Nature Articles
This article contains everything you need to know about giant squids - from a detailed introduction to giant squids straight to a multitude of photos and interesting facts about giant squids
Fri, 23 Nov 2007: Albert II Planning Second Polar Visit
From signing the Kyoto Protocol to slashing the price of bus transport in the home of the most famous Grand Prix - Prince Albert of Monaco continues his campaign for the environment.
Thu, 1 Nov 2007: How to Plant Evergreens
North, South, East or West - no matter where you live - there are evergreens for every garden. The luxuriance of their foliage, the different shades of green, their variety of forms, textures, and heights contribute lavishly to the planting design.
Wed, 31 Oct 2007: Micro-Environments - What The Plant Doctor Ordered
Plant culture aims to create the best growing conditions for crops. In order to achieve the best results farmers make small-scale changes to the growing conditions for plants.
Tue, 23 Oct 2007: Drought Management - Survival In The Dry
Dealing with extended drought conditions can be a daunting affair. Not knowing when a drought will break not only tests farmers, the general community in towns and cities is also affected by subsequent water restrictions and higher food prices.
Sun, 14 Oct 2007: Sea Temperature Surprise For Monaco
Prince Albert of Monaco has been busy around the world warning world leaders of impending doom because of global warming.
But the Mediterranean temperature lapping around his Principality is showing no signs of warming...
Wed, 5 Sep 2007: 10 Myths About Spiders
There have been many myths about spiders that have propogated through the ages. Here I will explain the truth with regards to the ten most popular spider myths.Myth 1: The daddy-longlegs has the world
Wed, 22 Aug 2007: Human Uses Of Spider Silk
Humans have used spider silk for a number of uses for a long time. The Roman encyclopaedic Pliny tells us that spider web is excellent for sealing wounds and this is true as far as I know. It has cert
Wed, 15 Aug 2007: The Two Most Dangerous Spiders
The are some pretty dangerous spiders roaming around our planet today. Here's a look at two of the most notorious ones...Brown RecluseDESCRIPTIONThe brown recluse spider (Loxosceles spp.) is a poisono
Tue, 7 Aug 2007: The Origin Of Spiders
The order Araneae (spiders) is traditionally divided into three divisions:1) Mesothelae (also known as the Liphistomorpha). These normally have a narrow sternum and always have 4 pairs of spinnerets2)
Mon, 6 Aug 2007: Feeding Habits of Spiders
Spiders are living animals and they therefore need to eat just as you and I need to eat. Because spiders are predatory animals eating means first catching some other living animal. Most spiders are no
Sun, 5 Aug 2007: Common Myths about Tarantula Spiders
Tarantulas, or Theraphosids have recently become relatively familiar creatures in Europe and the North America. However, despite our familiarity with these large relatively harmless spiders, they are
Sat, 4 Aug 2007: Reproduction in Spiders
Like all animals spiders need to reproduce and there are two main elements to this reproductive process.First there is that anatomy and physiology of the reproductive organs and secondly there is the
Sat, 4 Aug 2007: How to Cook Maya Tepeizcuinte (Paca Jungle Rat)
In aspiring to the quest of a free and inquiring mind I often get exposed to the unexpected and sometimes exotic. Such was my brush with Tepe. I have a few Tepes on my jungle ranch and, along with
Fri, 3 Aug 2007: Ayahuasca Shaman and Peruvian Mystic, Alonso del Rio Interviewed
Alonso del Rio is a powerful maestro who interweaves Shipibo and other icaros with sacred music of his own to lead you on your journey; he is both a talented musician and an inspiring communicator of the Amazonian shamanic world. He is interviewed by Howard G. Charing and Peter Cloudsley.
Wed, 25 Jul 2007: National Parks and Wildlife Safety Tips
National parks and wildlife within these parks may sometimes be an exhilarating experience but, from a timid deer to an aggressive bear, wildlife should be dealt with caution and care. These animals a
Wed, 4 Jul 2007: Natural Pest Bat Control
Considered to be pests by many folks, bats do hold a special and beneficial place in the ecosystem. When bats are nesting in your home them bat control is important and natural bat control is even bet
Sun, 1 Jul 2007: UN Appeals For More Trees
The UN has launched a campaign to plant a billion new trees, which is being welcomed by environmentalists, but with a warning by some that in certain regions it could do more harm than good.While the
Thu, 28 Jun 2007: Herbal Plant Medicines and the Shamans of the Amazon Rainforest Part 1
The Amazon Rainforest is home to many thousands of plant species, and has the richest bio-diversity on the planet. Plants and herbs used for medicinal purposes flourish there. The traditional healers and shamans of the Amazon have been working with these remarkable plants for thousands of years. We explore in this article these ancient traditions and knowledge of the plant shamans by the author of Plant Spirit Shamanism (published by Destiny Books USA).
Mon, 25 Jun 2007: Shipibo Ayahuasca Shaman Leoncio Garcia Interviewed
The Shipibo are one of the largest ethnic groups in the Peruvian Amazon. These ethnic groups each have their own languages, traditions and culture. The Shipibo which currently number about 20,000 are spread out in communities through the Pucallpa / Ucayali river region. They are highly regarded in the Amazon as being masters of Ayahuasca, and many aspiring shamans and Ayahuasqueros from the region study with the Shipibo to learn their language, chants, and plant medicine knowledge. In this article we interview the Shipibo maestro Leoncio Garcia.
Fri, 22 Jun 2007: Preparation for the Ayahuasca Experience
There has been a huge surge of interest in Ayahuasca recently. There is a growing belief that it is a kind of ‘medicine for our times’, giving hope to people with ‘incurable’ diseases like cancer and HIV, drug addictions and inspiring answers to the big ecological problems of modern civilization.
Wed, 6 Jun 2007: Leopard Geckos: The Lizard That Wants to Be Your Pet!
Leopard geckos are nocturnal lizards, natively found in the deserts of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and parts of India. They absolutely adore the heat and love rocky terrain, making their dwelling under the
Tue, 22 May 2007: Dwarfed Trees Raised From Seedlings and Cuttings
One of the most fascinating hobbies is the raising of trees from seeds sown directly in a shallow container. If the seedlings are allowed to grow for a few years, they appear like a miniature forest;
Thu, 17 May 2007: Bonsai Trees For House And Garden
What plants, other than ferns and cut-leaf maples, would you recommend to be included in a japanese garden? There is a great variety of plants that could be used in a japanese garden. It depends on wh
Fri, 4 May 2007: Return of the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds
If you've not done so already, it's time to clean out and refill your hummingbird feeders, because the Ruby-throated hummingbird - the king of nature's frequent flyers - is on its way back to the east
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