Rub al Khali, Empty Quarter Of The Arabian Desert The Rub al Khali is the largest uninterrupted expanse of sand desert in the world. Sand dunes in the Rub al-Khali in Oman.
Chukkas are best known as boots that rise just to the ankle and traditionally have only two or three sets of eyelets for lacing. Chukkas are also the separate intervals of time during which the game of polo is played, similar to periods or quarters in other sports. Only people familiar with the game of polo are familiar with the word chukka as it applies to the sport. This article discusses chukkas as the style of boot first mentioned above.
Bakka is a male South African cheetah and Miley is his female husky-mix domestic dog companion. This unique pair lives at Backstage Pass at the San Diego Zoo. Bakka is only a year old but has many adventures under his collar already. He began life in South Africa, where he was hand raised for the purpose of becoming an animal ambassador in the name of conservation.