Animal of the Day
Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus)
Asian elephants are known for their intelligence and strong social bonds. They can communicate through a variety of vocalizations and body language. These gentle giants play a crucial role in their ecosystems by helping to maintain the forest and grassland habitats where they live.
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Newly discovered fragment of world’s oldest peace treaty found in Turkey
A newly unearthed cuneiform tablet fragment from the ancient Treaty of Kadesh, signed around 1269 B.C., was discovered during an excavation at Hattusha in north-central Turkey.
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