There are a great many animals that eat tons of grass a day on the savanna in Africa. These folks make a lot of droppings, or to term it correctly, Dung. Insects such as the scarab beetle, or dung beetle are an important part of the ecosystem be cause they break it up and move
May Apple is known by many different names, Indian apple, Racoonberry, wild lemon, hog apple and American mandrake. It is a perennial herb that can be found growing in moist loamy woodland soils on the East coast of North America from the Southern parts of Maine to Florida and may be found as far West
There are about two thousands kinds of sea stars living in oceans world wide, from tropical seas to very cold sea floors. The kind we see most often is the five armed type, however there are some that will have as many as forty arms. What we call a star fish, isn’t actually a fish
Camel Spiders have become a household word since the inception of the Iraq war, because of the rumors of huge and bloodthirsty spiders being seen by service men, who also sent photos of spiders that were half the size of a man. The Rumor mill from the Middle east has given us camel spiders that
Black Mambas are one of the more poisonous snakes alive and are very widely considered the most lethal snake in the world today. They are lightening fast, very nervous, their toxin is more than lethal and they are extremely aggressive when frightened or threatened. The Black Mamba, considered the most poisonous snake in the world
The Alligator snapping turtle is the largest turtle that lives in fresh water in North America, and is also one of the largest turtles in the world. Looking for all the world like a prehistoric sea monster, it boasts a spiked shell, a jaw that reminds you of a birds beak, thick scaly tale and
In the world of amphibians, Wallaces Frog is what might be called an overachiever. Not content merely to do the things that other frogs do, he not only swims, hops and catches bugs, he also flies. Maybe he saw the birds avoiding predators that way, who knows, but Wallace’s Frog has taken to air travel.
An amazing video featuring a puffer fish that has some very strange defence tactics, he baffles an otter by turning into a huge ball. The otter ends up playing a sport rather than eating his catch!
This tiny Australian frog will do everything possible to stay alive through tough times. It uses its body like a canteen, its feet like shovels, and its skin like a cocoon.Click any message to view it in the reading pane. Attachments, pictures, and links from unknown senders are blocked to help protect your privacy and
The Calvaria Tree is a perfect example of the impact man can have on the environment without being aware of what we do. The Calvaria tree is a long lived hardwood, existing only in certain parts of the world, specifically the island of Mauritius where the hapless Dodo bird once made its home. The DODO,
The Mountain Laurel is the state flower of several states in the US, among them Connecticut and Pennsylvania, and grows in mountainous regions from Maine to Montana. It reaches about 15 feet in height; however most trees, particularly those in very mountainous harsher regions do not achieve that reach, but will be about 8-10 feet
Killer Whales attack young seals in shallow water, whilst there just starting to enter the sea for the first time. Nature can be beautiful and vicious at the same time.
One amazing video featuring a jaguar fighting a crocodile, the jaguar waits for the best moment before he strikes, and then he drowns the crocodile by keeping his own nose above water.
Series of video clips showing you the world of a bullfrog. They have some amazing hunting skills behind them, catching creatures from tarantulas, scorpions and snooping as low as to eating there own kind.
