Freshwater ecosystem can be divided into three types by using the level of biodiversity as the principle of classification. Ponds are the first type of freshwater ecosystem. A pond is a small body of water surrounded by land. Biodiversity is minimal in ponds because they last for only a couple of months and are isolated from other water sources like rivers and oceans. The zone near the shores is .. more …
Frogs are not really a popular pet to anybody as the most of the people are more into dogs, cats or aquatic fish. But there are some who also enjoys the 4 legged jumping and croaking animals. In fact, you or your kid can happily enjoy them along with your other much loved pets. If this is the case frogs for sale is what you need to find. For some people the reasons they hate frogs, is .. more …
Field guides are reference materials about anything relating to wildlife. It could be about plants or animals, extinct or not. It encompasses any living thing from as small as an ant or as huge as a dinosaur. The information gathered here are about the characteristics of each species, their origins, nature, what they feed on, and other important traits helpful for added knowledge. .. more …
When you travel to Central America, probably one of the best green travel destinations to spend a fantastic vacation is in Costa Rica. Also known as .. more …
Alex Avery, Director of Research and Education at the Hudson Institute’s Center for Global Food Issues, released a video criticizing new research by University of California Berkeley professor Dr. Tyrone Hayes alleging endocrine disruption in amphibians caused by the popular herbicide atrazine. “For the last ten years I’ve been watching closely the research and activism of Dr. Tyrone Hayes from .. more …
When you travel to Central America, probably one of the best green travel destinations to spend a fantastic vacation is in Costa Rica. Also known as “Rich Coast” this tiny country bordered by Nicaragua and Panama offers endless sports activities including water and outdoor adventures to avid travelers. Some of these activities are pretty unique such as canopy tours which are becoming very popular .. more …
Marlene Deidre Dog racing has always been quite the fad, especially in the cold, cold regions of Alaska. And when it comes to dog racing, the first things that just might come to your mind are the sled dog breeds. These sled dog breeds are known for their strength, endurance, and intelligence. These dogs are also larger than your ordinary dog, with very muscular bodies that are perfect for .. more …
Ten new inventions of excellence and topics of future noble awardsBy Ghulam Mohyuddin WaniA few inventions in the past few years have indicated a safer world.Let us sum up today a few such pioneering research topics which may revolutionize medical care in future and may explain many questions concerning animal health like birth of 120 kgs baby elephant. The ten new expected discoveries and their .. more …
HistoryTrombiculidae, from Greek (“to tremble”) and Latin culex, gen. culicis (“gnat” or “midge”), was first described as an independent family by H.E. Ewing in 1944. But references to chiggers go as far back as sixth century China, and by 1733, the first recognization of trombiculid mites in North America were made. In 1758, Linnaeus described a single species Acarus batatas (Now Trombicula .. more …
Despite their rather unattractive appearance, the Sea squirts actually belong to the same phylum of animals as ourselves. This is because the free swimming larval stage shows a primitive form of backbone called a notochord. This places sea squirts amongst the Chordata, which include such animals as fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.Sea squirts are more properly known as ascidians .. more …
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