内容摘要：It may not be surprising to bird aficionados that penguins don’t have teeth. However, many people assume they do because penguins are carnivores. Their diets consist of a variety of meaty prey, including squid, fish, krill, crabs, and other seafood that they mostly catch while swimming. Penguins are constantly eating, especially during the summer, when they consume about two pounds of food per day. Still, they don’t chew food with their teeth. Another reason some people may mistakenly believe penguins have teeth is that they have small spines on their tongues, which can look like teeth. The spines point towards their throat, and they look like teeth. The purpose of these spines is to keep fish inside their mouths and help them swallow.

It may not be surprising to bird aficionados that penguins don’t have teeth. However, many people assume they do because penguins are carnivores. Their diets consist of a variety of meaty prey, including squid, fish, krill, crabs, and other seafood that they mostly catch while swimming. Penguins are constantly eating, especially during the summer, when they consume about two pounds of food per day. Still, they don’t chew food with their teeth. Another reason some people may mistakenly believe penguins have teeth is that they have small spines on their tongues, which can look like teeth. The spines point towards their throat, and they look like teeth. The purpose of these spines is to keep fish inside their mouths and help them swallow.

Recently, the U.S. Department of State released a travel advisory for Italy warning travelers to exercise increased caution due to the threat of terrorism. The advisory ranks Italy at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution, which recommends travelers stay alert to possibly heightened risk. The country has held that ranking since April 2022.“There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Italy,” the advisory states. “Terrorists may attack with little or no warning.”

The advisory warns that common targets for terror attacks include popular tourist spots, transportation centers, shopping malls and markets, local government buildings, hotels, clubs, restaurants, religious sites, parks, sporting events, schools, airports, and other public areas. It suggests that travelers should stay alert in tourist areas, and make sure to check local media for breaking news. At the moment there is no specific threat or terror plot that is cited.According to the State Department's 2023for Italy, there were no terrorism incidents in Italy that year. “Domestically, Italy aggressively investigated and prosecuted terrorist suspects and regularly deported foreign nationals for terrorism-related security reasons,” the report states. “Italian law enforcement has advanced capacity to detect and deter terrorist activity, links, and associations within its borders.  Authorities employ those capabilities to counter terrorist recruitment, radicalization to violence, and networking.  Law-enforcement agencies and intelligence services coordinate their efforts and meet regularly to review terrorist threats and share information.”

The advisory should not deter travelers from going to Italy this summer. Instead, it should just function as a reminder to be aware of one’s surroundings. It is only guidance, especially for countries ranked at Level 2. (And for some perspective, other countries have issued similar warnings to their citizens about traveling to the U.S.)Other countries in Europe that have a Level 2 ranking and a higher risk of possible terrorism activity include Belgium, Germany, France, Denmark, Sweden, Spain, and The Netherlands. The United Kingdom also has a Level 2 ranking.

Travelers abroad are advised to enroll in the State Department's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) in order to receive up-to-date messages and alerts from the local U.S. Embassy.

Read the original article onAmidst a sea of indistinguishable beaches and impersonal all-inclusive resorts, only a lucky few Caribbean-bound travelers dive deeper to explore the profound depths and unbridled richness of what the region has to offer. However, even the casual observer can sense that one island breaks the mold of all the others.

Jamaica conjures captivating images all its own: the rhythms of reggae, jerk chicken best served beachside, and a shoreline punctuated by stretches of sand spanning every shade from white to glimmering gold. Even so, any local or seasoned Jamaica traveler who has gone further than the resort strip of Montego Bay can tell you that the island has still more to explore and experience."Adventure-seekers can go cliff-jumping or hike the Blue Mountains. Foodies can try the best of jerk cuisine and fresh seafood. If you're looking for wellness, find peaceful resorts that offer yoga, luxurious spas, Ital cuisine, and excursions to natural springs and waterfalls," says Shernette Crichton, general manager at the historic Half Moon in Montego Bay.

It's that profound abundance of appeal that has, for decades, made Jamaica one of the most perennially popular and captivating destinations in the Caribbean, drawing return visitors year after year. More than just the sum of its stereotypes, Jamaica is a force all its own, "an island that truly meets you where you're at," she muses.One of the most iconic resorts in the Caribbean,