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Articles related to "Northern Mexico"
Blood Suckers Terrorize Northern Mexico They are at it again, those mysthical blood-sucking creatures of Latin America that reportedly suck the blood of their animal victims, leaving behind nothing more than a pair of puncture wounds on their vixctim's necks. Chupacabras? Vampire bats? Something larger and darker? You decide. chupacabras vampires bllod suckers mythical chupac
Raising Apache Plume Apache Plume is a striking and wildly beautiful plant that is native to southwestern North America. Easy to grow, this plant likes just about any soil. apache plume • fallugia paradoxa • drought-tolerant • southwestern u.s. • northern mexico
The Mystic Fall Migration of North American Monarchs The mystical migration behavior of monarch butterflies has been the subject of research by entomolgists, biologists, and scientists for many years. Has the answer as to why these gossamer-winged monarchs migrate south every year ever been totally solved? monarchs • monarch butterfly • monarch butterfly life cycle • butterflies • migrate
Is The Lesser Long-Nosed Bat Endangered? Since the original listing of the lesser long nosed bat as endangered further survey work has found additional colonies but threats to the species have increased as well. lesser long-nosed bats • migratory corridor hazards • agave nectar and columnar cactus flowers • maternity roosts in caves and mines • endangered species act
Mexican Revolution Artifacts In an ironic twist of fate, an artifact collection dating from the 1910-1920 Mexican Revolution is now on exhibition at Pancho Villa State Park, Columbus, New Mexico. mexican revolution artifacts • mexico's history • pancho villa • don luis terrazas • bandito pancho villa
Brahea species for the landscape Braheas are tough palms that love it dry, and there are many to choose from though it takes some looking to find them. brahea • nitida • edulis • elegans • dulcis
Praitie Falcon The Prairie Falcons bill is sapphire with a dusky colored tip. The top of the falcon's head has dusky brown streaks. There is a dark brown stripe from the edge of its eye to its chin. The feathers on its back and wings are tawny in color and a wingspan of about forty inches. raptor • desert • streaked • glides • daring
What is Desertification? 2006 has been named "Year of Desertification" by the U.N. desertification • arable • population • animals • compacting
Island Causeway Reopens The causeway to South Padre Island has reopened after being closed for repairs for two months, and hotels on the island are offering special rates to lure back visitors. south padre island • texas • beach • swimming • gulf of mexico
The Aztecs This article traces the origin and lifestyle of the Aztecs.It also outlines their religious beliefs,art and architecture. aztecs • origin • nomadic • mexica • tenochtitlan
Breakfast in Mexico Called desayuno, breakfast in Mexico consists of coffee and bread. However, a lush brunch or almuerzo is often enjoyed. mexico • mexican cuisine • breakfast • brunch • chocolate
Cimarron Canyon State Park Located in Northern New Mexico between Eagle Nest and Cimarron, this state park offers outdoor opportunities for campers or those passing through. cimarron canyon state park • cimarron canyon state park nm • cimarron canyon state park new mexico • colin neblett wildlife area • ute park nm
Communications Intercept System The State Department recently provided the administration of Mexico with a new phone and email tapping system with the collected information shared between the two. communications intercept system • united states • mexico • wire tapping • phone tapping
Foreign Journalism Update
An update on the perils of foreign journalism. media issues • freedom of the press • freedom of speech • committee to protect journalists • enemies of journalists
How Desert Plants Get Pollinated Pollination is important to plants, and desert plants are no exception . However, some unique methods of pollination have developed in the desert. pollination • honeybees • nectar • pollen • apidae
New World’s Four Species of Bear Although New World bears are not facing as many threats as Asian bears, it is important that sufficient habitat be maintained. Climate change threatens polar bears. new world bears • habitat loss • climate change • human animal conflict • vulnerable to extinction
The Lost Mid-Continent: North America's Grand Prairies We know about the dangers faced by old-growth forests, by tundra biomes, by salmon rivers. But what about America's mid-continent, the botanically-rich prairies? prairie • biome • shortgrass • tallgrass • mixed-grass
Top 5 Low Desert Evergreen Trees Low-desert gardens, those areas that are below 4,000 feet in elevation and between zones 7 and 9, are suitable for these trees. trees • desert garden • mediterranean cypress • alligator juniper • one-seed juniper
Cape May Bird Observatory Research Programs The New Jersey Audubon Society's Cape May facilities add to knowledge of bird and butterfly migration with monitoring programs. Public outreach gets everyone involved. cape may bird observatory • hawk watch • sea watch • monarch butterfly migration • migratory songbird research
Chuparosa and Ocotillo March is the month for desert wildflowers ... if there has been sufficient winter moisture. It's a big deal, a wildflower lover's delight, a tourist's dream. chuparosa and ocotillo • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Clapper Rail The "Clapper rail" is a common member of the rail family (Rallidae) living in salt marshes along the US Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coasts from Massachusettes to Texas and, on the Pacific coast, from Central California to Northern Mexico. The Clapper Rail resides exclusively in salt marshes. rail • clapper • salt marshes
Definition of a Desert Are there specific parameters, which classify a region as a desert? desert • low precipitation • high evaporation • low humidity • antarctica
Michelada This simple recipe is great for hot days or Mexican fiestas. michelada • mexican recipe • michelada recipe • drink recipe • beer
Planting and Caring for Pinyon However you spell it: pinyon, pinion or pinon (with a tilde), this native of southwestern and western North America has some unique growing habits. pinyon • pinion • pinon • desert • seedlings
Pueblo Indian Crops and Gardens The Indian Tribes of the Pueblo Province of New Mexico traditionally planted their own crops and made use of native, wild plants, using them for both food and medicine. pueblo indian crops and gardens • cultivation of crops and wild plants by native pue • waffle gardens of zuni pueblo • extinction of traditional native farming • preservation of traditional native crops
Qanats: Ancient Underground Aqueducts The qanat or subterranean aqueduct, is one of the world's oldest and most successful technologies and is still widely used today. qanats • underground aqueducts • ancient technology for moving water • old world irrigation technology • persian arabian irrigation methods
Screwworm Fly Eradication A weak link in the life cycle of the New World screwworm fly made it possible for scientists to wipe it out in the United States and Central America. screwworm fly • screw-worm • cochliomyia hominivorax • c. hominivorax • eradication plan
The Mexican-American War (1846-1848): Part II Once the first hostilities broke out north of the Texan-Mexican border, war became inevitable. Two years afterwards, the USA had gained more than 1.5 million kilometers of new territory... veracruz • mexico • usa • united states • mexican american war
The Painted Lady: here, there, and everywhere From a resident population in Northern Mexico, generations of this lovely butterfly spreads out over North America every summer. It's an interesting migration pattern that repeats and repeats. butterfly • painted lady • vanessa cardui • cosmopolitan butterfly • thistle butterfly
Turkey for Thanksgiving: A Holiday Tradition Turkey is a holiday tradition in many American households going back to the days of the Pilgrims. Now there is an important difference as to how the bird is raised. history of the turkey • american holiday tradition • buying turkeys • factory-farm turkeys • organic turkey
Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes The western diamondback rattlesnake accounts for the most fatalities in North America. This article sill describe its characteristics an habitat. western diamondback • rattlesnake • western diamondback rattlesnake • venomous snake • venomous snake of north america
Western Grebe The Western Grebe stands about 18 tall as an adult and has a wingspan of about 3 1/2 feet. The plumage on both the male and female Western Grebe is similar. The Western Grebe has a long neck, a long olive colored bill and a red eye amid dark coloring. long neck • long beak • red eye • black • midwest
Bald Eagle, Fish Eagle The Bald Eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus, ranges throughout North America except in the very far north. It is the national emblem of the United States. bald eagle haliaeetus leucocephalus • about range description facts • canada united states mexico • eyes legs feet beak • fish sea mammals carrion
Container Desert Gardens Planting desert plants in containers can provide an ideal, low-maintenance garden for limited-space areas. desert garden • desert gardens • container desert gardens • container • terra cotta
Deer-resistant Landscape Trees White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) readily select small trees as available food sources. Native deer-resistant plants ensure success in built landscapes. amelanchier • cercis • hamamelis • deciduous trees • flower trees
Expanding Populations: A Few "Helped" Examples Some effects human activities have had on increasing bird populations in North America. house finch • house sparrow • feed • bird • feeder
Monarch Migration Monarch butterflies travel from Canada to Mexico for the winter. There are many dangers along migration routes, but enough survive to maintain the species. monarch butterfly • milkweed • migration • oyamel trees • cardiac glycosides
SWALLOW-TAILED FLYCATCHER- The state bird of Oklahoma is the SWALLOW-TAILED FLYCATCHER. Another names of this magnificent bird is the Scissor Tailed Flycatcher. oklahoma • state bird • flycatcher
Tufted Titmouse This gentle, agile, crested little bird is common all year in eastern timberland, where people may hear its tune even during warm winter thaws. The Tufted Titmouse and chickadees are related. tufted- titmouse- chickadees- related- winter
Verdin A delicate, tiny, living bird about 4 1/2 inches in length is the Verdin that appears common when first seen. The Verdin is smaller than the largest North American Humming Bird. delicate • tiny • south western united states • desert dweller • mesquie thickests
White Tailed Kite White Tailed Kites, a medium sized hawk stand almost fifteen inches tall as an adult and has a wingspan of 3 1/2 feet. The feathers on this raptor displays a white face, chin, throat, breast and stomach. The kite has brown stripes on its white chest. Also the undersides of the wings are white. white tailed kites • a medium sized hawk • soars • feet are yellow • orange
Who said Latin is a dead language? How to read latin names, with useful links, and an area especially for Botanical Bloopers. latin • botanical • nomenclature • latin name • plant name
ZEBULON PIKE TO SANTA FE In 1806 Zebulon Pike, with 75 men, undertook a venture to Santa Fe to explore trade in that area. When he built a fort on Spanish soil the Mexican Army escorted Pike and his men on a 600-mile voyage to Chihuahua, Mexico to meet General Nemesio Salcedo, Commandant General of all Spanish forces in Northern Mexico. On Pike's return to the states he brought back a glowing report of the gold to be made by trading with the Spaniards. zebulon pike • santa fe • general nemesio salcedo • new mexico • rio grande
Air Masses - From The Source Last month, we defined what air masses were and looked at some of their basic properties. Those distinguishing properties derive from the birthplace of the individual air mass, the geographical region where they form. weather • meteorology • air masses • air mass breeding grounds • climate
Bald Eagle Their main plumage is dark brown, their ankle is bare of feathers for an inch or more above the toes. The Bald Eagle's entire head neck, upper tail -coverts, and tail are white and the wing feathers are nearly black. alaska • southern california • mexico • ungava • great lakes
Bargains on the Border Many Texans, as well as residents of neighboring states, annually head south of the border to do some of their Christmas shopping, and Los Dos Laredos (the two Laredos) are a popular destination for bargain hunters. mexico • rio grande • los dos laredos • nuevo laredo • tamaulipas
Cabeza de Vaca in Florida Spanish conquistador Cabeza de Vaca survived hurricanes, shipwrecks and capture by Indians, and was one of a handful of men to return from an expedition of 600. álvar núñez cabeza de vaca • conquistadors • spaniards • apalachee indians • rafts
Count Batula Dispelling the myths about vampire bats. science • vampire bats • rabies • kids • teens |
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