We examine here the conditions prevailing in the altiplano now, and how they can be related to the present distributional patterns of its flora and fauna. We also describe how such conditions might have influenced the development of permanent human settlements, particularly through the emergence of ...
The flora and fauna present in the different corners of the Earth have made life possible on this planet. Both plants, as well as animals, help in maintaining the delicate ecological balance on Earth. The flora produces the oxygen which is taken in by the fauna. In turn, the fauna release...
The fauna of South Africa is a term which describes all the animals found living in this extraordinary destination – both on land and in the seas. These include mammals, reptiles, birds and insects, with many being unique to the country. Its biodiversity means that it is a popular location...
The diversity and wealth of flora and fauna is a good indicator of what a paradise Nepal is to all lovers of wild animals and birdlife.
The Neotropical region, or South American region, is one of the six large biogeographic regions in the world. Biogeography is the study of the distribution patterns of the earth's plants and animals. Other regions are, for example, the Ethiopian (Africa) and the Oriental (tropical Asia)....
It shelters, nurtures and stimulates the beautiful plants and animals life in Jamaica. Jamaica's plant life however has changed considerably over the centuries. When the Spanish came here in 1494, except for small agricultural clearings, the country was deeply forested. But the European settlers...
Seasonal data for one year on the flora and fauna associated with Cladophora albida (Huds.) K眉tz from four rockpools (3 high-shore, 1 mid-shore) on Great Cumbrae Island, Firth of Clyde, Scotland are presented. A total of 131 858 animals was censussed. The mid-shore pool had a ...
Praeger's view is that much of the present flora and fauna reached Ireland over land-surfaces, either during inter-glacial (Aurignacian) times, or in the same way after the ice had finally passed away, or probably during both periods. Certain plants and animals found with these immigrants, ...
Fauna & Flora Verified by JustGiving RCN 1011102 www.fauna-flora.orgStory This year I am trying to raise money to help protect the Sumatran tigers. They are the most endangered of the tiger species and there are less than 400 left in the wild. I am selling cotton shopping bags that me ...
As you might expect, in the Flora & Fauna Section you will find a variety of bizarre animals and plants, whether you know them or are meeting them for the first time. Fortunately, you will also get detailed information about them, which will come in handy, because the very special lady ...