Great Blue Heron
Not far from my house is a waterfront area complete with canal and hiking trail. In summer months, a Great Blue Heron makes this area its’ home. What an amazing sight to see this magnificent bird take flight when my dog, Meeko, and I take our walk about 6am. With spring just around the corner, [...]
Coral Reefs: The Metropolis of a Tropical Paradise
For millions of years coral reefs have developed along the seashore. Coral reefs are one of the main tourist attractions in the Caribbean and the Pacific Region. They are a very important aspect of the ocean’s habitat and complement it with a kaleidoscope of colors. They are not only very striking life forms, but they [...]
Deadly Creatures of the Sea: And You Thought Sharks Were Dangerous!
Many people venture into the ocean for a quick swim or a relaxing scuba dive. Many of them often think that sharks are the thing to worry most about. However, this is not true. There are many creatures of the sea that are far more likely to harm you rather than a shark. These creatures [...]
Birds Of A Feather
We humans share our planet with millions of other species of creatures—some microscopic, some majestically huge. Few, however, impact our lives as much as the feathered bipeds we know as birds. Their mere presence can be soothing; and as an added benefit, many regale us with song, amuse us, provide companionship, and sometimes even supply [...]
Easy to Find Exotic Types of Turtles
If you are going to get a turtle as your pet then you will probably visit a local pet store. The types of turtles that you will find in common pet stores around United States are native ones. This local native types of turtles are recommended for beginner turtle keepers. But, in time, if you [...]
Channel catfish and blue catfish
Channel catfish and blue catfish are the most popular species of the genus Ictalurus. Sharply forked tails characterizes both. The channel catfish often develops spots on its sides, though these may disappear, as the fish grow older. Blue catfish do not have spots, but sport the hue that gives them their common name. Blue catfish [...]
Cascading Waterfalls: A Splash of Tranquil Beauty
Is your garden a little blasé? Maybe it doesn’t give the effect that you’d like. If this is the case, add some splash by incorporating a cascading waterfall into your garden’s landscape. Waterfalls are water features and water elements add elegance, peace, fun and enchantment to gardens. The soothing sound of water is relaxing and [...]
All about Robins
In Canada and the northern United States, robins are one of the first signs of spring. In southern Ontario, where I live, robins usually make their appearance in early March. Every year, I keep my eyes open for the first robin of the year. I love knowing that these marvelous creatures have returned from the [...]
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Bananas
The average American eats 28lbs of bananas each year. If all Bananas grown in a year were laid end- to- end, they’d encircle the globe 2000 times . The banana plant isn’t a tree – it’s part of the lily family. The banana plant is the biggest plant on earth without a wooden stem. During [...]
More Amazing Facts
• A crocodile cannot chew or move its tongue. It swallows its prey whole and the food is digested by juices so strong that they can dissolve a nail. • Humans can live a month without eating, but only a week without drinking. • The fear of animals is zoophobia. • The first pencil was [...]