Wild facts about lions

1.  Lions are the only big cats that live in groups called  ' prides  '.

2.  There are two sub species of lions in the world.

        Asiatic lions

        African lions

3.  Asiatic lion is found in a small population in Gir Forest, Gujarat.

4.  Lion cubs are born with spots that helps them to camouflage in long grass.

5.  Lion's mane helps it appear larger and more threatening towards potential rivals.

6.  Lions need a lot of food to keep them going. 

      They can eat upto 40 kg in one meal  !!!

7.  Lions are clever hunters.

     They choose to hunt at night or during storms where their prey is               unlikely to see or hear them.

8.  Lions are the only one in cat species to roar together.

Which is the highest and lowest altitude in India ??

 Highest altitude in India 

 Highest altitude in India is   Kanchenjunga .

It is the third highest mountain peak in the world.

It is located at border between Sikkim and Nepal.

It influences regional climate pattern.

It is home to many glaciers from which rivers are born.

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Lowest altitude in India 

Lowest altitude in India is found at  Kuttanad ,  Kerala 

This is the region where farming is practiced below sea level.

It is primarily a river Delta.

Geographical formation of Kuttanad is part of extensive alluvial plains formed by sediment deposits from western ghats carried by rivers.

Which country is it ??

 This question was asked on Koun Banega Karodpati program.

Question 

In which country Africa's highest peak located  ??

1.  Zambia 

2.  Tanzania 

3.  Zimbabwe 

4.  Kenya 

Answer 

This question was asked on many quiz programs.

Highest peak of African continent is MOUNTAIN KILIMANJARO   !!!

If I am right ,  it is in Tanzania.

Here are some more facts  -----

1.  Kilimanjaro is a freestanding mountain.  It stands alone. 

2.  It is not  a part of larger mountain range or connected to other peaks.

3.  It raises sharply from surrounding terrains.

4.  Though it is in equator region, its peaks are always covered with snow !!!

Quirky names of groups of animals

 Group of Turkeys                                 Rafter

Group of Geese                                      Gaggle 

Group of Crows                                    Murder 

Group of Owls                                      Parliament 

Group of Deer                                       Herd

Group of Lions                                     Pride 

Group of wolves                                   Pack

Group of Sheep                                      Flock

Group of Fish                                       School 

Group of Giraffes                               Tower 

Group of monkeys                               Troop

Group of fox                                           Skulk

Group of lemurs                                     Conspiracy 

Group of  Jellyfish                                 Smack 

Group of flamingoes                            Flamboyance 

Group of rhyenas                                  Laugh 

Group of ravens                                     Unkindness 

Group of bats                                         Colony 

Group of apes                                         Shrewdness 

Everyday food which must not be reheated

 Reheating left overs is a common practice in many Indian homes.

Just warm up yesterday's rice, today's lunch is ready ..!!!!

Here are the 2 everyday food, which must not be reheated.

1.   Rice

              Plain rice seems harmless but once cooked,  it can become a breeding ground for bacteria.

               Reheating doesn't always kill these bacteria if the rice was left too long.

               It can lead to food poisoning and stomach upset.

               However if the rice must be reheated, it's been refrigenerated right away and heated thoroughly only once.

2.  Potato 

                     Potatoes tend to lose its texture and flavour when reheated. But beyond that, cooked potatoes can grow bacteria.

                    To avoid waste, we can turn the left over potato dishes into cold chat or sandwich dressing.