Among gorillas, as with all primate species, language skills are a learned rather than an instinctive behaviour. While only humans (Homo sapiens sapiens), out of the currently extant primate species, have evolved the vocal cords and voice box that enables…
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The Noble Fir is one of the most beautiful conifers of the Pacific Northwest. Known botanically as Abies procera, it is native to the Cascade Mountain range and can be found in Washington, Oregon and northern California. It grows in…
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The most recognized symbol of the Galapagos is the tortoise. In fact the island earned its name because of a tortoise. The Spanish ship came upon the islands because they had been tossed off course. They noticed the shape of…
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Sap in plants is a mixture of water and dissolved mineral salts contained in the xylem vessels. When we speak of sap, we often think of a sugary liquid but in plants, the sugary solution in the phloem does not rise…
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Have you ever wondered why the 3,000 species of female mosquitoes bite some people more often than others? And why are those welts so doggone itchy? FOOD SOURCE The females are the egg producers and need blood to fertilize their…
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Grevilleas are sometimes known as spider flowers due to the flower form of some of the species. The genus Grevillea are over 300 species and belongs to the protea family (Proteaceae). Most are endemic to Australia with some occurring in…
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The coca plant, from the family Erythroxylaceae, is more than a simple shrub for the people of the Andes where it grows. For them it is a magical and medicinal plant used to cement friendship, and as an intermediate to communicate…
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How You May Benefit From Hemp Seed and Hemp Food Nutrition Hemp seed is the basis to legal, non-drug hemp foods around the world. Hemp foods include ice-cream, non-dairy milk, snack bars, pasta, sauces and more. It’s nutritional content is…
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Anatomy is the branch of science which deals with the study of the internal organisation of plants and animals. Plant anatomy deals with the detailed study of plants, such as the cell structure, cross sections of root, leaf and…
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Correas are Australian native plants which belong to the rue family (Rutaceae). They are evergreen shrubs and grow in temperate regions. The name ‘Correa’ was given to the species by Sir Joseph Banks in honour of his friend, Jose Francesco…
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