Gymnocalycium: Most Popular Cacti among Hobbyists
Gymnocalycium is the most popular cacti for hobbyists—and certainly exciting to see in the field. A vast genus of globose cactus from eastern South...
Matucana krahnii: Stunning little clustering cactus
Matucana krahnii is a species of matucana in the family CACTACEAE. There are more than five known locations in Peru where this cactus can...
Tom Brown: The Apple Hunter Rescuing Over 1,200 Lost Varieties
The story of Tom Brown, the retired engineer who became an 'apple hunter', rescuing over 1,000 'lost' varieties in the last 25 years. The...
Samuel Dale (1772-1841)
Samuel Dale was born in Rockbridge County, Va., to Pennsylvania parents who were of Scotch-Irish descent. He was also known as “Daniel Boonie of...
Jaguarundi: A Small and Beautiful South American Cat
The enigma is the jaguarundi (Puma Yagouaroundi). This small South American cat looks different from any other small feline and shows some behavioral similarities...
Puppy Developmental Stages: What You Need to Know
Puppy Developmental Stages: What You Need to Know
Is your new furry friend always underfoot? Do you find yourself tripping over toys in the middle...
Can You Use Spray Paint on a Gun?
Can you use spray paint on a gun?
The simplest answer to this question is yes; however, there are things to consider to ensure that...
Dazzling Series of Siamese Fighting Fish
Visarute Angkatavanich is a commercial photographer right now living in Bangkok, Thailand. He takes mind-blowing portrait pictures of Fighting Fish (Betta Splendens). Visarute ongoing...
Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus)
The fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) is the only species named for its habits and diet, but several cat species will catch and eat fish...
Bobcat (Lynx rufus)
The bobcat (Lynx rufus) was once considered the southern form of the Canada lynx. However, the fossils and DNA studies show that bobcats' ancestors...