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Anthony Benjamin - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Anthony's number one passion is providing medical care to children in developing countries. A true 'Globe Trotter' Anthony loves to write about his travel adventures and has the unique ability, via the written word, to take his readers on his journey's too. Anthony loves animals, especially his beloved Papillon, Pierre.
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- The Jaguar Preserve
[Travel-and-Leisure:Adventure-Travel] Belize is one of the best places in the world to see wildlife in their native habitat: the jungle! For animal lovers, especially big cat lovers a visit to the Jaguar Preserve is a must.
- Mammals of Belize
[Reference-and-Education] Mammals are a group of animals with backbones, bodies covered by hair, they nurse their young with milk, and have a unique jaw articulation. Mammals are also the group of animals to which humans belong. Mammals of Belize include, but are not limited to, the tapir, monkey, jaguar, gibnut and kinkajou.
- Bird Cages
[Pets:Birds] Finding the right bird cage is not only for the well being of your bird but also your wallet. Most bird cages are made of solid steel or wrought iron and can cost thousands of dollars. Even though it can be expensive, a solid steel or a wrought iron cage is best for large birds.
- Parrot Food
[Pets:Birds] In this article when I say, "bird(s)" or "parrot(s)" I will be referencing "True Parrots." Parrots can be very picky eaters. All parrots eat seeds and only some eat fruit.
- Information About Cockatoos
[Pets:Birds] There are 21 known species of Cockatoos. Cockatoos belong the Cacatuidae bird family and are not considered a parrot.
- The Genius of African Greys
[Pets:Birds] An African Grey parrot is said to be one of the smartest non-primate animals known to man. One of the best examples of the intelligence of an African Grey is: Alex ( an acronym for: Avian Learning EXperiment). Alex, at the time of his death on September 6th 2007, at 31 years of age, had the mental capability of a five year old human.
- Information About Macaws
[Pets:Birds] The Macaw is my favorite of all parrots. There are 16 know species of Macaws that are still alive.
- Bear - The Most Common Mammal in Alaska
[Travel-and-Leisure:Adventure-Travel] Many people who live in what is commonly referred to as the "lower 48 states" in the U.S. actually know little of the beautiful state of Alaska. Such people think that Alaska is merely a barren, cold and dry place. That is true but, not merely so.
- Alaska's Wonderful Marine Life - The Whales
[Travel-and-Leisure:Adventure-Travel] Alaskan marine life is wonderful! The largest and most majestic of all Alaska's marine life are the whales. Alaskan waters harbor over one-fifth of all the whale species in the world along with 2 dolphin species.
- Kennel Cages Or Crates - Meeting Your Pets Travel and Shelter Needs
[Pets] You are the only one who knows your dog or cat best. You must always keep their safety and comfort levels in mind at all times.
- Eating Healthy - Berries
[Food-and-Drink:Low-Calorie] One excellent source of vitamins and minerals is berries. They are high in Vitamin C which is important to building strong cartilage and joints, healthy skin and blood vessels. Berries also contain a variety of phytochemicals and antioxidants which give the plants their color and flavor to the berries.
- The Snowmobile - A Popular Winter Sport
[Recreation-and-Sports] The snowmobile has been a popular winter past time for decades and has been improved upon over the years in drastic measure. Be aware of the greatest danger of this ever popular sport.
- Johnny Cakes
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] Belizean food is easy to prepare, physically filling and delightfully delicious. How about a dish of Johnny Cakes - a favored breakfast dish in Belize.
- Bedding Comforters - Meeting Your Comfort and Interior Home Decorating Needs
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] Comforters are the top part of a bedding set. A comforter is usually the thickest blanket on a bed. However, that really depends on personal comfort levels and times of the year.
- Fireplaces - Their Beginnings
[Home-Improvement:Heating-and-Air-Conditioning] Campfires were the first type of "fireplace" and has been around for thousands of years. It is impossible to document the first "fireplace" or "campfire."
- Cockatiels As Pets!
[Pets:Birds] Cockatiels are the smallest member of the cockatoo family and are native only to Australia where they are found largely in arid or semi-arid country, but always near water. Sometimes hundreds will flock around a single such body of water. Male cockatiels do not display any obvious courtship rituals.
- Benefits of Massage Therapy
[Health-and-Fitness:Massage] Students and adult learners who are seeking massage therapy classes for curiosity or personal enrichment will discover a wide range of important information on this subject. If you are interested in learning massage skills...
- ATV - All Terrain Vehicle
[Automotive:ATV] ATV: All Terrain Vehicles - There is a lot of different ways that people like to travel: walking, running, driving and flying are just a few methods of transportation that is used. In the area of driving there are many types of vehicles that are used. However, some people like to use the all terrain vehicle, or ATV, a 4 wheeler, for their local traveling needs as well as entertainment. These 4 wheeled dirt bikes have the capability of going over all most all types of terrain except water.
- Papillion Dogs and Puppies
[Pets:Dogs] One of the most frequently asked question of new Papillon owners is: What do I feed it? First don't feed Papillons or any other small dog just once a day! Papillons will eat only what they need if it is available to them.
- Violin - Music Closest to a Human Voice
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Violins, often known for classical music, are now world wide. Violins are now played in country, jazz, rock, bluegrass and blues.
- Gatlinburg, TN
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Settled in the early 1800s, it first was named White Oak Flats for the native white oak trees covering the land. It's said a middle-aged widow, named Martha Jane Huskey Ogle was the first settler. She came with her family to start a new life in what her late-husband said was a Land of Paradise. Not long after, families like the McCarter, Reagan and Trentham made residence along streams and hollows.
- Belize - Jewel of the Caribbean
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Belize has an area of mainland and cayes that is 8,867 square miles. Belize's greatest length from north to south is 173.9 miles and its greatest width is 118.
- Giant Pandas
[Reference-and-Education:Wildlife] The Giant Panda is easily recognized by its large, distinctive black patches around the eyes, over the ears, and across its round body. Scientists do not know why these unusual bears are black and white, some speculate that the bold coloring provides effective camouflage into their shade-dappled snowy and rocky surroundings. The Giant Panda's thick, woolly coat keeps it warm in the cool forests of its habitat.
- Septic Tanks
[Home-Improvement:Plumbing] Septic tanks are large concrete, polyethylene or fiberglass containers that hold sewage waste. In the past, in the United States, septic tanks were sometimes made of steel or wood.
- Vacation Gem Mining - Rubies
[Travel-and-Leisure] Rubies are a little softer than the sapphire, which may seem strange as they are both made of the same mineral. The ruby has excellent hardness, 3rd only to sapphires and diamonds. It is almost impossible to find a ruby of fine quality over 3 carats in size, therefore, minor inclusions are deemed acceptable and most ruby jewelry is made with stones under 3 carats.
- The Avian Influenza Virus
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Avian Influenza, a great concern, first occurred in Italy, but has spread around the world. It is an infectious disease caused by strains of the influenza virus.
- Canister and Upright Vacuum Cleaner Review
[Home-Improvement:Appliances] If you are looking for a vacuum cleaner, different styles may suit you better than others. An upright vacuum cleaner is good for homes with low to high traffic. Sometimes upright vacuums are good for cleaning pet hair, depending on the machines' suction performance. However, uprights might not be good if you own your own business such as restaurant or a cleaning business you might want a canister vacuum. Canister vacuums are usually more powerful depending on the brand.
- Interior Design and Decorating
[Home-Improvement] For the intrepid interior designer and decorator there are many career choices. Have you ever known or met a person that just as a natural gift for interior decorating and designing? Those people don't even have to go to any special school to learn this trade; it is just within them! However, if you are not one of those gifted souls and would love to learn this trade, for the intrepid interior designer and decorator there are many career choices.
- Gem Mining Vacation - Amethysts
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Jewelry-Diamonds] Amethysts can be found in all shades of purple, lilac and mauve. Amethysts from Veracruz, Eastern Mexico, tend to be very pale. Amethysts from Guerrero, South-Central Mexico, tends to be very brightly colored.
- Maya Indians
[Reference-and-Education] The Maya Indian Civilization flourished from 250AD to 900AD; this is known as history's Classic Period; there were as many as one-million Maya Indians in Belize. Between the Classic Period and Post-Classic Period the Maya Empire split into separate conflicting "City States," just like the Roman Empire, lasting until the Spanish Colonial Period in the early 1600's. Though not known why, there are many different reasons this split could have happened, such as, over population, a revolt, disease or drought.
- Disney Cruise Line
[Travel-and-Leisure:Cruising] Disney Cruise Line is one of the most family oriented cruises ever! Disney Cruise Line is the first in the industry to be designed and built as an "All" family cruise line, with the goal of accommodating parents and young children alike. One thing that proves such a statement is that there are no casinos on bored, as with other modern day cruise ships.
- Camping - Great Smoky Mountains National Park
[Travel-and-Leisure:Outdoors] The Great Smoky Mountains National Park boasts ten large developed campgrounds with more than a thousand campsites for RVs, trailers, or tent camping, and 100 undeveloped sites. Roanoke Mountain Campground is one of these quaint, quiet little campgrounds located at Milepost 120.
- Harps - Traced To Just About Every Continent On Earth
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Harps produce calm music. It is said: If if one can play a Piano...
- Road To Nowhere
[Travel-and-Leisure:Outdoors] In the 1930s and 1940s, Swain County, North Carolina gave up the majority of its private land to the Federal Government for the creation of Fontana Lake and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hundreds of people were forced to leave the small Smoky Mountain communities that had been their homes for generations. With the creation of the Park, their homes were gone, and so was the road to those communities, Old Highway 288 was buried beneath the deep waters of Fontana Lake.
- Clingmans Dome
[Travel-and-Leisure] Clingmans Dome is the highest point in Tennessee.
- Appalachian Trail
[Travel-and-Leisure:Outdoors] No matter whether you're a novice hiker or veteran ridgerunner, the Appalachian Trail offers unparalleled opportunities to explore, experience and connect with nature.
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