Unusual Rest: The Habits of Pandas' Unplanned Sleeping Patterns Animals like pandas, which are well-known and loved, are pretty relaxed when it comes to finding the best place to sleep. Pandas aren't as picky about where they sleep as some other animals are. They just sleep wherever they happen to be. They don't have a favourite place to sleep; pandas usually just fall asleep wherever they are. https://youtu.be/Zila6n9-BfQ Giant pandas are very flexible when it comes to their sleep schedules when they are out in the wild. They aren't too picky about where they catch their Z's because there aren't many natural enemies for them to…

Norway's 800-year-old Stave Church is a Living Testament to Tradition In the beautiful countryside of Norway, there is an amazing engineering feat: an 800-year-old stave church that was made from wood and not a single nail. This architectural masterpiece, which was built in 1181, is a stunning example of mediaeval creativity and a testament to the lasting memory of Viking craftsmanship. Norway used to have a lot of stave churches, which got their name from the big wooden posts (staves) that held them up. Today, only a few of these amazing buildings are left. Each one is full of history and amazing architecture. The interesting things…

A stunning Roman mosaic floor from 1,800 years ago is found in South London. It is a "once-in-a-lifetime" find. Archaeologists are very excited about a great find that was made in South London. A beautifully preserved Roman-era mosaic floor that is thought to be at least 1,800 years old was found during digs for a new building project. It's the biggest piece of decorated tile found in the city in the last fifty years and has been called a "once-in-a-lifetime" find. The Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) found the colourful, two-paneled masterpiece while they were exploring a spot in Southwark that would become the Liberty of…

Ants: Inadvertent Artists or Experts in Seed Preservation? What a fantastic finding! Researchers have discovered an amazing instance of ant creativity—or serendipitous discovery, maybe. Ants are known to gather and store seeds in preparation for the winter. They usually break these seeds in half before storing them in the nest to stop them from germinating too soon. This method is quite effective because a seed that has been cut in half cannot be made to germinate even under ideal circumstances. The twist that had experts scratching their brains, though, was the coriander seeds! Coriander, when split in two, does not lose its ability to germinate like…

Zombie Salmon: The Strange Life Cycle of Nature's Smart Design If you're interested in strange and interesting natural phenomena, the term "zombie salmon" really stands out. It might make you think of the dead, but the truth is much more interesting and deep. Even though the name "zombie salmon" sounds strange, it is one of nature's most amazing and smart designs. Each of the five types of Pacific salmon goes through an amazing change on their amazing trip upstream to their freshwater spawning grounds. The fish's bodies start to shut down as they use up all their energy, making it look like they are dying alive.…

The Lovely Gomesa Jiaho Queen Orchid: A Unique and Beautiful Flower A unique plant called the Gomesa Jiaho Queen orchid has caught the attention of plant and orchid fans all over the world. This orchid is truly a wonder of nature, with its tiny, complex flowers and one-of-a-kind traits. You can also call the Gomesa Jiaho Queen orchid by its formal name, Gomesa crispa. It is an orchid and it comes from South America, more specifically Brazil. It is a medium-sized orchid that grows to 8 to 12 inches tall and has thin pseudobulbs and narrow, oblong leaves. The flower on this orchid is what makes…