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Fox: Interesting Facts
The widely known fox trick also has a real basis. For example, the ability of a fox to evade pursuit by confusing its tracks, abruptly changing the direction of movement and confusing it.
Diana Dashkevich wildlife wild animals animal facts Animals 4 December 2023
Benefits of floral compositions: When nature helps you
Many gardeners grow flowers not just because they're pretty - they can also affect their mood and mental health a lot. Walking through a flower garden, or looking at pretty floral compositions can help your mental health and emotional stability.
Kate Yakimchuk flowers gardening tips plants Garden 2 December 2023
Interesting Facts: Who Are Pallas's Cats
Since the beginning of the twentieth century, there has been a sharp decline in the number of Pallas's cat in its main habitats. The species' range has decreased significantly.
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Exotic pet birds: Not just cats and dogs
When choosing a pet, most people think about cats or dogs, but what about more exotic options? For instance, some people keep exotic birds as pets, and they claim it can be quite amazing experience!
Kate Yakimchuk birds ideas Animals 30 November 2023
Organic farming rules: Gardening tips
Organic food is always better - that's why these products tend to cost more and taste better. Organic farming has a few important features that make it stand out and keep their products eco-friendly and delicious.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips plants ecology Garden 30 November 2023
Complicated spider web patterns: Nature is amazing
When thinking about tiny creatures creating amazing things, you can't help but mention spiders with their amazing webs. While these webs have very practical meaning, they can also surprise us by their strength and complicated patterns.
Kate Yakimchuk spiders wild nature adaptation Animals 29 November 2023
Garden plants and ethnoscience: Nature is amazing
If you're into ethnoscience, or just love growing plants that can be beneficial to your health. then gardening is a perfect hobby for you. You can grow plenty of amazing herbs, flowers, and other plants to make your health better - and it's so easy!
Kate Yakimchuk garden plants health Garden 28 November 2023
How dolphins communicate underwater: Nature is amazing
Dolphins are still one of the most amazing mammals that live underwater, and they have so many ways to surprise you. One of the most unusual things about them is how they communicate underwater with other dolphins.
Kate Yakimchuk dolphins wildlife wild nature Animals 28 November 2023
Fearing a human: A new study on how wildlife is scared of people
Scientists discovered that mammals in a home to a large lion population are more scared of human voices than by lion sounds or hunting noises like barking dogs or gunshots. The experiment aimed to understand how different animals react to various sounds.
Kate Yakimchuk research wildlife humans fears Animals 26 November 2023
Getting ready for winter: Nature is amazing
Wild animals have to prepare for winter to survive, and they've developed lots of lots of interesting adaptations to make it easier. Some animals keep it low-key, but others can prepare really well, putting lots of effort into the preparation.
Kate Yakimchuk wildlife winter adaptation Animals 26 November 2023
Great animals parenting: Nature is amazing
Animals might not be as intelligent or organized as humans, but they can also be amazing parents for their babies. Some animals have surprisingly great parenting instincts, and they can show us that animals can also be caring, gentle, and protective.
Kate Yakimchuk family parenting wildlife Animals 26 November 2023
Using AI to recognize rare birds: A new discovery
It's not always easy to find or even recognize some rare birds, but science seem to find a new way to do it way easier. Using AI, scientists now can recognize and also monitor various rare bird species, so it can be way easier for ornithologists to do their job.
Kate Yakimchuk research birds varieties science Animals 26 November 2023
Starting a garden in the wild: Gardening tips
Have you ever wondered whether it's easy to start a garden in the wild? Movies and shows about traveling or various adventures often picture people who easily start growing plants without any tools or appliances.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips Garden 26 November 2023
How mercury affects amphibians: A new study
Scientists conducted the first extensive study of a harmful compound called methylmercury in adult amphibians in the U.S. The results revealed that this toxic substance is common and widespread among amphibians, and for some, it can show very high levels.
Kate Yakimchuk research Animals 25 November 2023
Big herbivores make trees diverse: A new study
A group of scientists used special satellites to study the trees in protected areas around the world. They found that places with a lot of big plant-eating animals, like elephants and moose, have a mix of different kinds of trees.
Kate Yakimchuk research plants Animals 23 November 2023
How city lights affect mountain lions: A new study
City lights shine brightly all night, especially amid the busy traffic and neighborhoods. Recent research discovered that mountain lions, which live in this highly populated area, avoid places with artificial light, even during the day.
Kate Yakimchuk research lighting Animals 22 November 2023
Wolves coming back to Germany: A new study
A group of scientists led by the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research studied the return of gray wolves to Germany over 23 years. The researchers wanted to understand how these wolves recolonized their original habitat and predict their future distribution.
Kate Yakimchuk research wolves Animals 22 November 2023
The subtle art of bonsai trees: Gardening history
You've probably seen amazing tiny trees that are called bonsai - it's a pretty huge thing in Asian countries. These trees take many years and effort to grow, and they can be extremely expensive, and it has always been like that.
Kate Yakimchuk trees gardening history Garden 22 November 2023
Surviving natural disaster: A new study on animal adaptations
When a big storm called Cyclone Idai hit Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique, scientists studied how it affected the animals in the park. They used special cameras and GPS devices that they had already set up before the storm.
Kate Yakimchuk research adaptation Animals 21 November 2023
Horses of North America: A new study on history of horses
A group of specialists from around the world has delved into the history of early horses in North America. Their extensive study challenges previous European accounts, suggesting that horses spread faster and earlier in the American West.
Kate Yakimchuk research horses history Animals 21 November 2023