Prospero, the Duke of Milan, was a learned man who spent his time studying magic deeply. His brother, Antonio, ran his dukedom but was very jealous of him. Wishing to usurp his brother’s place, Antonio plotted with Prospero’s enemy, the King of Naples, Alonso, to take everything that belonged to his brother. They didn’t kill […]
Common name : Jebeer gazelle, Indian gazelle Scientific name : Gazella bennettii Family : Bovidae Native to : India, Pakistan and Iran Interesting fact : They can stay without water for months, surviving only on dew drops and plant fluids Conservation status : Endangered The Indian gazelle is closely related to the blue bull or
Common name : Chin Scientific name : Chinchilla chinchilla, Chinchilla lanigera Family : Chinchillidae Native to : South American Andes Interesting fact : Named after the Chincha people of the Andes, who donned themselves in thick fur which resembled a rich velvet lining. Conservation status : Endangered They live in herds in burrows or crevices,
In Venice, there lived a very rich merchant named Antonio. His ships carried merchandise to Portugal, Mexico and India. He had many friends, but the dearest was Bassanio, a relative of his. Bassanio was a cheerful fellow who loved to spend his money freely. Bassanio wished to marry a very beautiful lady named Portia living
Common name : Duma Scientific name : Acinonyx jubatus Family : Felidae Native to : Africa and the Middle East (Iran) Interesting fact : Fastest terrestrial mammal, attaining speed up to 120 km/h Conservation status : Vulnerable Their tails help them steer and turn while running. They have distinctive ‘tear marks’ on their faces and
Common name : Chammy Scientific name : Rupicapra rupicapra Family : Bovidae Native to : Central Europe, Asia and New Zealand Interesting fact : Hats are adorned with the tuft of hair which grows on the back of the goat, called the ‘gamsbart’. Conservation status : Protected The source of fine leather, the chamois is
Common name : Griffon Family : Canidae Native to : Europe Interesting fact : It has a three-layered coat helping it to adapt to different climatic conditions. Conservation status : Critically Endangered The gundog breed of pointer traces its history back to the early Middle Ages, in the 14th century. They were gifted to Margave
Scientific name : Caviidae Family : Caviidae Native to : South America Interesting fact : It is kept as a pet and kids love it. Conservation status : Least Concern The animal resembles a wild hare; its tail is not visible and larger members of the species weigh almost 36 kilograms and grow to about
Common name : Moorit Shetland Family : Bovidae Native to : Scotland Interesting fact : They were bred to be ornamental sheep on the laird’s estate called Moorit. Conservation status : Vulnerable Moorit is a Scottish word which refers to the light tan or reddish-brown fleece. The sheep have short, triangular tails. Their fleece is
In the town of Verona, there lived two wealthy and powerful families, the Montagues and the Capulets. They were known to be bitter enemies. They never met each other’s relatives, friends or even servants without getting into a quarrel! Often, they fought fierce battles on the streets with people getting injured or dying. Finally, it
Common name : Reindeer Scientific name : Rangifer tarandus Family : Cervidae Native to : North America and Canada Interesting fact : Their noses are specially designed to warm the cold air before it enters their lungs. Conservation status : Protected Its hollow hair fur helps it to adapt to colder climates and helps it
Common name : Persian lynx, African lynx Scientific name : Caracal caracal Family : Felidae Native to : Africa and Asia Interesting fact : They are fast enough to outrun an ostrich and overpower it. Conservation status : Least Concern It has wonderful tufted ears, which have long tips. They are both diurnal and nocturnal.
Common name : Water hog Scientific name : Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris Family : Caviidae Native to : South America Interesting fact : Widely prized for its body fat which is used in the pharmaceutical industry. Conservation status : Least Concern It is the largest member of the rodent family. The capybara lives in dense forests near
In Venice, one night, two soldiers were arguing on the streets. One was Roderigo and the other was an ensign named Iago. Roderigo had paid Iago to help him win the hand of the beautiful Desdemona, daughter of Brabanzio. But he learnt that she had married Othello, a Moorish general. ago hated Othello because he
Common name : Nature’s butler Scientific name : Cebus Family : Cebidae Native to : Central and South America Interesting fact : Used to help people who are bedridden or incapacitated. Conservation status : Least Concern Resembling the friars of the order of Minor Capuchin, the monkeys are known for their intelligence and cleverness. There