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Vientiane Zoo

The Vientiane Zoo is the only 'official' zoo in Laos. There are captive animals on display in other locations I have visited however. Vientiane Zoo is located in beautiful countryside some 65 Km from the...

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Things To Do In San Antonio

There are many things to do in San Antonio, depending on the time of year you visit here. At the beginning of January, we drain the San Antonio River and have a Mud Festival. Also each January, you can attend...

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Theories on the Domestication of Cats

Before we even begin to understand where the domestic cat came from we must first understand where domestication research started. So here is a breif summary of a very grand accidental experiment which has...

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Why Zoo's

What is a zoo? To me a zoo is any place where a wild animal is kept and maintained in confinement. So by this definition it would include Safari Parks, Aquariums, Oceanariums, Sanctuaries, Bird Parks and...

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Things to do in Las Vegas with kids

 Las Vegas is not just for adults and it offers a lot for family and kids as well. There are plenty of fun things to do in Las Vegas with kids and young children including aquariums, museums and fun roller...

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Saint Albert the Great

St. Albert the Great is also known as Albertus Magnus. He is primarily known as the instructor of St. Thomas Aquinas. St. Albert the Great is the patron saint of scientists and students, especially those...

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Komodo Dragons - Giant Lizards of Indonesia

September 19, 2009 Dragons are huge lizard-like creatures that breathe fire and used to terrorize the populace in tales of the Middle Ages. Dragons are, of course, mythical creatures that only existed in...

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Songkhla Zoo

Songkhla zoo is the largest zoo in the South of Thailand and is the best place to see zoo animals in the area. It is a relatively new collection having first opened its gates to the public in 1989. It is one...

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Anaconda (The Largest Snakes In The World)

Anacondas are huge snakes belonging to the Boa family and are also known as Water Boa. The name suits them well, since they are the most aquatic of the Boas, and live in or near swamps and back river systems....

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The Cobra

Cobras are found in Africa and Asia, and they have held a special place in human culture from ancient Egypt to modern India. About 30 species of snakes are commonly called cobras, including the king cobra (the...

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