee would bowl a yorker. It’s just that he couldn’t do much about it. Lee bowled a 152km/h yorker that knocked the stumps out of the ground. Adams (0) departed and then Lee caught and bowled Shane bond (3) to seal the deal for the Aussies. New Zealand’s last 5 wickets fell for just 10 runs, as Australia bowled New Zealand out for 112, losing the match by 96 runs.   Lee was at his brutal best in this game, and the Kiwis struggled to deal with him. Australia won their 3rd World Cup overall, and their 2nd consecutive title.     5/30 vs England, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, 2002-03 VB Series: Overs: 9.3, Maidens: 0, Runs: 30, Wickets: 5, Economy Rate: 3.15, 0s: 42. 4) Brett Lee 5/30 off 9.3 overs vs England, MCG, Melbourne, VB Series 2002-03.   England’s chase started on an unpleasant note as they lost Marcus Trescothick (0) early. Trescothick upper cut the ball straight to Andy Bichel to the third man. Lee’s next victim was Nick Knight (5). Knight looked uncomfortable against the Aussie fast bowler, but he was a little unlucky as Andrew Symonds caught him at backward square leg.   England were 216/6 after 47 overs and needed 14 runs to win off 3 overs with 4 wickets in hand. Australian captain, Ricky Ponting, brought Brett Lee back, and lee did not disappoint. Lee bowled Andrew Flintoff (16) with a yorker pitched on middle stump. Then, Ian Blackwell (1) hit the ball straight to Damien Martyn.   England were in trouble. Lee came back for the final over and bowled Andy Caddick (4) with a 152km/h yorker that hit Caddick’s foot and deflected back onto the stumps. That was Lee’s fifth wicket and two balls later, James Anderson (0) was run-out by Adam Gilchrist and Australia won the match by 5 runs, and the Finals, 2-0. England lost their last 4 wickets for 8 runs.   Lee bowled with searing pace all night. He intimidated the English batting line-up and the English batting line-up had no answer to Brett Lee’s brilliant fast bowling spell.   5/27 vs India, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, 2000. Overs: 8.5 overs, Maidens: 1, Runs: 27, Wickets: 5, Economy Rate: 3.05.   India needed to win this game to stay alive in the Carlton and United ODI Tri-Series in 2000. The venue for this game was the Adelaide Oval and the occasion, Australia Day. It was also Republic Day in India. It was an enormous game for India. The visitors needed to win. The task became more difficult as they had to chase 330 in 50 overs to defeat Australia. Mark Waugh was brilliant for Australia. Waugh and Adam Gilchrist set the game up for the home side.   India were never in the game, as the Aussies bowled the Indians out for 177 in 46.5 overs. Brett Lee destroyed the Indians. Australia’s excellent fielding also put India under serious pressure that saw them falter. Brett lee bowled close to the 150km/h mark in the match and continued his brilliant debut season.   His first victim was Sachin Tendulkar (18) who played a loose shot and top-edged the ball to the third man, Stuart MacGill, who took a wonderful catch. Lee’s dismissed Hrishikesh Kanitkar (0), lbw. Although, the ball was hitting the stumps, replays showed that the ball pitched outside the line of leg-stump.   Lee bowled Anil Kumble (26) with by a lethal 145km/h plus delivery. Javagal Srinath (0) nicked a ball wide of the off-stump to Adam Gilchrist. Lee’s 5th and final wicket was Debashish Mohanty (1), who Lee clean bowled. Australia knocked India out of the Carlton and United Series 2000., winning the match by 152 runs. Lee picked up his first ODI 5-wicket haul and became the 21st Australian to do so. Him and elder brother Shane, became the second pair of brothers to pick up an international 5-wicket haul after Zimbabwean brothers, Paul and Brian Strang.   5/22 vs South Africa, Etihad Stadium, Melbourne, 2006 VB Series, Overs: 10, Maidens: 0, Runs: 22, Wickets: 5, Economy Rate: 2.20, 0s: 41. Brett Lee-The Best of Binga in ODIs Australia won this game by about 59 runs and under the roof, Brett Lee was a nightmare for South Africa. The visitors bowled Australia out for 245 in 49.2 overs with Phil Jaques (94) top-scoring for the homes side. Andrew Hall (4/35 off 9.3 overs). Australia bowled South Africa bowled

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Snow Leopard: The predatory mountain cat

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Snow Leopard: The predatory mountain cat   Snow Leopard are a species of leopard throughout Central and South Asia. There are about 10, 000 of fewer snow leopards in the wild, and their population is in serious decline. The Snow Leopards have fur that acts like a camouflage. Their fur is soft, dense, and it grows extra-thick during winter which helps keep it warm. The colour of the fur is grey-white and they have black spots and rosettes. Height-wise, the Snow Leopards are 55-65cm (22-26 inches), length-wise they are 90-115cm (936-44 inches), and 100cm tall. Their weight is 60-120 pounds. The Snow Leopard has extra enormous paws that help it from sinking in the snow, its round ears minimize heat loss. The short, nasal cavity converts the air into warmer air before the Snow Leopard inhale the air into its lungs. Their tail helps it maintain balance plus keeps it warm during the Winter when the Snow Leopard wraps the tail around its body. The cats can jump up to 30 feet in one leap because of their strong, short, front limbs and longer hind limbs. Diet, and Habitat: Diet: Snow Leopards diet has a wide range. They eat bharal, yak, argali, birds, markhor, and domestic animals such as horses and camels. But leopards are strong enough to take prey as large as a yak. They also eat bharals, Siberian ibex, gorals, wild boars, red panda, pikas, marmots, langur, antelopes, pronghorns, chukar, blue sheep, rodents, snow cock, woolly hares, and deer. However, unlike other enormous cats, the Snow Leopard eats vegetation like grass to help cleanse itself. Habitat: The habitat of the Snow Leopards is the mountains of Central Asia Snow leopards live in the mountains of Central Asia. The range of their habitat covers about 2 million sq. km. The habitat extends through the range of 12 countries, i.e., Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Snow Leopards prefer cold/dry climate, with grasses and small shrubs, terrain of cliffs, rocky outcrops, and ravines. Behaviour: The Snow Leopard is a shy animal and hunt by themselves. They are active at dawn, and dusk, which means their activity is a crepuscular pattern. The snow leopards cover ranges over hundreds of square kilometres. Snow Leopards can make a similar sound to the other cats. They can purr, meow, hiss, and growl. However, they cannot growl because of the physiology of their throat and instead of a roar they make a non-aggressive sound called a ‘chuff’. There have been no recorded/verified snow leopard attack on humans. If they see a human, they are more likely to run away from the site. Mating: Snow Leopards communicate with one another by leaving markings or urinating against the rocks. This helps the Snow leopards develop a territory and identify their mates for mating. When the cubs are 2 years old, they leave their mother and live by themselves. Threats and Conservation efforts: Threats: Poaching of not only the Snow Leopards but also the poaching of their prey like the wild sheep and goat, which affects the populations of the snow leopard. Snow Leopards also face threats like illegal or unsustainable hunting. Also, some herders whose livelihood depends on herding domestic animals, kill Snow Leopards. The reason is that Snow Leopards hunt domestic animals. Losing a domestic animal can lead to economic/financial losses for herders and that’s why the herders kill Snow Leopards. Animal trade, mining, large-scale development are threats to the snow leopard population’s survival. Conservation Efforts: To curb the incidents of herders killing Snow Leopards, the Snow Leopard Trust have started Livestock insurance, and provided livestock vaccinations to help herders take care of their livestock. Also, the Snow Leopard Trust has taken steps such as predation prevention, Conservation Education, and Combatting Poaching to help improve Snow leopard populations and protect the herder’s livestock. Conservation Education helps in providing education about boosting the community-based conservation efforts, plus enthusing the next cohort of nature conservationists. Sources:

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