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- It is Located at Aurangabad in Maharashtra, India.
- There are total 29 Ajanta caves.
- There are total 34 Ellora caves.
- ITt is UNESCO World Heritage Site and It declared in 1983.
- Buddhist monasteries, Hindu and Jain temples are present in the Ajanta Ellora caves.
- Beautiful sculptures and paintings are also Part of Ajanta Ellora caves.
- Ajanta Ellora caves are rock-cut caves.
-The famous Kailash Temple is located in the Ajanta Ellora Caves.
- Ajanta and Ellora caves are hand made.

References :
1. https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/243/
2. https://www.holidify.com/places/ajanta-and-ellora-caves/
3. https://www.tripsavvy.com/ajanta-and-ellora-caves-travel-guide-1539340
4. https://www.tourmyindia.com/pilgrimage/ajanta-ellora-cave.html
5. https://www.viator.com/en-IN/India-attractions/Ajanta-and-Ellora-Caves/d723-a17385
6. https://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/-/ajanta
7. https://www.britannica.com/place/Ellora-Caves

Ellora Caves | temples, Ellora, India Ellora Caves, a series of 34 magnificent rock-cut temples in northwest-central Maharashtra state, western India. They are located near the village of Ellora, 19 miles (30 km) northwest of Aurangabad and 50 miles (80 km) southwest of the Ajanta Caves. Spread over a distance of 1.2 miles (2 km), the

@ Yellowstone National Park

- It is located in the state of Wyoming, United States of America

- There are over 1,100 species of plants: it has over 200 exotic plant species and over 400 species of thermophiles.

- Yellowstone Lake is the largest (132 sq mi) and high altitude (7,732 Foot) lake in North America by area.

- It is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and a World Heritage Site.

- Seismically, the Yellowstone region is also very active.

- The many picturesque lakes and rivers of Yellowstone are also well-known.

-Yellowstone's climate is cool temperate and continental in nature.

References :
1. https://www.britannica.com/place/Yellowstone-National-Park/Physical-features
2. https://www.nps.gov/yell/index.htm
3. https://www.yellowstonenationalpark.com/
4. https://www.yellowstonepark.com/
5. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/national-parks/article/yellowstone-national-park
6. https://www.nationalparks.org/connect/explore-parks/yellowstone-national-park
7. https://travelwyoming.com/places-to-go/destinations/national-parks-monuments/yellowstone-national-park/
8. https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Wild-Places/Yellowstone

Yellowstone | National Wildlife Federation Learn about the wildlife, people, and conservation of Yellowstone.

@ Indian Red Scorpion
- its scientific name is Hottentotta tamulus.
- the Lifespan of indian scorpian is 3-5 years.
- The Indian red scorpion, sometimes known as the eastern Indian scorpion, is the world's most venomous scorpion.
- The scorpion isn't always red, despite its common moniker. It might be reddish brown to orange or brown in colour.
- Children are most likely to die from stings because of their small size..
- the diet of scorpian is Carnivore.
- A sting from an Indian red scorpion can cause pulmonary edoema, which can result in death in less than 72 hours.
References :
1. https://www.terminix.com/pest-control/scorpions/types/indian-red/.
2. https://www.thoughtco.com/indian-red-scorpion-4766814.
3. https://india.mongabay.com/2021/05/newly-described-scorpion-species-from-western-ghats-highlight-need-for-more-research-and-conservation/.

Indian Red Scorpions | Terminix Learn about the Indian red scorpion including habitat, tips for control and any danger it poses.

@ Cheetah
- The cheetah is the world's fastest land mammal, capable of reaching speeds of 60 or even 70 miles per hour (97 or 113 kilometres per hour) over short distances.
- During the day, the cheetah's superb eyesight aids it in locating prey.
- Cheetahs were formerly common across Asia and Africa, but they are now on the verge of extinction.
- Hares, impalas, wildebeest calves, and gazelles are small to medium-sized animals that cheetahs consume.
References:
1. https://cheetah.org/
2. https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/cheetah.
3. https://www.britannica.com/animal/cheetah-mammal.
4. https://wildlifeday.org/content/factsheets/cheetah.

Homepage • Cheetah Conservation Fund Founded in Namibia in 1990, The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) is an international organization dedicated to saving the cheetah in the wild.

@ Vatican city
- Vatican City is the world’s smallest fully independent nation-state.
- it is situated on the west bank of the Tiber River.
- The Vatican palace is the residence of the pope within the city walls.
- Vatican City has its own telephone system, post office, gardens, astronomical observatory, radio station, banking system, and pharmacy, as well as a contingent of Swiss Guards responsible for the personal safety of the pope since 1506.
- The Vatican City, one of the most sacred places in Christendom, attests to a great history and a formidable spiritual venture.
-In 1984, Vatican City State was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
References:
1.https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/286/.
2.https://www.britannica.com/place/Vatican-City
3.http://www.vatican.va/content/vatican/en.html.
4.https://www.rome.net/vatican-city.

Vatican City The Vatican City, one of the most sacred places in Christendom, attests to a great history and a formidable spiritual venture. A unique collection of artistic and architectural masterpieces lie within the boundaries ...

@ Sahara Desert
- Sahara is largest desert in the world.
- it measures approximately 3,000 miles (4,800 km) from east to west and between 800 and 1,200 miles from north to south and has a total area of some 3,320,000 square miles (8,600,000 square km).
- it is located at northern Africa.
- The Sahara is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the west, the Red Sea on the east, the Mediterranean Sea on the north and the Sahel Savannah on the south. The enormous desert spans 11 countries: Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Western Sahara, Sudan and Tunisia.
- The Sahara gets its name from the Arabic word sahra, which means ‘desert’.
- Sand dunes and sheets cover only around 25% of the Sahara’s actual surface.

References :
1. https://www.onthegotours.com/blog/2019/08/facts-about-the-sahara-desert/.
2. https://www.britannica.com/place/Sahara-desert-Africa.
3. https://www.livescience.com/23140-sahara-desert.html.
4. https://www.thoughtco.com/sahara-desert-overview-1435189.

10 Facts You Might Not Know About the Sahara Desert Find out more about one of the world's most famous landscapes with these facts about the Sahara Desert that you might not have heard before.

@ Old World sparrows
- Old World sparrows are small to medium sized, stocky birds (12 to 18 cm long) with a short bill with a decurved culmen and short legs.
- They are found in rocky arid habitat, open woodlands, swamps, marshy areas, scrub, savanna, forest clearings, coastal cliffs and near agricultural, suburban and urban areas.
- They are distinct from both the American sparrows, in the family Emberizidae, and from a few other birds sharing their name, such as the Java Sparrow of the family Estrildidae.
- Many species nest on buildings, and the House Sparrow and Eurasian Tree Sparrow in particular inhabit cities in large numbers, so sparrows are among the most familiar of all wild birds.

references:
1.https://fatbirder.com/ornithology/passeridae-old-world-sparrows/.
2. https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/browse/taxonomy/Passeridae.
3. https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Passeridae/.
4. https://nhpbs.org/wild/Passeridae.asp.

Bird Passeridae - Old World Sparrows - Fat Birder Passeridae are a family of small passerines, old world sparrows and allies. They are also known as true sparrows, or Old World sparrows, names also used for a particular genus of the family, Passer. They are distinct from both the American sparrows, in the family Emberizidae, and from a few other bi...

@ Inland taipan
- it's Scientific name is Oxyuranus microlepidotus.
- Taipan, species of highly venomous snakes (family Elapidae) found from Australia to the southern edge of New Guinea.
- Taipans range in colour from beige to gray and pale brown to dark brown.
- Taipans are egg layers.
- During the breeding season, the coastal taipan deposits clutches of 7 to 17 eggs, whereas the fierce snake lays between 12 and 20 eggs.
- it's also called Fierce Snake.

References:
1.https://australian.museum/learn/animals/reptiles/inland-taipan/.
2. https://www.britannica.com/animal/taipan.
3. https://www.pri.org/stories/2012-09-27/australia-sydney-teenager-survives-bite-worlds-deadliest-snake-inland-taipan.

Inland Taipan Inland Taipan, Oxyuranus microlepidotus

@ Nile River
- Nile River is the longest river in the world.
- It has a length of about 4,132 miles (6,650 kilometres) and drains an area estimated at 1,293,000 square miles (3,349,000 square kilometres).
- This mighty river has two main tributaries (branches, or smaller rivers or streams) which meet to form ‘the Nile’. One tributary is called the White Nile, which starts in South Sudan, and the other is called the Blue Nile, which starts in Ethiopia.
- it is called the father of African rivers.
References: 1.https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/geography/physical-geography/nile-river-facts/.
2.https://www.britannica.com/place/Nile-River.
3. https://www.treehugger.com/nile-river-facts-4868689.
4.https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/nile-river/

Nile river facts for kids | Geography | National Geographic Kids Learn about the world's longest river in our Nile river facts! How long is the Nile? Where does the Nile start? Why is this famous river so important?

@ Pyramids of Giza
- it is located at Egypt
- The ancient ruins of the Memphis area, including the Pyramids of Giza, Ṣaqqārah, Dahshūr, Abū Ruwaysh, and Abū Ṣīr, were collectively designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979.
- pyramids erected on a rocky plateau on the west bank of the Nile River near Al-Jīzah (Giza) in northern Egypt.
References:
1. https://www.cs.mcgill.ca/~rwest/wikispeedia/wpcd/wp/g/Giza_pyramid_complex.htm.
2. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Pyramids-of-Giza.
3.https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/pyramids-of-giza-egy-giza-giza.htm.

Giza pyramid complex The Giza Necropolis (coordinates 29°58′33″N, 31°07′49″E) stands on the Giza Plateau, on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt. This complex of ancient monuments is located some eight kilometres (5  mi) inland into the desert from the old town of Giza on the Nile, some 20 kilometres (12.5 mi) sou...

@ Mount Everest
- it is located at HIMALAYAS, Nepal/Tibat Autonomous Region, CHINA.
- It is the highest mountain in the world.
- It is reaching 29,029 feet at its summit
- it is 8848.86 meters above sea level.
References:
1. https://geology.com/records/highest-mountain-in-the-world.shtml.
2.https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/highestpoint.html.
3. https://www.muchbetteradventures.com/magazine/highest-mountains-in-the-world-top-10/.

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