Articles related to "Natural Habitat"
What is the CWF?
The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CFW) Protects Birds and Other Species.
canadian wildlife federation • cwf • birds • animal species • natural habitats
The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CFW) Protects Birds and Other Species.
canadian wildlife federation • cwf • birds • animal species • natural habitats
Understanding Your Bonsai's Needs
Understanding from where your tree originates helps you to better care for it in a pot.
bonsai • care • needs • origins
Understanding from where your tree originates helps you to better care for it in a pot.
bonsai • care • needs • origins
Communication with Gorillas
The job of those who live amongst the world's only indigenous population of mountain gorillas is two-fold: guide tourists and ward off poachers.
mountain gorillas • diane fossey • rwanda • volcano national park • environmentalism
The job of those who live amongst the world's only indigenous population of mountain gorillas is two-fold: guide tourists and ward off poachers.
mountain gorillas • diane fossey • rwanda • volcano national park • environmentalism
When Not to Feed Wildlife, And Why
Feeding wildlife was once thought to be good in situations where food is scarce. But there are drawbacks, as well as better, safer alternatives, to aid wildlife locally.
feeding natural foods to wild animals • habituating wildlife dangers • improving natural habitat • illness from inappropriate animal foods • infectious disease outbreak
Feeding wildlife was once thought to be good in situations where food is scarce. But there are drawbacks, as well as better, safer alternatives, to aid wildlife locally.
feeding natural foods to wild animals • habituating wildlife dangers • improving natural habitat • illness from inappropriate animal foods • infectious disease outbreak
World Orchid Conservation - Is It Working?
World Orchid Conservation--Is It Working? What is your opinion?
orchid • conservation • orchid lady • flowers • orchids
World Orchid Conservation--Is It Working? What is your opinion?
orchid • conservation • orchid lady • flowers • orchids
BEAUTIFUL BRITISH COLUMBIA
British Columbia is a province of majestic beauty, ancient forests and glaciers. For a great ecoadventure be sure to visit this beautiful province on Canada's west coast.
ecotourism • ecoadventure • ecotravel • ecosystem • international year of ecotourism
British Columbia is a province of majestic beauty, ancient forests and glaciers. For a great ecoadventure be sure to visit this beautiful province on Canada's west coast.
ecotourism • ecoadventure • ecotravel • ecosystem • international year of ecotourism
Karner Blue Butterflies: An Endangered Species!
Today, the Blues butterflies include endangered species in both North and South America. Among the first placed on the U.S. Endangered Species List in 1975 (receiving final approval in 1992) was the much-loved Karner Blue. Read about what can be done to help prevent the impending extinction of one of the world's most beautiful and rare species of butterflies.
karner blues • butterfly • butterflies • endangered species • pine bush
Today, the Blues butterflies include endangered species in both North and South America. Among the first placed on the U.S. Endangered Species List in 1975 (receiving final approval in 1992) was the much-loved Karner Blue. Read about what can be done to help prevent the impending extinction of one of the world's most beautiful and rare species of butterflies.
karner blues • butterfly • butterflies • endangered species • pine bush
Photography and Conservation
Landscape photographers can play an important role in conserving the natural environment, at a local level as well as globally.
conservation photography • threats to the landscape • disneyfication • league of conservation photographers • wild wonders of europe
Landscape photographers can play an important role in conserving the natural environment, at a local level as well as globally.
conservation photography • threats to the landscape • disneyfication • league of conservation photographers • wild wonders of europe
The Cleveland Zoo Experience
A review of the Cleveland Zoo, and the changes that have taken place to make the Zoo more educational and experiential.
animals in the cleveland zoo • animals in their natural habitat • things to do in cleveland • cleveland zoo medicine • what animals are at the cleveland zoo
A review of the Cleveland Zoo, and the changes that have taken place to make the Zoo more educational and experiential.
animals in the cleveland zoo • animals in their natural habitat • things to do in cleveland • cleveland zoo medicine • what animals are at the cleveland zoo
Good, But Not Plenty - Endangered Dolphins
Currently, there are (at least) 14 species of dolphins that are on the endangered species list...two on the brink of extinction. What are the causes? Who is doing something about it?
bycatch • endangered • extinct • habitat • environment
Currently, there are (at least) 14 species of dolphins that are on the endangered species list...two on the brink of extinction. What are the causes? Who is doing something about it?
bycatch • endangered • extinct • habitat • environment
Women in the Natural World
Women with a passion for the natural world and our kinship with animals
women • nature • natural world • environment • animals
Women with a passion for the natural world and our kinship with animals
women • nature • natural world • environment • animals
Jacks And Relatives - Arisaema
Many of you are probably familiar with our native Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum), but are you aware that there are many relatives from around the world, some of whom are incredibly exotic looking and most of whom are perfectly hardy in temperate gardens? Let me tell you about a few of them...you might just find a new plant love amongst them.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Many of you are probably familiar with our native Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum), but are you aware that there are many relatives from around the world, some of whom are incredibly exotic looking and most of whom are perfectly hardy in temperate gardens? Let me tell you about a few of them...you might just find a new plant love amongst them.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Honk If You Like Geese
The problem of dealing with waterfowl on the landscape has grown over the past few years. Ducks and especially Canadian geese have increased in numbers due to the destruction of natural habitat and the construction of man-made lakes and ponds. These birds, though beautiful can wreak havoc on turf and in the landscape. This article discusses humane methods of dealing with these persistent animals.
ducks • geese • waterfowl • turf • landscape
The problem of dealing with waterfowl on the landscape has grown over the past few years. Ducks and especially Canadian geese have increased in numbers due to the destruction of natural habitat and the construction of man-made lakes and ponds. These birds, though beautiful can wreak havoc on turf and in the landscape. This article discusses humane methods of dealing with these persistent animals.
ducks • geese • waterfowl • turf • landscape
Acianthella amplexicaulis
This tiny delicate terrestrial orchid is confined to parts of the Australian east coast and is considered rare.
acianthella amplexicaulis • green midge orchid • terrestrial orchid • australian east coast • cryptic species
This tiny delicate terrestrial orchid is confined to parts of the Australian east coast and is considered rare.
acianthella amplexicaulis • green midge orchid • terrestrial orchid • australian east coast • cryptic species
Composting Made Easy
Recycling is a hot topic and everyone's in on the act but what of left-over food scraps? Find out what happens organic waste and how it can be recycled.
recycling • organic waste • composting • recycle bins • ceramic crock
Recycling is a hot topic and everyone's in on the act but what of left-over food scraps? Find out what happens organic waste and how it can be recycled.
recycling • organic waste • composting • recycle bins • ceramic crock
DAUGHTER OF SUNSHINE
Some claim that animal brains are too simple for thoughts and choices, but occasionally, something happens that forces us to rethink how we feel about animal intelligence and morality.
animal intelligence • brookfield zoo • western lowlands gorilla • gorilla • binti jua
Some claim that animal brains are too simple for thoughts and choices, but occasionally, something happens that forces us to rethink how we feel about animal intelligence and morality.
animal intelligence • brookfield zoo • western lowlands gorilla • gorilla • binti jua
Dolphin Encounter
An marine mammal adventure where you can swim with dolphins and learn how to train them. ,An marine mammal adventure where you can swim with dolphins and learn how to train them.
dolphins • sea world • discovery cove • dolphins • sea world
An marine mammal adventure where you can swim with dolphins and learn how to train them. ,An marine mammal adventure where you can swim with dolphins and learn how to train them.
dolphins • sea world • discovery cove • dolphins • sea world
Dolphin Feature: Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin
In the waters of the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific Ocean there is a unique species of dolphin who is near extinction...The Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin.
indo-pacific humpback dolphin • sousa chinensis • chinese white dolphin • chinese/asian pink dolphin • humpback dolphin
In the waters of the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific Ocean there is a unique species of dolphin who is near extinction...The Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin.
indo-pacific humpback dolphin • sousa chinensis • chinese white dolphin • chinese/asian pink dolphin • humpback dolphin
French Pianist Hélène Grimaud
French pianist Hélène Grimaud may be known for her bold, powerful style, but she is also known for her love of wolves.
helene grimaud • emperor concerto • french pianist • wolf conservation • french musicians
French pianist Hélène Grimaud may be known for her bold, powerful style, but she is also known for her love of wolves.
helene grimaud • emperor concerto • french pianist • wolf conservation • french musicians
Homes and Water Waste
Water waste is a problem even in places which get a lot of precipitation. New technology is helping to reduce the amount of water waste produced in homes.
engineering • water • civil • sewage • sewer
Water waste is a problem even in places which get a lot of precipitation. New technology is helping to reduce the amount of water waste produced in homes.
engineering • water • civil • sewage • sewer
How to Make Dinosaur Eggs
Create a dinosaur egg complete with a miniature dinosaur hidden inside. These are easy to make out of every day ingredients and will add spark to your science curriculum.
how to make dinosaur eggs • dinosaur craft • science crafts • science project • hands-on science
Create a dinosaur egg complete with a miniature dinosaur hidden inside. These are easy to make out of every day ingredients and will add spark to your science curriculum.
how to make dinosaur eggs • dinosaur craft • science crafts • science project • hands-on science
LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
What do you want in the person who leads your nation? A friend of big business, popularity with media, charisma...or someone who cares deeply about the environment and will not risk the health of the planet for short-term personal gain.
election • environment • leadership • leadership qualities • pollution
What do you want in the person who leads your nation? A friend of big business, popularity with media, charisma...or someone who cares deeply about the environment and will not risk the health of the planet for short-term personal gain.
election • environment • leadership • leadership qualities • pollution
Milford Sound, New Zealand
The spectacular scenery of Milford Sound, New Zealand, with waterfalls, towering cliffs, soaring mountains, remnant glaciers and wildlife make a visit unforgettable.
milford sound • new zealand • fiordland national park • fiord cliffs mountains • waterfalls stirling falls
The spectacular scenery of Milford Sound, New Zealand, with waterfalls, towering cliffs, soaring mountains, remnant glaciers and wildlife make a visit unforgettable.
milford sound • new zealand • fiordland national park • fiord cliffs mountains • waterfalls stirling falls
Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage
This elephant sanctuary not only entertains visitors as one of the top tourist attractions in Sri Lanka, but above all offers a safe haven to many elephants.
pinnawela elephant orphanage • most popular places visit capital colombo • elephant sanctuary • top tourist attractions sri lanka • safe haven elephants
This elephant sanctuary not only entertains visitors as one of the top tourist attractions in Sri Lanka, but above all offers a safe haven to many elephants.
pinnawela elephant orphanage • most popular places visit capital colombo • elephant sanctuary • top tourist attractions sri lanka • safe haven elephants
Present Ideas for Naturalists
Give a budding marine biologist a suitable present.
christmas presents for naturalists • birthday gifts for young biologists • cameras • lenses and light boxes • reference books and field guides
Give a budding marine biologist a suitable present.
christmas presents for naturalists • birthday gifts for young biologists • cameras • lenses and light boxes • reference books and field guides
Quassia sp. 'Mt Nardi'
This small rainforest tree is confined to a small area of eastern Australia. It is considered rare and contains chemicals with potential for pesticide development.
southern quassia • quassia sp. ‘mt nardi’ • quassia sp. a • simaroubaceae • quassia amara
This small rainforest tree is confined to a small area of eastern Australia. It is considered rare and contains chemicals with potential for pesticide development.
southern quassia • quassia sp. ‘mt nardi’ • quassia sp. a • simaroubaceae • quassia amara
Save the Wolf
This article is written to make you love this gorgeous animal and will try to motivate you to make an effort to save this animal.
cubs • breeding • yellow eyes • predatory • wolf
This article is written to make you love this gorgeous animal and will try to motivate you to make an effort to save this animal.
cubs • breeding • yellow eyes • predatory • wolf
Smart, Safe Diving Practices
Learn a few new safety tips and smart diving practices from the NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Program today.
noaa smart diving • marine sanctuary • diving safety • smart diver guidelines • safe diving tips
Learn a few new safety tips and smart diving practices from the NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Program today.
noaa smart diving • marine sanctuary • diving safety • smart diver guidelines • safe diving tips
Sonoma California Wine Tours
There's much more to Sonoma County than touring some of the finest California vineyards. Try free vineyard hikes, bird-watching, honey-tasting and organic hideaways too
sonoma county wine tours and vineyard vacations • californa • bird-watching • organic farms • bee-keeping and honey-making
There's much more to Sonoma County than touring some of the finest California vineyards. Try free vineyard hikes, bird-watching, honey-tasting and organic hideaways too
sonoma county wine tours and vineyard vacations • californa • bird-watching • organic farms • bee-keeping and honey-making
South Africa - Safaris in Kwazulu Natal
Kwazulu Natal is known for its game reserves. It also attracts those who are interested in military history, as the great battlefields of the Anglo-Boer War are here.
south africa - safaris in kwazulu natal • battlefields of the anglo-boer war • hluhluwe-umfolozi game reserve • bird-watching is a popular activity • see the big five - lion leopard elephant buffalo a
Kwazulu Natal is known for its game reserves. It also attracts those who are interested in military history, as the great battlefields of the Anglo-Boer War are here.
south africa - safaris in kwazulu natal • battlefields of the anglo-boer war • hluhluwe-umfolozi game reserve • bird-watching is a popular activity • see the big five - lion leopard elephant buffalo a
The Gardener's Iris Book
The Gardener's Iris Book is an important new book written specifically for American gardeners. It is equally suitable for beginners or pros.
iris • book review • horticulture therapy • enabling garden
The Gardener's Iris Book is an important new book written specifically for American gardeners. It is equally suitable for beginners or pros.
iris • book review • horticulture therapy • enabling garden
The Wilds of NYC in Central Park
One of the greatest urban parks, Central Park is a New Yorker's oasis in the midst of the city, offering a mini outdoor getaway.
central park • central park zoo • manhattan • metropolitan museum of art • great lawn
One of the greatest urban parks, Central Park is a New Yorker's oasis in the midst of the city, offering a mini outdoor getaway.
central park • central park zoo • manhattan • metropolitan museum of art • great lawn
Travel from Cairns to Cape Tribulation
When visiting Australia's tropical north, Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rain Forest are a must-see for nature lovers. There are great tours departing Cairns.
jungle tours • travel from cairns to cape tribulation • rainforest habitat • port douglas • mossman gorge
When visiting Australia's tropical north, Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rain Forest are a must-see for nature lovers. There are great tours departing Cairns.
jungle tours • travel from cairns to cape tribulation • rainforest habitat • port douglas • mossman gorge
U.S. Defends Polar Bears – Almost
U.S. Department of the Interior admits that global warming has forced it to label polar bears as "threatened," but wants nothing done about it.
polar bear global warming • polar bears • endangered animals • endangered wildlife • alaska bear
U.S. Department of the Interior admits that global warming has forced it to label polar bears as "threatened," but wants nothing done about it.
polar bear global warming • polar bears • endangered animals • endangered wildlife • alaska bear
Benefits of Erecting a Bat House
Erecting a bat house involves many considerations, from habitat to location. Following some simple guidelines can help attract bats, nature's own natural pest control.
bathouse • bat habitat • ideal bat habitat • bat house basics • where do i put my bat house
Erecting a bat house involves many considerations, from habitat to location. Following some simple guidelines can help attract bats, nature's own natural pest control.
bathouse • bat habitat • ideal bat habitat • bat house basics • where do i put my bat house
Best Pet Choices for Classrooms
These four animals are good choices for school class pets as they require minimal interaction, are easy keepers and lead to educational opportunities.
classroom pets • fish tank • green anoles • pet rats • gerbils
These four animals are good choices for school class pets as they require minimal interaction, are easy keepers and lead to educational opportunities.
classroom pets • fish tank • green anoles • pet rats • gerbils
British Museum and Kew Gardens
The Royal Botanic Gardens and the British Museum have combined their expertise to create a most unusual scented landscape garden on the forecourt of the British Museum.
kew gardens • british museum • scholar's rock • zhan wang • royal botanic gardens
The Royal Botanic Gardens and the British Museum have combined their expertise to create a most unusual scented landscape garden on the forecourt of the British Museum.
kew gardens • british museum • scholar's rock • zhan wang • royal botanic gardens
Care and Breeding of Barbs and Danios
Barbs and danios are excellent choices for a community tank because they are inexpensive, easy to keep and are compatible with many fish.
barbs danios care • raise breed popular community aquarium fish • barbs danios community tank inexpensive easy to ke • largest order fish minnow family cyprinidae • barbels corners mouths bodies elongated high back
Barbs and danios are excellent choices for a community tank because they are inexpensive, easy to keep and are compatible with many fish.
barbs danios care • raise breed popular community aquarium fish • barbs danios community tank inexpensive easy to ke • largest order fish minnow family cyprinidae • barbels corners mouths bodies elongated high back
Cichlids
Cichlids are a popular choice with aquarists and cover a wide range of fish, including the freshwater angelfish.
cichlid • cichlids • peacock cichlid • firemouth cichlid • mouthbrooding
Cichlids are a popular choice with aquarists and cover a wide range of fish, including the freshwater angelfish.
cichlid • cichlids • peacock cichlid • firemouth cichlid • mouthbrooding
Crows Make and Use Tools
Most animals don't use tools and even fewer make tools - the New Caledonian Crow does both, using twigs, probes, and prefabricated hooks to get at buried or hidden food.
crows make use tools • stick twigs hooks probes • leaves wire food • intelligent ability forage activities • camera tracking locating device
Most animals don't use tools and even fewer make tools - the New Caledonian Crow does both, using twigs, probes, and prefabricated hooks to get at buried or hidden food.
crows make use tools • stick twigs hooks probes • leaves wire food • intelligent ability forage activities • camera tracking locating device
Facts About Indian Peacocks
The beautiful Blue Peafowl, often simply called the peacock, originated in India. We are learning more about its natural history, habitat, feeding, and breeding habits.
peacocks peafowl peahen peachick • indian blue common pavo cristatus • male female young pheasants • natural history habitat feeding • courtship dance breeding train
The beautiful Blue Peafowl, often simply called the peacock, originated in India. We are learning more about its natural history, habitat, feeding, and breeding habits.
peacocks peafowl peahen peachick • indian blue common pavo cristatus • male female young pheasants • natural history habitat feeding • courtship dance breeding train
Goji versus Mangosteen
Confused by nutrition science in the news? Convinced to eat oat bran added to white bread instead of whole wheat? Consider the source first.
goji • mangosteen • research • nutrition • health news
Confused by nutrition science in the news? Convinced to eat oat bran added to white bread instead of whole wheat? Consider the source first.
goji • mangosteen • research • nutrition • health news
Gorilla Safari's in Africa
Gorillas, chimps and other primates live in the tropical rainforests of West Africa. Enjoy a luxury safari, an eco vacation to be awed by the mountain gorillas.
mountain gorillas • eco-tourism • dian fossey • gorilla safaris tours • africa
Gorillas, chimps and other primates live in the tropical rainforests of West Africa. Enjoy a luxury safari, an eco vacation to be awed by the mountain gorillas.
mountain gorillas • eco-tourism • dian fossey • gorilla safaris tours • africa
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
One-Seed Juniper
Along with the pinyon pine, the one-seed juniper can add beauty and structure to a desert garden.
one-seed juniper • juniper • pinyon • pinion • juniper berries
Along with the pinyon pine, the one-seed juniper can add beauty and structure to a desert garden.
one-seed juniper • juniper • pinyon • pinion • juniper berries
Penguin Lesson Plan Ideas
Penguins have been a favorite for kids for many years. Use the ideas presented here to teach your kids about these cute critters.
penguin lesson plan • antarctic bird lesson plan • homeschool unit study • march of the penguins • penguin crafts
Penguins have been a favorite for kids for many years. Use the ideas presented here to teach your kids about these cute critters.
penguin lesson plan • antarctic bird lesson plan • homeschool unit study • march of the penguins • penguin crafts
Pollution Tolerant Plants
Until we solve many of our current pollution problems some urban gardens will suffer. Here are smog tolerant options for gardens in dirty cities.
pollution tolerant plants • perennials for smog • urban gardens • polluted air • annual plants
Until we solve many of our current pollution problems some urban gardens will suffer. Here are smog tolerant options for gardens in dirty cities.
pollution tolerant plants • perennials for smog • urban gardens • polluted air • annual plants
Sustainable Fish Choices
4 fish species make the near-extinction list that enlightened eaters and chefs around the world should avoid. If they don't in five short years certain fish may be gone.
endangered fish species • endangered fish alliance • chilean seabass • orange roughy • caviar
4 fish species make the near-extinction list that enlightened eaters and chefs around the world should avoid. If they don't in five short years certain fish may be gone.
endangered fish species • endangered fish alliance • chilean seabass • orange roughy • caviar
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