Nature

James Holman – A British Blind Traveler

Travel and exploration history have been enriched by the contributions of James Holman. A mysterious illness caused James Holman to lose his eyesight in his early twenties after being...

American coot (Fulica Americana)

American coot (Fulica Americana) size is about 32–37 cm; in length with a wingspan of 60–70 cm. The...

Gloxinia – Attention-Grabbing Flower

Gloxinia "Sinningia Speciosa" is a very beautiful plant when in bloom. It is apt to receive it as...

Bleeding Heart Dove – Blood Run Down Bird Breast

The Bleeding Heart Dove (Gallicolumba luzonica) is a very cautious and enigmatic species of dove mainly endemic to...

Rose of Sharon comes in Number of Varieties Shades

Rose of Sharon "Hibiscus syrfiacus" is the chief value of this shrub, also known as “shrub althaea,"  which...

Dusky Robin (Melanodryas vittata)

Dusky Robin (Melanodryas vittata) is known by several names, such as Stump Robin, Wood Robin, Dozey Robin, Native Sparrow, Sleepy, and Sad Bird. It...

Hooded Robin (Melanodryas cucullata)

Among Australian robins, the Hooded Robin (Melanodryas cucullata) is the most widespread. The Robins of the Cape York Peninsula and Tasmania are sedentary in the lightly...

The Oriental Rat Snake

The Oriental Rat Snake (Ptyas mucosa) is a medium-sized, active, diurnal snake associated with open habitats, including agricultural systems; much of the diet consists...

Timber Wolf (Canis lupus)

Family: Timber wolf (Canis lupus) is a member of the dog family Canidae. It is one of the largest wild members of this family,...

Monkey Tail Cactus: Growth Rate, Care, and Propagation

Monkey Tail Cactus Monkey Tail Cactus (Hildewintera colademononis) is an attractive, and low-maintenance plant that might be just what you need to add to your...

Australian boobook (Ninox boobook)

Australian boobook (Ninox boobook) or mopoke is the smallest and most abundant of the owls in Australia. It is also known as, Southern Boobook,...

Marine Iguanas – The Most Disgusting Clumsy Lizards

The much-maligned marine iguanas of the Galápagos Islands are so famously homely, and can be described as "hideous-looking" and "most disgusting, clumsy lizards." In...

Brussels Sprouts – The Ultimate Cool Weather Crop

Some vegetables, like lettuce and asparagus, are grown for the thrill of an early harvest of fresh-tasting produce for the table. Brussels sprouts are...

Canada Lynx (Lynx canadensis)

The Canada Lynx (Lynx canadensis) is a member of the family Felidae. It is also called Loup Cervier, or Canadian Lynx. Its length is...

Ajuga Reptans – A Fast Growing Plant

Ajuga Reptans is a fast-spreading plant, sometimes called “Bugle”, and has much to recommend it. Ajuga Reptans can take more foot traffic than most...