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Articles related to "Species"
Freshwater Pollution Many invertebrates live in freshwater, and those that live in streams can be used to indicate water quality. stream pollution • invertebrates • biotic index • indicator species • kick sampling
New Clouded Leopard Discovered On March 14, the World Wildlife Fund announced discovery of a new species of clouded leopard in Borneo and Sumatra. wild cat • leopard • clouded leopard • borneo • sumatra
World Ecosystems in Danger Urbanization, new dam constructions, groundwater withdrawals and pollution are helping to paint a grim view of the future. conversion of land to agriculture • urban-industrial developments • new dam construction • building dikes and levees • large-scale river diversion
Butterflies and Vehicles Don't Mix Two species of endangered butterfly, at opposite ends of the earth, get respite from vehicles. One is protected during its migration, the other needs year round relief. endangered milkweed and sand mountain butterflies • off road vehicles • migration path protection • habitat loss and degradation • orv trails
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE GERANIUM PLANT FAMILY Houseplant Books to Buy houseplants • enabling garden • horticulture therapy • garden books
The Bittersweet Vine The vine commonly called bittersweet can actually be one of three different species. One is endangered, One is a plant pest - and one is a nightshade and can be lethal. bittersweet • vines • perennials • solanum dulcamara • celastrus orbiculatus
The Firefly or Lightning Bug Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, have fascinated ancient cultures and still remain a mysterious insect. firefly lightning bug • how why fireflies glow • fireflies members lampyridae family beetle order c • pyralis firefly or lightning bug most common speci • 136 species fireflies in world
Fish For Your Miniature Reef Tank Once a saltwater aquarium or nano reef is stabilized and the salinity level is at an acceptable level, it is time to add fish, invertebrates and coral. selecting reef tank fish • selecting saltwater aquarium fish • selecting nano reef fish • reef tank coral • reef tank invertebrates
Bicknell’s Thrush After more than a century Bicknell's Thrush, Catharus bicknelli, gained its own species designation. The next century may record its decline. bicknell's thrush • history • range • conservation status • catharus bicknelli
Broad Leafed Evergreens - Hollies Hollies (Ilex) belong to the family Aquifoliaceae. There are over 350 species native to North America, Europe, Africa, Australia, the Orient and Brazil. They range in size from dwarf shrubs to huge trees. Both evergreen and deciduous ones are readily available from local nurseries and by mail order. The evergreen varieties are the most useful as ‘bones’ for the garden. Many will also provide the added bonus of berries, which can be red or yellow. holly • ilex • aquifoliaceae • broad leafed • evergreens
Facts About Hummingbirds Hummingbirds are beautiful, fascinating, engineering marvels. Here are some interesting facts about hummingbird classification, natural history, anatomy, and metabolism. facts about hummingbirds • fascinating hummingbird facts • classification • natural history • anatomy
Leatherback Sea Turtle Nesting The nesting cycle of leatherback sea turtles, now endangered, is a fascinating site that has taken place for centuries, before the dinosaurs flourished the Earth. leatherback sea turtles • leatherback • sea turtles • endangered • marine
Island Biogeography is not for Dodos When most people look at animals they only see the animals — tigers, tortoises, hornbills, rhinos and so on. They never ask why an animal is the way it is or how it got that way; where it came from and what it is like. Few wonder why animals are where they are and why they're not where they're not. David Quammen does. islands • biogeography • extinction • darwin
The Giant River Otter Found only in small protected areas of the Amazon junge, the Giant River Otter is one of the world's most fascinating endangered creatures. giant river otters • south america wildlife • amazoin lodges • south america endangered species • lobos del rio
Arowana Care and Feeding The arowana or dragon fish is highly sought out due to its unusual appearance and a good luck symbol in several cultures arowana aquarium care • dragon fish • feng shui fish • osteoglossiformes • expensive aquarium fish
Hummingbird Nests Hummingbirds are visible while they're feeding, but many people never see a hummingbird nest. Here's what to look for. hummingbird nests • what does a hummingbird nest look like • when do hummingbirds build nests • breeding season • where do hummingbirds build thier nests
MOm Cares for Monk Seals in Greece Researchers in Greece realized that the critically endangered Mediterranean monk seal needed more than just studying if the species was to survive. endangered mediterranean monk seal • wildlife rehabilitation • national marine park • environmental education • ecological research
Native Quarantine Law Part of Aboriginal Sovereignty is the right to impose native quarantine to stem the onslaught of foreign invaders (plants, I mean!) aboriginal law • aboriginal sovereignty • indigenous quarantine • exotic species • mornington island
Spring Blooming Deciduous Shrubs Deciduous shrubs are great additions to the garden and these spring blooming shrubs are some of the most pleasant and familiar of the spring-flowering plants. deciduous shrubs • spring flowers • flowering shrubs • azalea • forsythia
Sansevierias Sansevierias: their cultivation, propagation and species. sansevierias • mother-in-law tongues • snake plants • devil's tongue
Malaria Resistant Mosquitoes The creation of malaria resistant mosquitoes using genetic modification has potential, but there are still problems to be solved before this technology can be used. malaria resistant mosquitoes • genetically modified mosquitoes • reduce malaria • genetic modification • insect vectors
Groundcovers for The New Woodland Garden So many lovely perennials, biennials, bulbs and corms either tolerate or demand shade that I had no problem coming up with a list of more than 40 that would be suitable for this new garden. gardening in shade • perennials • groundcover • pachysandra terminalis • pachysandra terminalis variegata
Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm Just a short boat ride from Iquitos is the "Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm and Animal Orphanage". An interesting day trip for those with an extra day in this Peruvian city. the amazon rainforest • pilpintuwasi butterfly farm • pilpintuwasi • iquitos zoo • butterfly farm iquitos
"The Wilderness": A New Garden From Wild Woods Extending the garden into the ‘Wilderness' is a large project entailing major clearing to turn this weedy, rooty bit of ground into a proper garden and the fun of selecting new plants to take the place of Nature's weedy bits. shade gardening • gardening in shade • shrubs • trees • perennials
Broad Leafed Evergreens - Kalmia Kalmia, or Mountain Laurel, is one plant whose buds are just as neat and lovely as the open flowers. Sometimes the buds are a completely different color from the open flower, and since the flowers don’t open all at one time, the effect can be very lively. It is one of the most beautiful of native U.S. shrubs in flower. kalmia • mountain laurel • shrubs • evergreen shrubs • shrubs for shade
Explorer's Inn The only Amazon jungle lodge inside the borders of Tambopata National Reserve in Southeastern Peru, Explorer's Inn has been attracting wildlife enthusiasts for decades. explorer's inn • amazon hotels • peruvian amazon hotels • amazon lodges • puerto maldonando lodges
Gabon's Jungle To explore a true African jungle or rain forest is a Jungle Book experience - gorillas or not! gabon • gabons gorillas • gorillas gabon • jungle • rain forest
Polar Bear Cub, Knut Were the animal rights activists wrong to say that hand-rearing by humans was not the best choice for this polar bear cub? polar bear cub • animal rights activists • baby animals • zoos • five freedoms of animal welfare
Easter Bunny and the Bilby The common symbol of Easter the Easter bunny is being replaced by the Easter Bilby in Australia. The rabbit introduced by the first settlers became a plague pest whereas easter celebrations • rabbits • rabbit plague • rabbit proof fence • bilby
Red Sea Scuba Diving Vacations The Red Sea Rivera has magnificent resorts and varied accommodation to suit every pocket for scuba diving, snorkeling and for sun lovers all year round. red sea scuba diving vacations holidays • egypt • sharm el sheikh • hurghada • dahab
Tanzania: Two Top Safari Destinations Tanzania is Africa's top safari vacation destination with the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area heading the list. serengeti national park • ngorongoro crater conservation area • annual wildebeest migration • tanzania africa • african safari vacations destinations
The Dunes Golf and Tennis Resort A review of The Dunes Golf and Tennis Resort, Sanibel Island, Florida. dunes golf and tennis club • audubon society certified golf courses • sanibel island • florida golf courses • florida golf resorts
Broad Leafed Evergreens - Pieris One of my favorite broad-leafed evergreens, Pieris or often mistakenly called Andromeda, is perfect for the shady garden. A member of the Ericaceae and closely related to Rhododendrons, it thrives in the same kind of moist, organic, acid soil.
Broad Leafed Evergreens - Boxwood The term ‘broad leafed’ doesn’t really mean large leaves. It just differentiates between needled evergreens and those with leaves. Boxwood (Buxus) has been associated with formal gardens for centuries. broda leafed • broad leaf • evergreens • buxus
Broad Leafed Evergreens - Rhododendrons & Azaleas If the Rhododendron is King of the broad-leafed evergreens, then the Azalea is Queen. While I do have something blooming all season, there is nothing like the concentrated flower-power of the "Rhodies" and Azaleas in May. Actually, both are Rhododendrons and members of the ericaceae family like heaths and heathers. rhododendron • azalea • azalea • rhododendron • shade
Introduction to Aquarium Editorials: What you should find here Introduction of what you will find in these articles.
Lateral Line Corrosion (Hole in the head Disease) Hole in the head disease and what to do when you notice it . lateral line disease • hole in the head disease |
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