Shanghai, once the financial and shipping center of Asia, has weathered its ups and downs over the centuries. With the population of 24 million, it is currently the largest Chinese city by population. In recent years, Shanghai undergoes dramatic changes including its landscape as shown in those pictures I took during a recent visit.
DrFumblefinger visits a herpetarium — a building filled with some of the less cute creatures that live in Costa Rica, like venomous snakes.
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Samantha shares some pictures she took along the SculptureWalk in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
ProfessorAbe takes a close look at a crocodile’s teeth during a sunset boat ride along Botswana’s Chobe river.
Catania’s market is filled with interesting fresh food items. But these were a few that DrFumblefinger would take a pass on.
Being among the largest birds of the world, pelicans can grow to a weight of 5-8 kg and
Zhou Zhuang is a well preserved little water town, typical of Southern China, along the Yangtze river. Ancient stone bridges
Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces is one of the most recognized landmarks of Yellowstone National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Sounds like an interesting city. Do you like the old or new Shanghai better, DrY?