Nature

Achilles Pugh: Famous Character in Printing Trade

Achilles Pugh was born in Chester County, Pa., on March 10, 1805. Four years later, his father (Thomas and Esther (Gatchell) Pugh) settled in Cadiz, O. By the age...

Fairy Martin (Petrochelidon ariel)

Family: The Fairy Martin (Petrochelidon ariel) belongs to the swallow family Hirundinidae in the genus Petrochelidon. Habitat: Fairy Martins...

The Healing Powers of the Earth

In ancient times and during the middle ages, the healing powers of the earth were extensively used for...

The Golden-Hooded Tanager

The Golden-hooded Tanager, also called Tangara Larvata is a medium-sized passerine bird, is a resident breeder from southern...

Bobcat (Lynx rufus)

The bobcat (Lynx rufus) was once considered the southern form of the Canada lynx. However, the fossils and...

Dragon Blood Tree – Unique Umbrella Shaped Tree

Perhaps the most prominent and distinct plant is evocatively named Dragon Blood Tree. It has a unique and bizarre appearance. It is overturned, the...

Sun parakeet (Aratinga solstitialis)

FAMILY:  Sun parakeet (Aratinga solstitialis), also called sun conures in aviculture, are medium-sized, vibrantly colored parrots native to northeastern South America. It belongs to the...

The Brown Falcon: Nature’s Master of Versatility and Adaptability

Habitat: The Brown Falcon (Falco berigora) is usually seen alone or in pairs, but in the non-breeding season several may be seen within sight...

Why I adore dahlias Like No Other Flowers

We must do this at the beginning. Dahlias aren't the only flowers; I love them. They're simply dazzling and stunning. Dahlias have a certain...

Rock Dove Characteristics and Habitats

You observed those familiar, although often disregarded, birds when you traveled down busy streets or through parks. Here we will explore the life of...

Scary Image of an Active Volcano at Mount Nyiragongo

This is truly an amazing photo of Lava lake at Mount Nyiragongo. An active stratovolcano inside Virunga National Park, in the Democratic Republic of...

Dahlia – Comes in Endless Flower Classification

Dahlia is one of those plants with endless flower classifications. Some are single, like daisies. Some are like round balls others are “Cactus-Flowered”, “Orchid-Flower”...

What exactly is Shoe Boil Horse Treatment?

A shoe boil also referred to by the name (olecranon bursitis) or (capped elbow) is a swollen swelling that occurs at the elbow caused...

Portulaca Gandiflora – The Rock Garden Plant

Portulaca Gandiflora is often thought of as rock garden plants because they do so well in that setting. They are tender annuals with succulent,...

The Black-headed nightingale-thrush

Habitat and Behavior: black-headed nightingale-thrush is much like other Catharus thrushes, being terrestrial and reclusive unless singing. These birds' natural habitats are subtropical/tropical moist lowland forest...