Key Points: Japan introduced the world to high speed rail in 1964 with the Tokaido Shinkasen line, known as the Bullet Train, traveling at speeds over 200 miles per hour.China… Read More
By Lisha Pace 6 months ago
Lisha Pace
After a career of working to provide opportunities for local communities to experience and create art, I am enjoying having time to write about two of my favorite things - nature and animals. Half of my life is spent outdoors, usually with my husband and sweet little fourteen year old dog. We love to take walks by the lake and take photos of the animals we meet including: otters, ospreys, Canadian geese, ducks and nesting bald eagles. I also enjoy reading, discovering books to add to my library, collecting and playing vinyl, and listening to my son's music.
Key Points: Roughly the size of Alaska, The Triassic Boreal Ocean Delta is the largest river delta known to have formed on the Earth’s surface.Scientists believed that the Triassic Boreal… Read More
By Lisha Pace 6 months ago
Key Points: Dragonflies were among the first insects on earth about 300 million years ago.The giant dragonfly (Meganeura) was a carnivorous insect, feeding on other insects, small reptiles, and amphibians.Giant… Read More
By Lisha Pace 6 months ago
Key Points: The Pearl River Delta is a network of streams and canals bordered by rice paddies, stretching from Guangzhou in the north to Macau in the south.It is one… Read More
By Lisha Pace 8 months ago
Key Points: Dachshunds were bred in Germany to hunt badgers and other game. Their long bodies, short legs, large paws and extra long tails were designed exactly for that purpose.During… Read More
By Lisha Pace 9 months ago
Key Points: Shih Tzus were bred over 1,000 years ago by Chinese imperial breeders to be companions for the Emperor and his family.This sweet-tempered breed is content to sit in… Read More
By Lisha Pace 9 months ago
Key Points: The Doberman Pinscher was developed by a tax collector, Louis Doberman, who needed protection to enable him to perform his duties.There are two types of Doberman - the… Read More
By Lisha Pace 9 months ago
Key Points: Pugs were bred in ancient China to be companions to the Emperor and his family.Dutch traders introduced the breed to Europe in the 1500's where it became a… Read More
By Lisha Pace 9 months ago
Key Points: Bred in Germany to serve as retrievers of water fowl for hunters, poodles are an intelligent, athletic breed known for their dense, curly, low allergen coats.Poodles are usually… Read More
By Lisha Pace 9 months ago
Key Points: Trans-Siberian is the longest train trip in the world at seven days long. It travels 10,214 km across 16 major rivers, 876 stations, and 87 cities.Some long train… Read More
By Lisha Pace 9 months ago
Key Points: Yes, dogs can eat papaya; however, you can feed your dog papaya in moderation. Consult your vet for the right amount for your pet.Only feed your dog the… Read More
By Lisha Pace 9 months ago
Key Points: With jaws capable of biting through a mid-sized car, Liopleurodon's bite may have been even stronger than the bite of the Tyrannosaurus.Like sharks, the Liopleurodon had powerful, front… Read More
By Lisha Pace 10 months ago
Key Points: The Dimetrodon lived in North America and Europe about 60 million years before dinosaurs existed.Dimetrodon belonged to the order called Pelycosauria, which is a group of mammal-like reptiles… Read More
By Lisha Pace 10 months ago
Key Points: Yorkies were bred in the 1800s to catch rats in mills and mines during a rat infestation in Northern England.Known for their long, silky hair, Yorkies shed very… Read More
By Lisha Pace 10 months ago
Key Points: Cabbage leaves are safe and healthy for dogs to eat in limited quantities.Phytonutrients, a strong antioxidant compound is present in cabbage. These are beneficial to your dog because… Read More
By Lisha Pace 10 months ago
Key Points: A tiny portion of bacon on occasion is ok - but overall, bacon is not a safe food for dogs.The fat and grease in bacon causes indigestion and… Read More
By Lisha Pace 10 months ago
Key Points: Golden Retrievers originated in Scotland and were bred to be hunting dogs.Holding the top spot as the most popular dog in the United States, Golden Retriever's sweet dispositions… Read More
By Lisha Pace 1 year ago
Key Points: Chihuahuas are thought to be the oldest dog breed in the Americas.Originally bred in Mexico by the Toltec people, the Techichi, as they were called, were used for… Read More
By Lisha Pace 1 year ago
Key Points: Many a warhorse has carried knights and soldiers into battle - But Warrior, and the soldier he carried, Captain Jack Seely, led their British regiments to victories during… Read More
By Lisha Pace 1 year ago
Key Points: Even if you own enough property to house a horse you must comply with zoning laws and rules that govern horse ownership and humane care.Boarding a horse provides… Read More
By Lisha Pace 1 year ago
Key Points: Beards on animals either attract mates or serve a useful purpose - usually as a source of warmth in cold weather.Female lions have been known to grow manes… Read More
By Lisha Pace 1 year ago
Key Points: The final scene of the classic movie, Old Yeller, the story of a boy and his loyal dog, is considered to be one of the saddest scenes in… Read More
By Lisha Pace 1 year ago
Key Points: There are more than 260 equine breeds in the world.Black horses can carry a gene that produces a foal with a silver dappling.The Golden Akhal Teke has a… Read More
By Lisha Pace 1 year ago
Key Points: Until the invention of trains, horses were the fastest source of locomotion on land.The Thoroughbred is largely considered to be the fastest horse breed in the world over… Read More
By Lisha Pace 1 year ago
Key Points: Many of the strangest looking dogs have adapted to their unique environments.The New Guinea singing dog's voice has been compared to whale song and human yodeling.With the appearance… Read More
By Lisha Pace 1 year ago
Key Points: The slowest bird in the world only flies slow during courtship displays.Butterflies' wings flap 300 beats per minute - while a flies' beat 62,760 per minute.Manatees are capable… Read More
By Lisha Pace 1 year ago
Key Points: Horseshoes are U-shaped pieces of metal that attach to a horse's hooves with nails or glue.A Farrier is trained to file horses' hooves, and to fit, attach and… Read More
By Lisha Pace 1 year ago
Key Points: Dog names with two syllables seem to be the sweet spot. Longer names are usually shortened to nick names anyway - so stay away from too many syllables.Stay… Read More
By Lisha Pace 1 year ago
Key Points: Dewclaws are common and can help a dog gain better traction.Removal of dewclaws is usually deemed unnecessary unless it is not attached to the bone.Typically, removal is scheduled… Read More
By Lisha Pace 1 year ago
Key Points: Bears have vestigial tails - which are small remnants of what their tails were like before they evolved to not need them.Some bears, such as Grizzlies and Polar… Read More
By Lisha Pace 1 year ago
Key Points: Joro spiders are native to Asia and likely came to North America by way of shipping containers.They are also referred to as orb weavers because of the spiral… Read More
By Lisha Pace 1 year ago
Key Points Snails are soft-bodied, slow-moving mollusks with coiled shells for protection.The spectacular Red Nerite Snail from the Philippines features striking patterns of red, yellow and black. No two are… Read More
By Lisha Pace 1 year ago
Key Points: Choosing a name for your new kitten is important and forms a bond with your family.Names like Callie, Tabby and Lynx are good for kittens who look like… Read More
By Lisha Pace 1 year ago
Key Points: Cats in comics and children's literature, like Garfield, Tigger and Heathcliff have made orange cats popular. Sunny is a great name for a charming kitty girl with a… Read More
By Lisha Pace 1 year ago
Key Points: Catnip is an herb and a member of the mint family known for its medicinal qualities.Nepetalactone in catnip stimulates pheromone receptors in a cat's nose, providing a chemical… Read More
By Lisha Pace 1 year ago
Key Points: Author, J.K. Rowling, created a wizarding world in the Harry Potter book series that featured magical creatures based upon real animals.Animagus are wizards who can transform into animal… Read More
By Lisha Pace 1 year ago
Key Points: Butterflies have six legs.Some butterflies, in the Nymphalidae family, including the Monarch, hold their forelegs close to their bodies, making it look as if they have four legs.Caterpillars… Read More
By Lisha Pace 1 year ago
Key Points Butterflies share the same insect order,Lepidoptera, with mothsAntarctica is the only continent in the world where butterflies cannot live.Overwintering is one of two ways butterflies survive the coldest… Read More
By Lisha Pace 1 year ago
Key Points: Turkeys mostly eat seeds, grains, insects, vegetables and sometimes small animals like lizards.People domesticated turkeys as early as 200BC.Like all birds, Turkeys are related to dinosaurs like the… Read More
By Lisha Pace 1 year ago
Key Points: Guard dogs were bred to protect property and livestock from working and hunting breeds. The Cane Corso and Tibetan Mastiff have the most powerful bite force.German Shepherds are… Read More
By Lisha Pace 1 year ago
Key Points: Guinea pigs are rodents related to other members of the "cavy" family such as mice, rats, squirrels, hamsters and more.The only wild large Guinea pigs are found in… Read More
By Lisha Pace 1 year ago
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