South America

The Orographic Effect and Rain Shadow

The orographic effect, also known as the rain shadow effect, is a meteorological phenomenon that occurs when moist air is forced to rise over a topographic barrier, such as...

Grey-cheeked thrush (Catharus minimus)

Grey-cheeked thrush is a medium size bird 15 to 17 cm in length, a member of a migrant...

Polaskia chende (Roland-Gosselin) A. C. Gibson & K. E. Horak 1978

Polaskia chende looks like tree cacti, branching terminally to 4 m (13 feet) high with distinct trunks to...

Monkey Tail Cactus: Growth Rate, Care, and Propagation

Monkey Tail Cactus Monkey Tail Cactus (Hildewintera colademononis) is an attractive, and low-maintenance plant that might be just what...

Flying Fish – How to Fly Fish?

Flying Fish Yes, you heard correctly, a fish can fly? But the question is how to fly fish? People...

Rodovia Dos Imigrantes – Busiest Highway in Brazil

The busiest highway in Brazil Rodovia Dos Imigrantes is a highway in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The beautiful highway connects the city...

Alpamayo Mountain – Most Conspicuous Peaks in Peru

Alpamayo Mountain is one of the most conspicuous peaks in the Cordillera Blanca of the Peruvian Andes. and it is named after the river...

The Active Stratovolcano of Mount Mayon

Mount Mayon, also known as the Mayon Volcano, is an active stratovolcano with a small central summit crater on the island of Luzon in...

Lençóis Maranhenses – Brazilian Sand Dunes Transform into Majestic Turquoise Lagoons

Amid the rolling dunes of a national park in Brazil, a wonderful transformation takes place every year. During the rainy season, the Lençóis Maranhenses...

Kalasasaya Temple – Bolivia’s Ancient Archeological Complex

Kalasasaya Temple is known for its precise and unique architectural design and engineering techniques. Kalasasaya Temple, or Stopped Stones, is regarded as one of...

Fortress of Kuélap – One of Largest Fortified Citadel in Northern Peru

The imposing Fortress of Kuélap is the main attraction of the Chachapoyas region. It ranks among the finest and most inspiring remains in Peru....

Ovniport – Strange UFO Landing Pad in The Desert of Argentina

The Ovniport, a strange UFO landing pad was built by a man who claimed aliens told him to construct it. The UFO landing pad has been...

The Remarkable Valley of the Moon

Ischigualasto Provincial Park is located about 300 kilometers away from the capital of San Juan. It is better known as Valle de la Luna...

The Desoto Falls of Mentone Alabama

Desoto Falls is a magnificent 104-foot waterfall located on the West Fork of the Little River on the outskirts of the charming town of...

Mocona Falls: The Parallel Wonder That Mirroring the River’s Course

Have you ever come upon a waterfall that is renowned for its length rather than its height? Everyone knows the most popular waterfall in...