Snake Bite Statistics According to the World Health Organisation, more than 5 million humans are bitten by snakes every year. As a result, the best estimate is that somewhere between 80,000 and 140,000 people die annually from such attacks. Additionally, up to a further 300,000 victims are thought to suffer amputations or other permanent disabilities…
Did you know that the word “philomath” can be applied to a person who enjoys study and learning new facts. If that’s you, then I’m sure you’ll enjoy the following article as it concerns some surprising facts with regards to “islands”. Enjoy! Largest Island and Population You might be under the impression that it’s Australia…
In general, the term “monkey” applies to more then 300 species of tailed primate, though this excludes lemurs, tarsiers, and lorises. They are found throughout much of the tropical/subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, South America and Central America. The vast majority of monkey species live in tropical forests and tend to move on all four…
Domestic dogs are some of the best-loved animals on the planet. However, in many cases, their wild canine cousins have not quite been so lucky. For millennia, some canine species have suffered persecution at the hands of man, pushing them into or close to extinction. Here are five of the currently (2023) most endangered species/subspecies…
There are thousands of different cocktail recipes that are available online and from other various sources around the world. However, they all use the same four key ingredients; alcohol, mixer, garnish, and ice. But, did you know there are only 77 cocktails that are officially recognised by the International Bartenders Association (IBA)? The IBA splits…
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