Common name : Seeyar Scientific name : Canis aureus Family : Canidae Native to : Africa, Asia and Europe Interesting fact : In cases where they are unable to find meat, they often eat plant material. Conservation status : Least Concern Jackals live in packs of 10-30 and feed on small mammals, birds and reptiles, […]
Once, there was a church in a village. The Father was a good soul. He gave good sermons. He told the people about the ways of reaching God. Anne visited the church quite often. She often spoke to the Father for long hours. She discussed various religious matters. On Christmas Eve, Anne told the Father,
Many animals and birds had come to see the Baby Jesus in the stable. Some animals knelt humbly beside the infant. Among them was a long-legged stork with white feathers. He was moved by the sight of the Baby Jesus lying in the straw with no pillow to rest his head. The bird had nothing
The class was celebrating Christmas. The whole class had gathered to celebrate the occasion. The children themselves set up the Christmas tree. They decorated the tree with lovely decorations. They had even brought presents and hung them excitedly on the tree. The students had brought eatables from home. The teachers helped them lay them on
Scientific name : Canis lupus pallipes Family : Canidae Native to : Israel to the Indian sub-continent Interesting fact : Black wolves have been found in India and Iran. It is one of the smallest sub-species of wolves. They live in dry, arid regions, especially those in or bordering deserts. They stay away from human
It was the night before Christmas. The stockings were hung by the chimney waiting to be filled. The children were snuggled in their beds. When out on the lawn there arose such a rattle, I sprang from the bed to see what the matter was. I saw a small sleigh, and eight tiny reindeers with
The candy cane is a decorative item for Christmas. It is widely believed that the candy, which earlier was straight as a stick, was given its distinctive J-shape by a German choirmaster. It is said that during service one evening, the children were very noisy. To keep them quiet, he gave each of them a
Once upon a time, there was a poor boy. His father served in the army. One day, he was called to fight in a war. Sadly, he was killed in the war. The boy and his mother were devastated by this news. They became poor with the passage of time. So, the mother took up
A man went to a store. He saw a little boy holding a lovely doll. The man asked, “Are you going to buy this doll?” The boy said, “I want to but do not have enough money. It is for my sister. She just knew that Santa would bring it.” The man said, “Maybe Santa
It was Christmas Eve. God looked down from above at all His children. He said to an angel, “Go down to the earth and bring back to Me the one thing that best represents everything good that has been done in the name of this day.” The angel bowed to the God and flew towards
A little girl named Tabby lived with her parents. Her father was a thief. Her mother worked all day. One day, Tabby’s mother felt sick. A few days later, she died. After that, her father started stealing every day. Tabby was miserable. On Christmas, she prayed to God to help her. At night, Tabby was
Common name : Baluchi wild ass, Ghudkhur, Khur Scientific name : Equus Khur Family : Equidae Native to : Rann of Kutch, India Interesting fact : Their sub-species are found in Tibet. Conservation status : Endangered It usually has a sandy coat, which can sometimes vary from reddish-grey, fawn to pale chestnut, and a lighter
Once, the Lord went to a rich man’s house. He asked to stay there throughout the night. But the rich man refused. The Lord then went to a poor man’s house. The poor man was very happy. He served the Lord happily. The Lord was pleased and granted him three wishes–eternal happiness, health and wealth.
It was Christmas Eve. Santa took off to give gifts to the children. Mrs Santa discovered that Santa had forgotten three dolls! She decided to give the dolls herself. So, she sat on a reindeer and took off. Mrs Santa kept looking down in each chimney. She came across a stocking which only had an
It was Christmas Eve. Santa took off to give gifts to the children. Mrs Santa discovered that Santa had forgotten three dolls! She decided to give the dolls herself. So, she sat on a reindeer and took off. Mrs Santa kept looking down in each chimney. She came across a stocking which only had an