Gir National Park in winter: Morning vs. evening safari, booking details, and prices |

Older than many of India’s better-known reserves, Gir National Park has spent decades quietly perfecting what conservation can look like.Constantly monitored by the Gujarat Forest Department and supported by conservation groups, Gir today protects one of the richest dry forest ecosystems in the country. Its mixed deciduous forests, patches of semi-evergreen growth, riverine vegetation and…

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How cold is too cold for cats: Temperature guidelines, warning signs, and winter safety tips for indoor and outdoor cats |

Cats are naturally attracted to the warmth of the sun, the warmth from radiators, or laps. While they have natural insulation from their fur coats, sensitivity to temperatures is high in domesticated cats. For the regular domesticated feline, a temperature of below 45°F or 7°C may become uncomfortable. For sensitive ones, the kittens, seniors, hairless…

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Can you eat jellyfish: What it tastes like, how it’s prepared, and whether it’s safe to eat |

When most people think of seafood, they think of fish and shrimp, but not those gelatinous, tentacled creatures in the sea. But yes, jellyfish are edible; they have been feeding communities around Asia for centuries, and are slowly turning up on plates around the world.Unlike the stinging, wobbly jellyfish you see while swimming, the jellyfish…

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