Forest Diaries

Sierra Nevada:

This forest in California provides a diverse range of habitats , having about 400 species of endemic and 200 species of rare vuscular plants. Unfortunately, it is threatened by grazing, fire, urbanisation, logging and mining forests.

Sundarbans:

The forest is the part of world's largest delta which is formed by the river Ganga and Brahmaputra. The name is said to be delivered from the word sundari, a reference to the large kind of sundari trees which exist there. It is also a site of tiger preservation project.

Tropical Rainforests:

These forests are located generally in hot, wet and equator regions. These forests are filled up with evergreen trees. It is also estimated that half of the world's plant and animal species live in these forests.

Coniferous Forest:

These forests are found in areas where there are moderate to heavy annual rainfall and long winters. They are similar in shapes and height and often form a nearly uniform stand with a layer of low shrubs or herbs below. Pines, Spruces, Firs and Larches are the dominant trees found here.

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Mythical Creatures

The Sphinx: It is a mythological creature with a lion's body and human's head. It is believed that it asks men riddles and eat them if they don't answer. Medusa: She has head made up of snakes and also the ability to change people into stone if they dare to stare her in it's eyes. Hydra: Hydra is a giant monster that looks much like a water snake with multiple heads. If one of my heads is cut off, tow of them grow back in its place. Hercules defeated Hydra and buried it under a pile of rocks. Pegasus: Pegasus is a beautifuol winged horse and is the son of Posedion. It appears in myths from all over the world and have been the subject of many paintings. A constellation has been named after it. Cyclops: Cyclops name in Greek mythology means ' round eye '. I have only one eye that is in the middle of it's forehead. Cyclops also like eating human flesh.

Castel And Palaces Around The World

The Forbidden City: It served as the palace for both Ming and Qing emperors and was built and successfully established in Beijjing by the Ming emperor Zhu Di, between 1406 and 1420. The palace was given such distinctive name because it was forbitten for the common people to come there, even , limited royal families were allowed to come. Most of the complex of this palace faces to the south to honour the sun. The Palace Of Versailles: The Palace Of Versailles was located about 16 Kilometers South-West of Paris, is one of the Most absurd buildings of the world. It was an official residence of the Kings of France from 1682 to 1789. It was restored after the French Revolution took a toll and the palace was then converted into a museum. It is particularly known for it's Architecture and Garden. The Kronborg Castle: The Castle Kronborg is located on a site to overlook a stretch of water between Denmark and Sweden. The castle has a significant and interesting history as a bo...

Famous Lakes In India

Wular Lake: The Wular Lake is situated 32 Kilometers from Srinagar. It is the largest lake in the Jammu and Kashmir region. It also controls the flow of the Jhelum River, which passes through it. Chilka Lake: It is located on the east coast of Odisha, Chilika Lake is the largest brackish saltwater lagoon in Asia. It is also a home to many varieties of birds. Sambhar Salt Lake: The Sambhar Salt lake is the larges inland salt lake in Rajasthan, India. The lake's bed is covered in salt sheets which looks like snow from a distance. The lake remains dry during the summer months. The lake's shore is lined with slat pans and refining works. Kolleru Lake: Located in Andhra Pradesh, Kolleru Lake is the largest freshwater lake of India. Lying between the deltas of the Krishna River and Godavri River, it acts as a reservoir to control floods. It is an important habitat for migratory birds.

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