About The Parrot: Smart And Colourful Vocalist
Easily the most famous of all birds, Parrots are one of the most prized pets. Yet, they are so much more than this. One of the animal kingdoms most intelligent creation, parrots have amazing vocal abilities matched only by their penchant to astonish us as in the case of Alex, one of the most famous parrots of all time.
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Quotes On Seizing The Moment
‘You must go after your wish. As soon as you start to pursue a dream, your life wakes up and everything has meaning.’
Barbara Sher
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Anglerfish: Nature’s Fishing Masters
The deep-sea anglerfishinhabits would of the darkest, most oppressive and dangerous environments on Earth. In a place where most submarines would be crushed due to the pressure, these fish thrive. One of nature’s strangest animals, this highly adaptive fish has one of the most unusual of appearances. Long before people ever held a fishing rod this fish had mastered the act of fishing.
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Quotes On Truth
‘A lot of people are afraid to tell the truth, to say no. That’s where toughness comes into play. Toughness is not being a bully. It’s having a backbone.’
Robert Kiyosaki
A Glorious Re-Invention of James Bond: Casino Royale Film Review
Director: Martin Campbell
Starring: Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen, Judi Dench, Giancarlo Giannini, and Jesper Christensen.
Casino Royale marks a stern departure from the typical James Bond films. Often criticised for being unrealistic and cartoon-like, James Bond films have of late been upstaged by the ultra-sophisticated realism of The Bourne films at the Box Office. It would be a mistake to view Casino Royale as a return to form, instead it is best understood as a complete break from tradition.
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About The Armadillo: Prehistoric Armour-Clawed Mammal
A strange animal potters close to the ground, its nose rolls from one blade of grass to the next. Exotic, weird, an alien, this animal looks like it doesn’t belong. It seems to be alone in its uniqueness. One-of-a-kind. Itself. And perhaps it is.
A prehistoric animal, the armadillo has been around for over 60 million years. A living fossil it is at times difficult to describe this strange animal. A hardy and versatile animal, the armadillos is one of the most surreal sights in nature.
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Quotes On Unconventional Wisdom
‘Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.’
Bill Gates
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About The Badger: Fierce, Neat And Proud
King of the woodlands, master of the prairies, an unlikely black and white animal is dominant over its domain. Yet to look at one you would be forgiven thinking otherwise.
Badgers are the supreme builders of the woodlands. Highly caring and social, they have a fierce defensive streak which they will unleash if they are provoked.
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Quotes On Leadership
‘People and practices come and go, but principles of effective leadership will always remain the same – everywhere.’
Stephen R. Covey
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About The Cheetah: Maestro Of The Chase
Galloping seemingly in slow motion, the embodiment of grace and elegance one animal inspires more dreams than any other. The Cheetah.
Reaching speeds in excess of 120 kilometres an hour (75 MPH), the cheetah is well-known for being the fastest recorded land animal in the world. Speed alone is a reason why people are attracted to the cheetah. However, their placid nature is often a greatly overlooked factor in explaining their likeability.
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Quotes On Work
‘Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leavings things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials.’
Lin Yutang
About The Cave Of Altamira: Modern Art Happened 18,000 Years Ago
The Altamira Cave, is located near Santillana del Mar, Santander, Spain. The cave is famous for its paleolithic cave paintings of wild animals in red, charcoal and ochre and is frequently described as the Sistine Chapel of Palaeolithic Art. What is astonishing about the paintings is that they look like modern art yet they are between 14 and 18,000 years old.
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