There are a number of pregnancy customs that are a part of Chinese tradition. Do you know: The Chinese believe that to ward off evil spirits knives are to be placed under the bed of the pregnant lady as she sleeps. Pregnancy in the Chinese culture has many customs surrounding it. Some of them include, […]
Monty and Jhonty were two little dinosaur brothers. They were both mischievous but good dinos and their parents loved them very much. But Monty always thought that their mother loved his brother Jhonty more. He always had complaints like, “Jhonty got a bigger piece!” Or “You always let Jhonty do it and never me!” Each
Marcy was a wise old dinosaur; she was so old that she had witnessed the birth of almost all dinosaurs that were living in the forest with her. In all her time on the earth, she had met many dinosaurs but none as unhappy as Marge. Marge was a T-Rex, one of the strongest and
Bobby was a young dinosaur, still learning to stand. Every day his mummy dino would try to teach him something new and he’d eagerly learn it all. One day, he saw papa dino chase prey. Bobby was surprised at how fast papa dino was! He resolved that he’d run equally fast from tomorrow! Early morning,
Common name : Sunda sambar Scientific name : Rusa unicolor Family : Cervidae Native to : Indian sub-continent, Southern China and South-East Asia Interesting fact : The male’s antlers are almost 43 inches high! Conservation status : Vulnerable The appearance and the size of a sambar vary widely across its range. They have hairy coats
The Torajan are an ethnic group, practising unique burial rituals living in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Do you know: The Torajan create an effigy of the departed and place it in the mouth of the cave where the deceased is placed, looking outward. For the Torajan people, funerals are an important aspect of their life. Until
Once upon a time, there was a dinosaur family living in a dino village. Mummy dino used to make different items to be sold in the market. Just like every day, Polly got ready and went to her mother. That day, mummy dino had made paper toys. Excited, Polly put them in her basket and
In India, amongst the Hindus the Aghoris are a sect that practise cannibalism. Do you know: For the Aghoris, their temple and place of stay are cremation grounds. The Aghoris believe in Lord Shiva. Their belief is that Lord Shiva created everything; hence nothing is taboo–not meat, not alcohol, not even drugs. This sect resides
Common name : White-faced saki monkey Scientific name: Pithecia Family : Pitheciidae Native to : Northern and Central parts of South America Interesting fact : Its tail is as long as its body. Conservation status : Least Concern Saki monkeys are generally very shy, cautious animals. Their furry, rough skins are black, grey or reddish-brown
Feeding the Dead is an ancient Roman tradition that was uncovered recently. Do you know: It was only the recent discoveries in the Vatican that uncovered this long forgotten tradition. Many Roman graves, found not only in the Vatican but also in England, contained pipes that lead to the outside of the grave. Through these
Morris Dancing is an ancient form of dancing that is part of the English culture. Do you know: This dance is related to the word Moorish, as many of the dancers would paint their faces black. With origins deep rooted in druidic traditions, the revival of this dance style had begun with various folklorists. While
The Burying of the Sardine is a Spanish ceremony celebrating the end of the carnival in Tenerife. Do you know: The Burying of the Sardine always takes place on Ash Wednesday. Marking the end of the Carnival, a mourning procession is carried out where a burning symbolic figure of a sardine is carried through the
Monkey Buffet is for all purposes a feast or festival arranged for the monkeys in Thailand. Do you know: The buffet arranged for the monkeys include everything from fruits and vegetables to sweets and even soft drinks. The people of Thailand believe strongly in the fact that monkeys bring good fortune. Mythology also dictates that
Common name : Mongolian saiga Scientific name : Saiga tatarica Family : Bovidae Native to : Russia, Kazakhstan and Western Mongolia. Some Kazakhstan herds migrate to Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan during winter Interesting fact : Hunted for its horns; it has a shotgun named after it. Conservation status : Critically Endangered It is a very distinctive
Groundhog Day is a traditional custom that is largely popular in the United States ever since it was adopted in 1887. Do you know: This tradition has its origin in ancient European weather lore. People celebrate this traditional holiday on the 2nd of February all across the continent. The modern custom includes early-morning celebration where