Archive for October, 2008
Brazilian Fruit Series: Part V Posted by Transparent Language on Oct 2, 2008
Today, we’re going to take a look at the graviola, also known as soursop and guanabana. The graviola fruit originally came from the Antilles and in Brazil, it’s grown in the Amazon and Northeast. It grows on a tree from four to six meters tall in a humid climate. The fruit itself, which is green…
Baby Anteater Found on Highway Posted by Transparent Language on Oct 1, 2008
This week, authorities rescued a five day-old baby tamanduá (anteater) on a major highway in Goiânia. Anteaters are forest-dwellers that feed on termites and ants. They can grow up to three meters long and can weigh up to forty kilograms. Some types of anteaters are endangered in Brazil due to habitat destruction.