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World's Highest Mountains

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Top 10 Mountain Ranges in the World <img src="https://usercontent1.hubstatic.com/1536594.jpg" data-ratio="0.66509433962264" alt="The Himalaya range" title="The Himalaya range"/> The Himalaya range Mountain ranges occur on every continent. Here are some of the Earth's highest, longest, and most famous ranges. In this Top Ten List, we are going to start with the ranges with the highest peaks (including four sub-ranges of the Himalayan system), move on to some of the longest ranges, and end with a few mellow old ranges on quiet continental margins. Great Mountain Ranges (click column header to sort results) Name   Continent   Highest peak   Peak height (ft)   Peak height (m)   Length of range (mi)   Length of range (km)   Himalayas Asia Mount Everest (Sagarmatha, Chomolungma) 29,029 8,848 1,500 2,400 Karakoram Asia K2 28,251 8,611 300 500 Hindu Kush Asia Tirich Mir 25,289 7,708 600 950 P...
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Top 10 Magnificent Himalayan Animals!

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Diverse region of grasslands, temperate forests, ice-clad mountains and dizzying array of animals- the Himalayan Mountains offers world’s most beautiful landscapes and provide shelter to some of the rarest wild animals, reptiles and birds. It is the longest and the highest mountain range that gives home to many endangered species some of which include Snow Leopard, Giant Panda, Red Panda, Himalayan Wild Yak, Himalayan Thar, Musk Dear, Himalayan Marmot, etc. Himalaya embraces the world’s highest peak on Earth i.e. Mount Everest, which is cold throughout the year and therefore the animals here are habituated to the cold climatic conditions. Most of the animals at Himalaya have thick skin and heavy body with phenomenal instinct that helps them protect their lives even in most arctic atmosphere. So if you are fascinated with Himalayan wildlife and planning to set off to the great mountains this summer then make this part of information as your handy guide to know the traits o...
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9 Oldest Mountain Ranges in the World

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When it comes to the majesty of nature, mountains are some of the most prominent and awe-inspiring natural formations. Mountains are home to diverse wildlife, flora, and fauna, and they are often the source of springs and rivers that support life from the highest peaks down to the lowest valleys. In addition to the numerous resources and minerals that mountains provide, they also give a glimpse into the age of a geographic area. Geologists hold the key to determining the age of a mountain. By studying the strata of sediment and rock formation , they can compare their findings to the geologic time scale and produce data about the absolute dating, or specific time, in which the rocks and mountain range was formed. Thanks to their findings, we now know the 9 oldest mountain ranges in the world. 9. Blue Ridge Mountains in the Appalachians, 1.2 Billion Years Old (BYO) Country and Origin:  USA, Appalachias Highest Peak: Mount Mitchell, 6, 684 feet Average Elevation: 200...
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