Life span for sea lions in zoological environment 25-35 years and 10-15 years in the wild. At adulthood male sea lions will reach weights between 360-450 kilograms (800-1000 pounds) and lengths of approximately 3 – 2.7 meters (9-10 feet). An adult female will reach weights between 90-115 kilograms (200-250 pounds) and measure 1.8 – 2.1 … Read more
The history of the Mona Lisa is shrouded in mystery. Among the aspects which remain unclear are the exact identity of the sitter, who commissioned the portrait, how long Leonardo da Vinci worked on the painting, how long he kept it, and how it came to be in the French royal collection. The Mona Lisa … Read more
Cherries belong to the rose family. Fruit production starts three to four years after planting. Tree reaches maturity after seven years. Amazingly delicious, cherry fruit is packed with full of health-benefiting nutrients and unique antioxidants. Cherries are one of the very low calorie fruits. Red cherries contain melatonin which helps to fight against harmful toxins. … Read more
The monarch butterflies are large, beautifully colored butterflies that are easy to recognize by their striking orange, black, and white markings. Monarchs live in North, Central, and South America as well as Australia, some Pacific Islands, Western Europe, and India. Monarch will lay their eggs on the underside of leaves. They will lay their eggs … Read more
The country of Norway is officially known as the Kingdom of Norway. Norway was originally called Nordweg, meaning the “Northern Way.” Oslo is the capital and largest city in Norway. Norway has a population of about 5 million people. Norway’s national symbol is the lion. Norway is the most successful nation in the world at … Read more
Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was a painter, inventor, architect, mathematician, engineer, and student of all things scientific. His natural genius crossed so many disciplines that he epitomized the term “Renaissance man.” Although being one of the most famous painters in history, only 15 paintings of Leonardo Da Vinci are known to exist. Leonardo d Vinci … Read more
Elephants are the world’s largest land-living mammal. The word “elephant” comes from the Greek word “elephas” which means “ivory”. Three species are currently recognised: the African bush elephant, the African forest elephant, and the Asian elephant. Until recently, the African forest elephant was considered to be a subspecies of the African bush elephant, but new research discovered that … Read more
A pyramid is a structure or monument, usually with a quadrilateral base, which rises to a triangular point. Although largely associated exclusively with Egypt, the pyramid shape was first used in ancient Mesopotamia in the mud-brick structures known as ziggurats. Pyramids have been built at various times through many places in the world including Egypt, … Read more
Pineapples are delicious tropical fruit. There are more than a hundred varieties of pineapples that grow in varying sizes. The plant is indigenous to South America and is said to originate from the area between southern Brazil and Paraguay. The natives of southern Brazil and Paraguay spread the pineapple throughout South America, and it eventually … Read more