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Articles related to "Newly Discovered Species"
Two New Porcupines in the Amazon Elusive and nocturnal porcupines avoid traps and researchers but dam building and deforestation in the Amazon rainforest may be forcing them into contact with humans. dwarf porcupines • amazon rainforest • hydroelectric dam construction • newly discovered species • nocturnal
Corn Lily - The Species Ixia One of our favourite, widely-grown species from South Africa. A description of the Ixia species from the family Iridaceae. ixia • species • growing • plants • seeds
Another New Species for Borneo Genetic analysis comfirms the clouded leopard on Borneo is separate species. Total new species found on the island is 52 in just one year. And over 400 in the last decade borneo rainforest • clouded leopard • biodiversity • deforestation • habitat loss
Review of A Natural History of Conifers The diverse, ancient conifers grow to towering heights, thrive in rugged terrain, and remind us of earth's prehistoric days. This book is their fascinating story. natural history of conifers • pines • firs • redwoods • podocarpus
Ixia viridflora More of the wonderful Ixia species that grow in gardens around the world. Ixia viridflora, the "green Ixia" is one of the most fascinating. One you should contemplate if you don't already grow it. ixia • bulbs • seeds • plants • richardson
The Night Has A Thousand Peepers Jeepers creepers! What about those peepers? Eastern Massachusetts has only one tree frog! Talk about getting ripped off. (Oh, well: this ain't Florida.) reptiles and amphibians;tree frogs;spring peepers;
How Bioluminescence and Chemiluminescence Work Animals, plants, fungi and microorganisms all have members who produce bioluminescence, a natural glow in the dark mechanism that creates light from a chemical reaction. bioluminescence and chemiluminescence • luciferin • luciferase • bioluminescent animals • luminescent mushrooms
Crocus in Oz The point to remember about Crocus is they like a well-drained soil. In the garden a raised bed or bulb frame suits most of the species. When growing in pots, ensure we have large extra holes in the base of each pot. crocus • corms • bulbs • spring • fall |
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