Rain

History

The Modoc War 1872

From 1872 to 1873, the Modoc War, also known as the Lava Beds War, occurred in northeastern California and southeastern Oregon between the Modoc tribe and the United States...
Animals

The Ring-Necked Snake (Diadophis Punctatus)

The Ring-necked Snake, or Ring-neck Snake, Diadophis punctatus, is a species of colubrid snake found throughout much of...
Birds

Eastern Bristlebird (Dasyornis brachypterus)

Eastern Bristlebirds (Dasyornis brachypterus) live and nest under dense heath and tussock undergrowth, moving through it like rats...
Fruits & Vegetables

Citrullus: Member of the Watermelon Family

Citron (Citrullus vulgaris, var. citroides), a member of the watermelon family, is eaten only in candied form and...
Birds

Bell Miner Tale of Elegance

Habitat: The loud bell-like sound of the Bell Miner (Manorina melanophrys), inspired much poetry, is a result of...

Why Do Rain Sounds Make Us Sleep Better?

Nature Sounds Tauheed Ahmad Nawaz Tauheed Ahmad Nawaz -
Why do Rain Sounds Make Us Sleep Better? We all know that rain makes us feel better. In fact, many people report that the...