In the last decade, Nigerian athletes have made significant strides in global sports, capturing the attention of fans, analysts, and scouts around the world. From athletics to football, basketball to mixed martial arts (MMA), Nigerian sportsmen and women have excelled, breaking records, winning medals, and setting new benchmarks for future generations. This rise is a testament to their talent, hard work, and the robust sporting culture in Nigeria, which continues to produce world-class athletes. Athletics: A Consistent Powerhouse Nigeria has a rich history in athletics, and the past 10 years have seen athletes continue to make headlines. One of the brightest stars is Tobi Amusan , who shot to international fame in 2022 when she broke the world record in the women’s 100 meters hurdles at the World Championships in Oregon, USA, with a time of 12.12 seconds. Her incredible feat not only earned her gold but also reinforced Nigeria’s position in global athletics. Another name to rememb...
Spider monkeys weigh about 6 kg (13.2 pounds) and are 35–66 cm (14–26 inches) long, excluding the heavily furred tail, which is longer than the body. The coat, of variable length and fineness, ranges among the several species from gray to reddish, dark brown, or black. Most have a black face with white eye rings, but some have a flesh-coloured face. Spider monkeys live in the tropical rain forests of Central and South America and occur as far north as Mexico. The monkeys live in bands numbering up to 35 animals but forage in smaller groups, roaming the highest branches during the day. They feed most intensively early in the day, relishing fruit supplemented by nuts , seeds, buds, flowers , and leaves as well as spiders and bird eggs . They do not normally descend from the trees. They will leap or drop spread-eagled from one tree to another. Spider monkeys are dextrous with their tail as well as their ha...
Earlier this week, a family in Saskatchewan, Canada got the surprise of a lifetime when they came home to find their house invaded by snakes. Somehow, over 100 garter snakes found their way inside the family's home. The snakes were looking to escape the plunging temperatures outside and begin hibernating for the winter. I'm not sure I could think of a worse place for a snake to hibernate. I feel bad for the poor family. Even though these are harmless snakes, this would freak me out. I don't want my house to be invaded by things that creep or crawl. No thank you very much .
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