The sika deer is native to Japan, Taiwan and China, but has been introduced to other countries including New Zealand, Denmark and the United Kingdom. During the rutting season, male sika deer are known to make a variety of sounds, including raspberry-blowing noises.
Dr. James Naismith was a Canadian physical education instructor who invented the game of basketball in 1891 while working at the YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts.
James Naismith wrote the sportâs original 13 rules as part of a December 1891 class assignment at a Young Menâs Christian Association (YMCA) training school in Springfield, Massachusetts. Born and educated in Canada, Naismith came south to pursue his interests of physical education and Christian ministry.