Articles related to "Herbivore"
Grasses and Grazers
How did the development of grasses lead to the rise of large herbivorous mammals, and vice versa?
herbivore • angiosperm • grass • grasses • grassland
How did the development of grasses lead to the rise of large herbivorous mammals, and vice versa?
herbivore • angiosperm • grass • grasses • grassland
Teeth II: Herbivores
Herbivorous animals have interesting teeth as well.
selenodont • hypsodont • tooth • teeth • herbivore
Herbivorous animals have interesting teeth as well.
selenodont • hypsodont • tooth • teeth • herbivore
The Ecosystem
A bit of information about Ecosystems.
rainforest • ecosystem • plants • animals • microorganisms
A bit of information about Ecosystems.
rainforest • ecosystem • plants • animals • microorganisms
Are Humans Omnivores?
Is there a such thing as a true omnivore? How do you classify animals as herbivores, carnivores, granivores, fructivores or omnivores? Are humans really omnivores?
digestive tract • teeth • carnivore • herbivore • granivore
Is there a such thing as a true omnivore? How do you classify animals as herbivores, carnivores, granivores, fructivores or omnivores? Are humans really omnivores?
digestive tract • teeth • carnivore • herbivore • granivore
Elephants & Ants Help Acacia Trees
Not only do they help germinate plants, elephants and other African animals ensure the balance of ants on acacia trees, stressing the importance of ecosystem preservation
african elephants • balanced savanna ecosystem • species interdependence • ant-acacia mutualism • large herbivore browsing
Not only do they help germinate plants, elephants and other African animals ensure the balance of ants on acacia trees, stressing the importance of ecosystem preservation
african elephants • balanced savanna ecosystem • species interdependence • ant-acacia mutualism • large herbivore browsing
Indian Elephants in Crisis
Habitat loss from encroachment results in human-animal conflict as crop-raiding elephants find gardens a source of quick nutrition, angering people in Assam.
indian elephant • human-animal conflict • endangered species • habitat fragmentation • mega-herbivore
Habitat loss from encroachment results in human-animal conflict as crop-raiding elephants find gardens a source of quick nutrition, angering people in Assam.
indian elephant • human-animal conflict • endangered species • habitat fragmentation • mega-herbivore
Mad Cows Over Europe
Spring is upon us and summer is just around the corner. In travel terms, this means that the annual summertime stampede of tourists is about to descend upon Europe
mad cow • transmissible spongiform encephalopathies • creutzfeldt-jakob • tses • meat
Spring is upon us and summer is just around the corner. In travel terms, this means that the annual summertime stampede of tourists is about to descend upon Europe
mad cow • transmissible spongiform encephalopathies • creutzfeldt-jakob • tses • meat
Dinosaur Lesson Plan
Kids love to learn about dinosaurs because they were so big and mysterious. This lesson plan will help your child learn some cool facts about these fascinating creatures.
dinosaur lesson plan • a homeschooling unit study • t-rex • dinosaur worksheets • herbivores
Kids love to learn about dinosaurs because they were so big and mysterious. This lesson plan will help your child learn some cool facts about these fascinating creatures.
dinosaur lesson plan • a homeschooling unit study • t-rex • dinosaur worksheets • herbivores
The Beloved Blenny
While many aquarists know the common blennies from the family Blenniidae, there is a great diversity amongst this group of often lovable marine fish.
blenny • marine fish • caribbean red lip blenny • ophioblennius atlanticus • hairtail blenny
While many aquarists know the common blennies from the family Blenniidae, there is a great diversity amongst this group of often lovable marine fish.
blenny • marine fish • caribbean red lip blenny • ophioblennius atlanticus • hairtail blenny
Best Snails for the Saltwater Tank
Asterea, Trochus, Cerith, and Nerite snails should be at the core of any saltwater system's clean-up crew.
cycling a saltwater tank • live rock • clean-up crew • non-living particulate organic matter • detritus
Asterea, Trochus, Cerith, and Nerite snails should be at the core of any saltwater system's clean-up crew.
cycling a saltwater tank • live rock • clean-up crew • non-living particulate organic matter • detritus
Black Longspine Urchin
Diadema setosum, also known commonly as the Hatpin Urchin or Black Longspine Urchin, is an excellent addition to a mature reef tank.
sea urchin • saltwater aquarium • diadema setosum • hatpin urchin • black longspine urchin
Diadema setosum, also known commonly as the Hatpin Urchin or Black Longspine Urchin, is an excellent addition to a mature reef tank.
sea urchin • saltwater aquarium • diadema setosum • hatpin urchin • black longspine urchin
Goose Feeding – Fact versus Myth
If you like to feed Canada geese here are facts and myths about what makes nutritious food for these waterfowls. Well-meaning advice from blogs may be inaccurate.
goose feeding • feeding geese • canada geese • wild goose food • food for geese
If you like to feed Canada geese here are facts and myths about what makes nutritious food for these waterfowls. Well-meaning advice from blogs may be inaccurate.
goose feeding • feeding geese • canada geese • wild goose food • food for geese
Algae-Eating Tropical Marine Fish
Tropical herbivorous fish play a critical role in both the natural ecosystem and in the aquarium. Learn which ones should be in your aquarium.
algae-eating tropical marine fish • algae control • saltwater fish • algae-eating tangs • marine angelfish
Tropical herbivorous fish play a critical role in both the natural ecosystem and in the aquarium. Learn which ones should be in your aquarium.
algae-eating tropical marine fish • algae control • saltwater fish • algae-eating tangs • marine angelfish
Dinosaur Primer
How do paleontologists determine how dinosaurs are related? It's all in their hips!
dinosaur • ornithischia • saurischia • mesozoic era • triassic period
How do paleontologists determine how dinosaurs are related? It's all in their hips!
dinosaur • ornithischia • saurischia • mesozoic era • triassic period
Horses
Horses are fascinating animals, and their development is a fascinating topic of paleontology.
horse • hyracotherium • eohippus • mesohippus • dinohippus
Horses are fascinating animals, and their development is a fascinating topic of paleontology.
horse • hyracotherium • eohippus • mesohippus • dinohippus
Part 3: The Population Dynamics/Regulation of Rainbow Trout
This is part 3 of a 4 part series on the population biology of rainbow trout. The focus of this article is on the population dynamics/regulation of the trout
population dynamics • trout • rainbow trout • onchorynchus mykiss • conservation
This is part 3 of a 4 part series on the population biology of rainbow trout. The focus of this article is on the population dynamics/regulation of the trout
population dynamics • trout • rainbow trout • onchorynchus mykiss • conservation
Protecting Herbivorous Fishes
Herbivorous fishes, like the queen parrotfish, need protection from overfishing in order that they can keep algae growth on degraded tropical reefs under control.
queen parrotfish • peter mumby • herbivorous fish • natural algae control on coral reefs • coral reef ecology
Herbivorous fishes, like the queen parrotfish, need protection from overfishing in order that they can keep algae growth on degraded tropical reefs under control.
queen parrotfish • peter mumby • herbivorous fish • natural algae control on coral reefs • coral reef ecology
Iguanodon
Iguanodon was the second dinosaur to be described, although Gideon Mantell mistook its thumb for a horn!
iguanodon • iguanodont • gideon mantell • mary mantell • mantell
Iguanodon was the second dinosaur to be described, although Gideon Mantell mistook its thumb for a horn!
iguanodon • iguanodont • gideon mantell • mary mantell • mantell
Controlling Large Rose Critters
Controlling deer, rabbits, birds and other rose garden invaders.
rose • garden • pest • deer • rabbit
Controlling deer, rabbits, birds and other rose garden invaders.
rose • garden • pest • deer • rabbit
Boycott the Princess Parrotfish
While this fish is readily available to aquarists, its high captive mortality combined with its ecological function, make it a poor choice for the home aquarium.
princess parrotfish • boycott tropical marine aquarium fish • sustainability • ecosystem • tropical reefs
While this fish is readily available to aquarists, its high captive mortality combined with its ecological function, make it a poor choice for the home aquarium.
princess parrotfish • boycott tropical marine aquarium fish • sustainability • ecosystem • tropical reefs
Deer, Pagan Symbol of Gentleness
In Native American symbolism, Deer is female. She conquered humans' fear of journeying to Great Spirit's Lodge. Celts gave Stag a different representation.
deer pagan symbol of gentleness • celtic symbolism • hind symbolism • stag symbolism • native american symbolism
In Native American symbolism, Deer is female. She conquered humans' fear of journeying to Great Spirit's Lodge. Celts gave Stag a different representation.
deer pagan symbol of gentleness • celtic symbolism • hind symbolism • stag symbolism • native american symbolism
Teeth I: The Carnivores
Looking at an animal's teeth can tell us a lot about it.
tooth • teeth • selenodont • hypsodont • bunodont
Looking at an animal's teeth can tell us a lot about it.
tooth • teeth • selenodont • hypsodont • bunodont
Why is My Dog Eating Poop?
Eating feces is not an uncommon problem in dogs, particularly in puppies, and understanding the causes can help lead to an effective solution.
dog eating feces • dog eats poop • causes for dog eating poop • causes for eating feces in dog • coprophagy in dogs
Eating feces is not an uncommon problem in dogs, particularly in puppies, and understanding the causes can help lead to an effective solution.
dog eating feces • dog eats poop • causes for dog eating poop • causes for eating feces in dog • coprophagy in dogs
Woburn Safari Park in Bedfordshire UK
Navajo Trail & Kingdom of Carnivores are among the star attractions, with a glimpse at how Wolves, North American Black Bears and African Lions live in nature.
woburn safari park • safari uk • north american black bear safari • african lion safari • carnivore safari
Navajo Trail & Kingdom of Carnivores are among the star attractions, with a glimpse at how Wolves, North American Black Bears and African Lions live in nature.
woburn safari park • safari uk • north american black bear safari • african lion safari • carnivore safari
Coprolites
Fossilized dung, a type of trace fossil, can tell us a lot about extinct animals.
coprolites • william buckland • feces • dung • dropping
Fossilized dung, a type of trace fossil, can tell us a lot about extinct animals.
coprolites • william buckland • feces • dung • dropping
Pet Rabbits Care
Many people purchase rabbits in the spring. But the traditional Easter Bunny is more than just a whimsical purchase. Owners need to fully accept responsibility for these animals.
rabbits • rabbit care • easter bunny
Many people purchase rabbits in the spring. But the traditional Easter Bunny is more than just a whimsical purchase. Owners need to fully accept responsibility for these animals.
rabbits • rabbit care • easter bunny
Why I'm a Vegetarian
Vegetarianism is controversial, even after all the information that has been written about it. But are humans meant to be vegetarians? Are the majority of carnivores vastly different from us? This article will help you see vegetarianism--and meat-eating--in, hopefully, a different light.
vegetarian • vegetarianism • veganism • carnivores • ethics
Vegetarianism is controversial, even after all the information that has been written about it. But are humans meant to be vegetarians? Are the majority of carnivores vastly different from us? This article will help you see vegetarianism--and meat-eating--in, hopefully, a different light.
vegetarian • vegetarianism • veganism • carnivores • ethics
"When Dinosaurs Roamed America": A Review
A review of the recent Discovery Channel programme "When Dinosaurs Roamed America."
discovery channel • dinosaur • dinosaurs • extinction • paleontology
A review of the recent Discovery Channel programme "When Dinosaurs Roamed America."
discovery channel • dinosaur • dinosaurs • extinction • paleontology
Understanding the Mind of the Black Bear
Understanding how a black bear thinks; the four maxims of a black bear's existence.
black bear • hibernation
Understanding how a black bear thinks; the four maxims of a black bear's existence.
black bear • hibernation
Camels
Camels are well-adapted to living in the desert.
camel • camels • desert • arabian camel • bactrian camel
Camels are well-adapted to living in the desert.
camel • camels • desert • arabian camel • bactrian camel
Extract from mosses helps to protect crops from snails
How to combat snails in the garden, without applying polluting ingredients? German researchers found a natural ingredient that keeps snails away from crops just as efficiently: moss extract.
crop protection • snail • mosses • moss extract • control
How to combat snails in the garden, without applying polluting ingredients? German researchers found a natural ingredient that keeps snails away from crops just as efficiently: moss extract.
crop protection • snail • mosses • moss extract • control
Historic Background of Reptiles (Part 5)
The dinosaurs first appeared in the Triassic, some 200 million years ago. At the beginning they were not the giants one thinks of, but were mostly small, some no bigger than a chicken. Like a chicken, they were bipedal, walking or hopping about on their two hind legs.
the dinosaraurs • appeared • 200 million • beginning • giant
The dinosaurs first appeared in the Triassic, some 200 million years ago. At the beginning they were not the giants one thinks of, but were mostly small, some no bigger than a chicken. Like a chicken, they were bipedal, walking or hopping about on their two hind legs.
the dinosaraurs • appeared • 200 million • beginning • giant
Anthrax and Cattle
The latest threat to Canada's beef industry, following mad-cow disease is potential hysteria over the recent outbreak of anthrax infection.
anthrax and cattle • microbiology • anthrax infection • bioterrorism • zoonotic anthrax
The latest threat to Canada's beef industry, following mad-cow disease is potential hysteria over the recent outbreak of anthrax infection.
anthrax and cattle • microbiology • anthrax infection • bioterrorism • zoonotic anthrax
Mountain Goats
This powerful animal has the capacity to climb high and endure freezing temperatures. Learn how the mountain goat survives and thrives in its environment.
mountain goat • unicorns • southeast alaska • british columbia • horns
This powerful animal has the capacity to climb high and endure freezing temperatures. Learn how the mountain goat survives and thrives in its environment.
mountain goat • unicorns • southeast alaska • british columbia • horns
New Botanicals
Exotic plants from Madagascar
recent botanical discoveries • beyond gregor mendel • madagascar botany • april first
Exotic plants from Madagascar
recent botanical discoveries • beyond gregor mendel • madagascar botany • april first
Rabbit Control in the Organic Garden
Grazing rabbits cause damage to tender shoots in the spring garden, and they damage tree bark and shrubs in the winter. Control rabbits without toxic chemicals.
rabbits garden • rabbit garden • rabbits in garden • rabbits in the garden • garden rabbit repellent
Grazing rabbits cause damage to tender shoots in the spring garden, and they damage tree bark and shrubs in the winter. Control rabbits without toxic chemicals.
rabbits garden • rabbit garden • rabbits in garden • rabbits in the garden • garden rabbit repellent
The Algae-Eating Rabbitfishes
The rabbitfishes are underappreciated tropical marine aquarium fishes given that they are hardy, disease resistant, and great at controlling nuisance algae.
tropical saltwater aquarium fish • rabbitfish • algae-eating fish • algae control • tropical marine aquarium fishes that control algae
The rabbitfishes are underappreciated tropical marine aquarium fishes given that they are hardy, disease resistant, and great at controlling nuisance algae.
tropical saltwater aquarium fish • rabbitfish • algae-eating fish • algae control • tropical marine aquarium fishes that control algae
Vegetarian Fast Food and Restaurant Challenges
It's hard to find vegetarian food when dining out. Hidden ingredients, cross-contamination, inconsistent recipes, and incomplete information are common challenges.
vegetarian fast food • vegan fast food • healthy fast food • dairy free fast food • vegetarian fast food guide
It's hard to find vegetarian food when dining out. Hidden ingredients, cross-contamination, inconsistent recipes, and incomplete information are common challenges.
vegetarian fast food • vegan fast food • healthy fast food • dairy free fast food • vegetarian fast food guide
A Jawfish Primer
There are more than forty species of Jawfish for the marine aquarium--this guide discusses their general care and feeding and recommends two excellent choices.
jawfish • black cap jawfish • opistognathus lonchurus • bali tiger jawfish • goldspecs jawfish
There are more than forty species of Jawfish for the marine aquarium--this guide discusses their general care and feeding and recommends two excellent choices.
jawfish • black cap jawfish • opistognathus lonchurus • bali tiger jawfish • goldspecs jawfish
Aquarium Boxfishes and Cowfishes
While not a fish for beginners, boxfishes and cowfishes can make fantastic aquarium species, although they don't come without some risk.
boxfish • cowfish • pufferfish • tropical saltwater fish • marine aquarium fish
While not a fish for beginners, boxfishes and cowfishes can make fantastic aquarium species, although they don't come without some risk.
boxfish • cowfish • pufferfish • tropical saltwater fish • marine aquarium fish
Argentinosaurus
The largest dinosaur ever discovered is the Argentinosaurus, meaning "Argentine lizard." This frisky fellow lived during the Cretaceous period, 90 million years ago.
argentinosaurus • giganotosaurus • ultrasauros • seismosaurus • dinosaurs
The largest dinosaur ever discovered is the Argentinosaurus, meaning "Argentine lizard." This frisky fellow lived during the Cretaceous period, 90 million years ago.
argentinosaurus • giganotosaurus • ultrasauros • seismosaurus • dinosaurs
Best Dottybacks for Marine Aquaria
Dottybacks are small, semi-aggressive fishes that are hardy, brightly colored and make excellent species for the small saltwater aquarium. Here are five of the best.
dottybacks • best fish for saltwater aquarium • pseudochromis • semi-aggressive saltwater fish • peaceful saltwater fish
Dottybacks are small, semi-aggressive fishes that are hardy, brightly colored and make excellent species for the small saltwater aquarium. Here are five of the best.
dottybacks • best fish for saltwater aquarium • pseudochromis • semi-aggressive saltwater fish • peaceful saltwater fish
Dinosaur Days 2
Triceratops, or "three-horned face," was an enormous herbivore that lived during the late Cretaceous Period, and died out 65 million years ago.
triceratops • dinosaur • horned • cretaceous • tyrannosaurus
Triceratops, or "three-horned face," was an enormous herbivore that lived during the late Cretaceous Period, and died out 65 million years ago.
triceratops • dinosaur • horned • cretaceous • tyrannosaurus
Dinosaur Days 3
Allosaurus, which predated Tyrannosaurus Rex by some 85 million years, was the largest land predator of the late Jurassic Period.
allosaurus • jurassic • dinosaur • carnivore • theropod
Allosaurus, which predated Tyrannosaurus Rex by some 85 million years, was the largest land predator of the late Jurassic Period.
allosaurus • jurassic • dinosaur • carnivore • theropod
Fall? Already?
Fall came in without our noticing! Suddenly, the trees are all naked without warning...
fall • autumn • alaska • alaksa • winter
Fall came in without our noticing! Suddenly, the trees are all naked without warning...
fall • autumn • alaska • alaksa • winter
Florida Manatee Status Controversy
Highly respected international organization moves Florida manatees to Endangered status. US agencies look to downgrade species to help boating and development interests.
endangered florida manatee status • boating and coastal development interests • endangered species recovery criteria • united states fish and wildlife service • downlisting controversy
Highly respected international organization moves Florida manatees to Endangered status. US agencies look to downgrade species to help boating and development interests.
endangered florida manatee status • boating and coastal development interests • endangered species recovery criteria • united states fish and wildlife service • downlisting controversy
Hit by a Farm by Catherine Friend
This hilarious look at the life of a farmer, told by a woman who follows her partner from the city to the farm, is both breathtakingly funny and poignant.
catherine friend • hit by a farm • non-fiction humor • books about farming • female authors
This hilarious look at the life of a farmer, told by a woman who follows her partner from the city to the farm, is both breathtakingly funny and poignant.
catherine friend • hit by a farm • non-fiction humor • books about farming • female authors
How to Control and Eliminate Lawn Weeds
Here are the secrets for organic control of common lawn weed plants such as Hawkweed, plantain, wood sorrel and the dreaded dandelion. No pesticides required.
lawn care weed control • growing strategy of weeds • weed eradication • common lawn weeds • what is a weed
Here are the secrets for organic control of common lawn weed plants such as Hawkweed, plantain, wood sorrel and the dreaded dandelion. No pesticides required.
lawn care weed control • growing strategy of weeds • weed eradication • common lawn weeds • what is a weed
Mimicry in the Marine Aquarium
Many tropical marine fishes mimic other fishes in order to gain an advantage on the reef. Keeping a mimic and its model in an aquarium can make a fascinating display.
mimicry • eibli tang • eibli angelfish • saltwater aquarium • marine aquarium
Many tropical marine fishes mimic other fishes in order to gain an advantage on the reef. Keeping a mimic and its model in an aquarium can make a fascinating display.
mimicry • eibli tang • eibli angelfish • saltwater aquarium • marine aquarium
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