nests of any insect in the U.S. These nests are connected via mud tubes to food sources, such as trees, fence posts and structural timbers in houses. Subterranean termites, which can live in every U.S. state except Alaska, are responsible for the majority of termite damage in this ...
but they don't need it to survive. They can also eat non-animal food like plants and other types of organisms to survive. Another word for these types of carnivores is omnivores (meaning they can eat anything in order to survive). People, dogs, bears and crayfish are all examples of fa...
The Pinus engelmannii Carr grows in Arizona and one area of New Mexico, with primary distribution in the northern Sierra Madre Occidental of Mexico. Commonly referred to as the Apache pine, this species has dark brown bark, straight branches that curve upwards, and dull green needles that come...
A pine tree isany coniferfrom thePinusgenus of plants, and this group includes more than 120 types of pine trees worldwide. These are evergreen conifers, woody plants that bear seed cones and which have bundles of needles rather than the broad leaves commonly found on deciduous trees. Pines...
plants deadheaded and fertilized, and even if they take a breather during the hottest summer days, they will perk up again and put out more blossoms later. The colors range from reds and pinks to yellow, peach, and orange. Grow them in well-drained soil where they will get lots of ...
Named for its attractive orange-brown back and pale sides, the golden mouse has a body and bicolored tail each measuring 2.75 to 3 inches. They’re commonly seen throughout Southern US. While a different species, it’s often considered part of the deer mouse family. ...
This palm thrives in full sun, soaking up those rays with joy, and it’s a real trooper when it comes to pests and diseases – rarely bothered by those pesky issues. Cold Tolerant Palm Trees While many palms are known for their love of warm weather, there are some hardy ones that can...
Study area location and sampling design. (a): map of the Arbia River and its catchment area. Top-left box shows the location of the river basin in Italy. Orange dots represent plots placed in the selected sectors along the river. (b): example of plot placement within a sector. Each pl...
Old Man of the Mountain is an imposing figure, covered in wispy white hairs which act as a protection from the intense ultraviolet rays up in the Andes Mountains, where this cactus is native to. Beneath all that fuzz are long, sharp, orange spines, making this a difficult plant to handle...
Looking for the best of Arizona hiking without the physical exhaustion? Well, here’s your trail. The Garden Valley Loop removes the physical challenge of elevation gain without sacrificing the views. Many locals say this hike encompasses the best of the Superstition Mountains: narrow canyons, colo...