According to Wikipedia, one class, the “monocot,” produces a single first, or “embryonic,” leaf from its seed. Typically, its leaves have parallel veins, and its stems have vascular bundles (the water-condu
Laysan albatrosses are the longest-living wild birds An older albatross named Wisdom covers a recently hatched chick in 2011 at Midway Atoll.John Klavitter / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service via Wikipedia / Public Domain Birds are relatively ...
For dinosaurs, the Sedgwick Museum across the street (also free; also classic and awesome) is the place to go but this corner does a good job fighting for the scientific conclusion that birds are dinosaurs. And now a change of pace. On to the special exhibit! A nice surprise to see ...
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In Maine, a permit is required to own most wild birds or animals. Several species are not allowed, however: bear, moose, wild turkey, deer, lion, cheetah, wolf, monkey, camel, alligator, monk parakeet, and swan. But the emu, domestic ferret, sugar glider, and chinchilla are allowed wit...
We love to observe birds but have been surprised how many people don’t “see” birds and in general, pay little attention to birds and the natural world around them. Scarlet macaws would be hard to miss due to both their size and amazing colors. Our grandson was delighted every time the...
Herpetology – study of amphibians and reptiles Ichthyology – study of fish Mammalogy – study of mammals Ornithology – study of birds Nothology – study ofanimal and planthybrids Primatology – study of primates 3. Microbiology (Greek mīkros = “small”, bios = “life” and logia) ...
Hula Valleyin Northern Israel is a recently restored ecosystem drawing hundreds of millions of birds through the valley. The common cranes are one of the most notoriousmigratory birdsarriving in the tens of thousands during the fall months on route to Africa. Feed is placed out to by the Aga...
As a scavenger, its diet includes carrions, tortoises, and even the feces of animals, these birds are actually great for the ecosystem because they get rid of carcasses and so stop the spread of harmful diseases. It is unfortunate to say that the main threat behind this bird’s likely ex...
In 2011, a Florida woman and her boyfriendwere sentencedto 12 years in prison after their Burmese python escaped from its cage and strangled the woman's 2-year-old daughter to death. Venomous reptiles, as well as crocodiles, chimpanzees, tigers, lions, jaguars, and leopards are banned in th...