Who was John Cassin and why were so many birds named after him?Righter, RobertColorado Birds
If there's a silver lining to all this, it's that requiems are voracious eaters who normally dine on a lot of other creatures besides humans, including sharks and rays, squid, octopus, lobster, turtles, marine mammals and sea birds [source: Randall]. 5: Sand Tiger Shark (36 Known Atta...
We all recognize that most of the suggested changes in words and phrases are performative; that is, they don’t effect any positive social change. (This is reminiscent of the drive to improve society by getting rid of the common names of all birds named after people, whether those people ...
The compact but muscular breed is related to Australia's famous wild dog: the dingo. These resilient herders are intelligent enough to routinely outsmart their owners. However, they are loyal, alert, and wary of strangers. If this dog isn't challenged, it can get bored and become mischievous...
There are several islands in the Persian Gulf, one of which is located in Hormozgan province, the small island of Hormoz, which has a very special coast. On the coast of Hormoz Island, the water waves are red and you will be surprised to see this view. Hormoz Island has soils with...
miniature golf, a maze and one of the only ropes courses in the world that uses the natural forest. It is one of the most popular summertime hikes for those who like to get up high fast. People often hike up Snow King at sunrise before work or turn a hike to the summit into a ...
MEMPHIS, TENN. – The Omaha Storm Chasers dropped a third straight game to the Memphis Redbirds, falling 8-3 Friday night at AutoZone Park. For a second consecutive game, Omaha was first onto the scoreboard, as Memphis native Tyler Gentry connected on his 14th home run of the year in the...
I go out with my gun almost every day to kill animals and birds for food. I’m even learning to grow fruits and vegetables.A few weeks ago, I found the marks of another man’s feet on the sand. Who else is on my island? How long have they been here? Not long after that, I ...
Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon that occurs on or after the vernal equinox. The vernal equinox marks the first day of spring, typically falling on March 20th (this year, it was on March 19th). And of course, we all know what a full moon is....
At the Beacon Rock Golf Course, a few players calmly finish their round. In the hills behind them, every tree is outlined in flames. The pictures of San Francisco bustling its way through the apocalypse are part of the same genre. But my favourite is from 2018: produce workers hunched ...