Aphids are a tiny family of insects with a body length that ranges between one millimeter and one centimeter. Despite their size, aphids are recognized widely as lethal and highly destructive pests. They feed on plants and not only do…
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Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have identified a gene that is required for proper development of the inner ear of mice. Researchers first hypothesized that the fibroblast growth factors sensory (FGF20) had a direct correlation to the loss…
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Barn owls are easily recognized by their heart shaped face, long legs and close set eyes. Most barn owls have a wing span of 3 ½ feet. Everything about the barn owl is geared toward being a nocturnal hunter. Mother…
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The Ring-tailed cat, or Bassariscus Astutus as it is known to zoologists, is a denizen of the American Southwest, much of California and most of Mexico including the entire Baja peninsula. Although called a ring-tailed cat, Civet cat and Miners…
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Most gardeners probably know what aphids are. There are a lot of other people who do as well. Yet, they may not know some of the surprising facts about this insect that both astound and confound people. Aphid species There…
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Rain forests are generally found between the tropics of Capricorn and Cancer, mainly along the equator. Most South American countries, African countries and parts of the Asian continent are commonly referred as tropical countries. The tropical climate is generally characterized…
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There are many famous elephants sanctuaries in the world. Two of these are in the United States and the other three are located in Africa. With all of the zoos and wildlife reserves around the world it would seem that…
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The manta ray is classified as one of the largest fish. Manta rays, along with sharks and rays, belong to a subclass of cartilaginous fishes, which do not possess a hard bony skeleton. The reef manta ray and the giant…
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Manta rays are classified as a type of fish. They are found in tropical, subtropical, and temperate waters around the world. Manta rays belong to the biological family known as Mobulidae. The genus “Manta” contains two species of manta rays: …
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Cooperation is the key to the feeding habits of meerkats, the slender mongooses of the Kalahari Desert. Meerkats are small animals; adults are only about 1.5 or 2 pounds, and between one and two feet long. In other words, they…
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