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The Biak Scops Owl
IDENTIFICATION: A medium-sized Biak scops owl (c.25cm) with prominent ear tufts, lacking any trace of dark shaft streaks but with a few fine streaks...
The Unbelievable Blooms of Amorphophallus
A pair of beautiful plants Amorphophallus with blooms as erratic as their odor is pungent. It is likely to make a short-lived appearance this...
Oregano – A Common Species of Origanum
We’re always felt a bit confused on the subject of oregano versus marjoram. But we don’t feel too bad, because so are the botanists....
Pobiti Kamani: The Mysterious Stone Forest of Bulgaria
Pobiti Kamani Stone Forest is a breathtaking natural area located approximately 18 km west of Varna, Bulgaria, on the route to Sofia. At first...
Black Metaltail – A Shiny Black Head Hummingbird
Identification
The black metaltail (Metallura phoebe) is the largest of the metaltails. This hummingbird species has a shiny black head, upperparts, and underparts, with a...
Chrysanthemum – A Flowering Plant Comes in Several Shapes
Chrysanthemum, sometimes called “mums” or “chrysanths”, are flowering plants of the genus Chrysanthemum in the family Asteraceae. They are native to Asia and northeastern...