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Biggest Tiger Reserve in India

September 28, 2021September 29, 2021 Ishita Mondal

If you are here planning to explore the tiger reserves, Sunderban is heaven for you. It is the home for the great Royal Bengal tiger. It is no wonder if you visit the place, you might find one peeping out from the bushes looking at you! Why an only tiger? The Sunderban is attractive as a safe and happy home for the endangered species belonging to various groups- aquatic mammals, birds, and reptiles. Well, unlike many other tiger reserves, you will not get a jeep safari to explore the jungle. Instead, you have to use the water transportation by boat and visit the jungle and water bodies.

The Smallest Ocean in The World

September 26, 2021September 29, 2021 Abhrajita Mondal

To be exact, there is only one ocean. However, the ocean is geographically divided into various areas. There are five oceans on earth, the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and Southern Ocean. The Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian are the most popular oceans. Some people know of the 7 oceans of the world but that is a wrong concept. There are not seven oceans, but seven seas in the world. The seven seas are – North Atlantic, South Atlantic, North Pacific, South Pacific, Arctic, Indian, and Southern.

National Insect of India

September 24, 2021September 24, 2021 Abhrajita Mondal

It is the national emblem of India. It signifies that law is above all. The Ashok chakra, with the Lion Capitol on top of the Ashoka Pillar in Sarnath, was adopted as the national emblem of India. The National Emblem of India is present on all Indian currencies and on the official letterhead of the Government of India. It consists of four lions, out of which one is invisible. The three lions are visible all the time, from any given direction. The other elements include a galloping horse, a bull, and the Dharma Chakras.

National Water Animal of India

August 6, 2021August 6, 2021 Abhrajita Mondal

The national symbols of India are a true sense of the country’s culture and identity. The symbols were formed differently to give the nation a unique identity. These symbols are an important part of the constitution of India. All generations to come will know about the symbols. From the ‘Tiranga’ to the National animals, each of the seventeen symbols is important for all Indians. You must keep yourself and your future generations abreast of the national symbols. It is a part of our existence, something to be proud of.

How Long Do Mosquitoes Live?

August 2, 2021August 7, 2021 Abhrajita Mondal

Different species of mosquitoes prefer different habitats. Some mosquitoes love to stay near humans whereas others stay in the forest, marshlands, and gardens. One common factor is all mosquitoes love water. However, different types of mosquitoes prefer different types of water. There are permanent water mosquitoes and there are flood-water mosquitoes. The former lays their eggs in permanent or semi-permanent water bodies. Some prefer clean water while others prefer dirty water. Some mosquitoes lay their eggs near freshwater ponds and others in marshy swamps. Floodwater mosquitoes lay their eggs in containers containing soil. Some lay eggs above the waterline. The floodwater habitats are swimming pools, agricultural fields, and tree logs. That answers your question about where do mosquitoes live.

Do Sharks Have Bones?

July 29, 2021August 3, 2021 Abhrajita Mondal

Some fish has bones and some do not. You must have heard of the Hagfish. It is also quite popular as the Slime eel. It is the only fish that does not have bones. Instead of bones, it has a notochord. It is a flexible rod made up of cartilage. So, there are three categories – the ones with bones, one with a notochord, and the third one that you know about is the cartilaginous fishes or sharks.

What Do Toads Eat?

July 20, 2021July 28, 2021 Abhrajita Mondal

We have talked about what toads eat, how they breed, and where they live. But there is more to know about them. What preys on toads? Yes, like other animals in the ecosystem, toads too have predators. Some animals and birds love to feed on toads. Have you seen those carnivorous water rats, scouring for prey at night? Well, they can rip off the heart of a cane toad in a matter of a few seconds. The liver is also not spared. The rats do this to avoid the poison glands at the back of the head. Cane toads produce bufotoxins and bufogenins.

What Do Grasshoppers Eat?

July 18, 2021July 28, 2021 Abhrajita Mondal

Grasshoppers are an important part of the food chain. Many animals derive their nutrition from them. Frogs, toads, lizards snakes, and several birds feed on grasshoppers. The birds which feed on grasshoppers are blue jays, hawks, and bluebirds. The bigger ground beetles, bees, and wasps also feed on them. Shrews also love them in meals. Therefore, grasshoppers lay a large number of eggs to maintain the balance. Otherwise, the population of grasshoppers would have destroyed whole fields. This would have led to starvation

Largest Rice Producing State in India

June 15, 2021August 1, 2021 Abhrajita Mondal

West Bengal is the largest rice producing state in India. If you see the statistics and other records, rice production has increased substantially in the past few years. This applies to other states as well. And why not? The climate and soil quality make way for the best cultivar. Furthermore, the total rice-producing capacity of India stands above 1,000 lakh tonnes.

What is the Standard Meridian of India?

June 4, 2021June 4, 2021 Abhrajita Mondal

Indian Standard Time is five and a half hours ahead of the Coordinated Universal Time, also known as known as the Greenwich Mean Time. The Indian Standard Time zone is a half-hour time zone. Its local timings differ by 30 minutes. Countries like India and Sri Lanka use this timing round the year.