Dendrosenecio kilimanjari: The Giant Groundsel of Mount Kilimanjaro
Description:
Kilimanjaro Mountain is known for its unique ability to attract isolated, mutated, and rare species of plants, animals, insects, and fungi that are almost...
Extinction Insight: The Lottery of Fossilization
How fossilization works like a lottery of fossilization —rare conditions preserve life, shaping our limited understanding of extinction and ancient history.
Numerous extinct animals...
The Bright Red Algae of Tuz Golu Lake
You have undoubtedly seen a lot of photos of pink lakes online, but Tuz Golu adds something special to the collection. Tuz Golu, one...
Orange Chat – Brilliant Colors and Behavior is a Birdwatcher Delight
Family: An Orange chat (Epthianura aurifrons) belongs to the Meliphagidae family of birds. The species is endemic to Australia.
Habitats:Â Brilliant orange chats live in arid...
Great Egret (Ardea alba)
Family: The Great Egret (Ardea alba) is a member of the heron family Ardeidae in the genus Ardea. The Ardeidae, who are closer cousins...
White-fronted chat – A Birdwatcher’s Dream Come True
Family:Â White-fronted chat (Epthianura albifrons) is a honeyeater of the Meliphagidae family from southern Australia.
Habitats:Â Southern rural Australia is home to the familiar and widespread white-fronted...
The Spectacular Pink Cockatoo (Cacatua leadbeateri)
The stunning Pink Cockatoo and its delicate pink tones suffusing its plumage, particularly under the wings in flight, are often called Major Mitchell. The...
Common Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra)
The size of the Common Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra) is about 16.5 cm in length. This red crossbill is a relatively large, plump finch of...
Pied Butcherbird (Cracticus nigrogularis)
The sustained fluted piping of the Pied Butcherbird (Cracticus nigrogularis) is one of the purest sounds uttered by any Australian bird. Ringing through the...
Grow Morning Glory and Moon Flower Together
The Morning Glory and Moon flower are both members of the family Ipomoea and are close relatives of the sweet potato. Morning glories are...