Saturday 31 March 2012

The Amazon rainforest is a moist broadleaf forest that blankets 5,400,000 square kilometers of the Amazon River basin in South America. (aveholidayhome.com)


The Amazon forest animals


Golden Lion
The Amazon rainforest is a moist broadleaf forest that blankets 5,400,000 square kilometers of the Amazon River basin in South America. The shear vastness of this forest is difficult to comprehend. It stretches across the boundaries of nine nations—Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. Its biodiversity is unparalleled—an estimated one in ten animals on the planet inhabits the Amazon rainforest. Listed here are a few of the better-known species from the Amazon rainforest and its surrounding habitats.

Squirrel Monkey
Although the Amazon has few large mammals, it has lots of different types. There are around 800 species, of which the largest group is bats. In fact, there are more species of bats in the Amazon than anywhere else. As with other animal groups, Amazon mammals comprise a fascinating fauna, including the world's biggest otter, a freshwater manatee and tree-dwelling anteaters. Many of these are rare and shy, hence not usually seen in the wild. Others, such as the pink dolphin, are difficult to photograph. Important groups of mammals include carnivores, monkeys, anteaters and sloths, tapirs, peccaries, rodents and bats.


Jaguars are widely distributed. Their range extends from southern Arizona and NewMexico to northern Argentina and Brazil. The Amazon Basin contains the largest population of jaguars. Their preferred habitat is that of tropical lowland forests. They also inhabit scrublands, coastal forests, and swamps.


Life has been generous in its allocation of fish species to the Amazon region. Around 2,000 species are described, but scientists estimate at least another 1,000 remain to be discovered. This is the most diverse freshwater fauna in the world. Miniature living gems such as the tetras provide a source of pleasure for aquarists world-wide. Numerous species are a crucial source of protein for local people and several comprise an important export commodity. Some are fearsome, such as the infamous piranha and electric eel. Others are just plain weird, such as the arowhana, which catches insects by leaping out of the water and the leaf fish which not only looks like a leaf, but also swims as though it was floating in the current like a dead leaf. About four-fifths of the Amazon fishes are characins — a group relatively rare outside the tropics. The other important groups are the cichlids and the osteoglossids. The latter are living fossils and include the world's largest freshwater fish.





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Thursday 29 March 2012

Like the other creatures of the desert, birds come up with interesting ways to survive in the harsh climate, More information get from AVE Resort blog. (aveholidayhome.com)


Desert Birds

Like the other creatures of the desert, birds come up with interesting ways to survive in the harsh climate. The sandgrouse has special feathers that soak up water. It can then carry the water to its young trapped in the nest.

Desert Dove

Other birds, like the gila woodpecker, depend on the giant saguaro as its home. This woodpecker hollows out a hole in the cactus for a nest. The cool, damp inside is safe for the babies.

The roadrunner is probably the most well known desert bird, thanks to the cartoon. 
Roadrunners are so named because they prefer to run rather than fly. Ostriches also prefer to use their feet. Even the young depend on walking to find food and water.
The galah is one of the prettiest desert birds. It is one of the few species that return to the same nest year after year. Galahs are interesting birds, in that the number of eggs they lay depends on the climate.






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Wednesday 28 March 2012

The Foreign Bird Federation was established to be the umbrella organisation for foreign bird keeping in the UK and to represent foreign bird. (aveholidayhome.com)


  Information about foreign birds


The fact that you are reading this suggests that you are interested in keeping, breeding, exhibiting or studying Foreign Birds and we believe that, through the services of our Association, we can help you to develop your interest, whether you are an old hand, a beginner or just thinking of starting in the hobby.

The Association was formed in the early 1960s by a small number of enthusiasts and since then our membership has increased considerably. The aims of the FBA are to promote the keeping, breeding and exhibiting of all foreign birds, including domesticated species such as Bengalese and Zebra Finches.


Birds feeding or resting - Use a 'blind' whenever possible. You may wish to photograph through a partly open window with the curtains almost closed. This can achieve a very good result. One of the best blinds is your car; you can get pretty close to a bird without scaring it, then shoot through an open window.


Hunting blinds also work very well if you find the right spot such as woodland, rivers, ponds and other such feeding areas. Birds in Flight - Use a fast action setting on your digital camera to capture a succession of images with one press of the shutter button. 


You need to take multiple photos of one bird's flight in order to get optimal wing position in the photograph. Some cameras have a slight delay from when you hit the button to when the picture is taken, so learn the shutter features of your camera beforehand. 




Pre-focus the area in which you expect to photograph the bird, then Pan the camera to follow the bird's flight. As the bird approaches wait until the image is almost sharp in the viewfinder, then refocus on the bird and start taking your sequence of photographs.







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Tuesday 27 March 2012

There are no land animals that actually live in Antarctica! However, the surrounding oceans abound in living creatures. AVE Hotels in Kanyakumari. (aveholidayhome.com)


Animals Found In Antarctica


There are no land animals that actually live in Antarctica! However, the surrounding oceans abound in living creatures! The seals that inhabit the oceans surrounding Antarctica can be seen pulling themselves out of the water and onto the ice to rest during feeding. Penguins are the only birds that inhabit this frozen landscape.

Weddell Seal - the southernmost pinniped in the world. In what is known as reverse sexual dimorphism, males are generally smaller than females. A newborn pup has a coat of long hair, called lanugo, which they will shed within the first month as the protective layer of blubber is developed. Listen to a Weddell Seal underwater.


Orcas - In the Antarctic, Killer whales live amid pack-ice, but they are said not to extend beyond the ice-line in the Arctic ocean. The Orca exhibits a great tolerance for varying temperatures. This is one of the reasons they enjoy a worldwide distribution.


Black-browedAlbatross - distinguished by its distinctive combination of white head and neat black brow. The Black-browed albatross can have a wigspan of up to eight feet and can weigh up to 10 pounds! Black-browed albatrosses are the most widely distributed of all albatross species. Of all the albatross species they may face the greatest threats from fisheries.


AdliePenguin - the Adelies courtship ceremony begins when the male drops a pebble at the feet of his intended. They begin to fight, but if the female is interested, the fight is very short. Once the mates have been selected, the males commence gathering more pebbles for thier nests. Adelie penguins make their nests out of rocks! Ouch!

Southern Elephant Seal - The elephant seal gets its name from the long, curved nose the male acquires around the age of three. The snout plays a significant role in the elephant seal's spectacular breeding ritual. By a process known as a catastrophic molt, elephant seals shed their coats every autumn, sloughing large pieces of hair and skin, and leaving the seal with a ragged and tattered appearance until it grows new, sleek fur!




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Monday 26 March 2012

Indian subcontinent is a bird watcher's paradise. There are a large number of resident birds in India, some native and some introduced. (aveholidayhome.com)




“Birds! All types of birds are incredibly fascinating and have captured our imagination since the earliest times!”


The animal world is inhabited with over 9000 species of birds. They are natural wonders of song, color, flight and display. With so many diverse types of birds, learning about them is an exciting adventure.


Our list of bird types covers a wide array of avian species from pet birds to exotic birds. Each bird guide offers bird information, starting with where they are found and their background, followed with their habitat, behaviors and bird care. Pictures of birds are provided with each bird guide to help in choosing a pet or aid in bird identification.

Indian subcontinent is a bird watcher's paradise. There are a large number of resident birds in India, some native and some introduced. However, all of them today beautifully reflect the rich natural life of the country. One can also find some of the rarest wild bird species in the subcontinent. 


Numerous bird sanctuaries have been set up in the country to provide the birds with a natural habitat and augment their population. In this section, we have provided information about the following Indian birds: This website, is the effort of three wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and compulsive travelers. 


Our discovery of shared passions led us to the formation of this website and many trips across India. Our goal is to share our photographs and experiences of Indian wildlife with nature lovers. We also hope this will inspire viewers to appreciate and explore 

the diverse beauty that India's wilderness has to offer and, more importantly, understand the importance of nature conservation. Please browse through the site and feel free to pass on any feedback on our guestbook.





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Saturday 24 March 2012

Thiruvalluvar is the immortal poet of Tamil Nadu and has given to the world Thirukkural. The memorial statue of Thiruvalluvar is in Kanyakumari. (aveholidayhome.com)


About Thiruvalluvar Statue


Thiruvalluvar is the immortal poet of Tamil Nadu and has given to the world  Thirukkural.   The memorial statue of Thiruvalluvar is in Kanyakumari.  The pedestal of the statue is of 38 feet height and the statue over it is 95 feet tall with a grand total of 133 feet for the entire sculpture.  The 3 tier pedestal  known as Atharapeedam is surrounded by an artistic Mandapa known as Alankara Mandapam with 38 feet height.  Surrounding the Alankara Mandapa stand 10 elephant statues signifying 8 directions with earth and space down.  The father of Sri. Rama, the hero of Ramayana was called Dasaratha as he was able to charioteer in ten directions. To help the tourists to worship the holy feet of Thiruvalluvar 140 steps are constructed inside the Mandapa.      The pedestal with a height of 38 feet represents the 38 chapters in the Book of Aram in Thirukural and the statue of 95 feet on the pedestal represents the total chapters in Porul (70 chapters) and Inbam (25 Chapters). 


SOME  DETAILS ABOUT THE STATUE OF THIRUVALLUVAR

Chief Sculptor                                                -           Dr. V. Ganapathy Sthapathi

Height of the statue of Thiruvalluvar         -           95 feet

Total pieces of stones utilised for the statue-        1283

Weight of  the statue                                    -           2000 tons

Height of the Athaara Peedam                    -           38 feet

Total pieces of stone utilized                       -           672

Weight of the stones in the Peedam           -           1500 tons

Total height of the monument                     -           133 feet

Height of the Alankara-Mandapam             -           38 feet

Total pieces of stones utilized for the Mandapam -  1726

Weight of the stones in the Mandapam      -           3500 tons

Total weight of the whole structure           -           7000 tons

Number of steps upward                             -           70


 Thus the statue symbolically, and artistically signifies that the theme of Porul and Inbam are based on Aram.  Visting Hours -8 AM To 4 PM . 




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Friday 23 March 2012

Hotel AVE is any tourist’s favorite joint in Kanyakumari. Among the hotels in Kanyakumari, this restaurant is very popular. (aveholidayhome.com)


Welcome
to Sea view Restaurant


There's no denying that the perfect complement to a great hotel is a great restaurant - one in which mouth-watering food delights the palate, stunning city or ocean views please the eyes, and a pleasant atmosphere makes you feel right at home from the moment you set foot inside. Whether traveling for business or leisure, some travelers opts to venture beyond the property come breakfast, lunch or dinner time.

If you are one that loves the taste of Sea food then Sea view is definitely the place to be as there are plenty of them for you to choose from. You will have the choice from Chinese, North Indian to South Indian foods. These are just a few of the great dishes the restaurant offers that you should really check out. To add to the ambience this restaurant is situated just next to the seashore, thus making it a great place that offers a pleasant atmosphere with great food.



For making the experience more memorable the restaurant’s lawn service is also available. Sea view Restaurant had its base set up in 2001. This multi cuisine boutique restaurant is a perfect place to feel the posh ambience whenever you want.





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Thursday 22 March 2012

District Administration has recently constructed a swimming pool for children over here which is very popular among the children in kanyakumari. (aveholidayhome.com)


Thirparappu Waterfalls

 
The English term for this Thiruparappu is a pavilion of beauty and holiness. This place is fascinating to watch. There is a shrine, wherein the green hills are located at the back drop of the shrine, and the Kodayur perennial river running in front of the shrine. There is a waterfall near the shrine which is really wonderful. This is 70 km far from Kanyakumari.

Thirparappu Waterfall in Kanyakumari falls is 300 feet long and consists of a rocky riverbed. The view of the water, falling from a height of 50 feet, is truly magnificent. The Thirparappu weir has been built on the rocky mass that stretches far across the distance covering one fourth of a kilometer in the direction against the streams current. This weir supplies water to the fields that are used for irrigation.

A small temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated on the banks of the river. There are strong walls and fortifications that surround the temple. Recently, a swimming pool has been constructed nearby, so that children can enjoy their trip from Kanyakumari to Thirparappu Waterfall to the fullest.

There is a waterfall near the shrine which is really wonderful. The beautiful waterfall descending from Kodayar River is located at a distance of 60 km from Kanyakumari. 


After reaching Kanyakumari, there are a number of buses, auto rickshaws and taxis that connect people to different parts of the city. 




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