There are many great reasons for taking the time to visit the Scottish Highlands and enjoying the vacation of a life-time. For this author, one of the most exciting opportunities is the chance to view wildlife. It is never a…
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The name Mustelidae derives from the Latin word for weasel, but this diverse family of carnivores also includes otters, badgers and wolverines (gluttons). In all, there are generally considered to be 57 species in 8 genera – but through the…
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Ursidae is a small family of large carnivores that are found worldwide, except for in Antarctica and Australia. Just eight species in five Genera belong to the family Ursidae, including some of the largest land carnivores on the planet. People…
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Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris) likes full sun to part shade. It can grow up to six to twelve inches tall and in wet soil to water that is six inches deep. Its generic name comes from the Greek “calathos” (a…
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The scientific classification of Goldthread is Coptis groenlandicum. This plant is spread through rhizomes, or underground stems that sprout new leaf clusters on the already established roots. Goldthread is a small fragile evergreen plant that is a member of the buttercup…
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Although penguins are naturally found in the Southern Hemisphere, there are several aquariums and zoos in the United States that feature penguin exhibits. The Newport Aquarium in Newport, Kentucky is one such aquarium. Aside from the Penguin Palooza exhibit where…
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As in most civilized places on planet Earth, many of Britain’s wildflowers have become threatened and rare. Some examples of rare field flowers of Britain include the field poppy (papaver rhoeas), fritillary (fritillaria meleagris), and corncockle (agrostemma githago). The field poppy…
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There are a variety of spring wildflowers to be found growing on marshy ground. Some of these wildflowers include Bluebells, Anemone, Bugle, and Stitchwort. The Bluebells carpet the marshy areas during the spring season. They are one of the most common of…
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Meet the Dire Wolf. The Pleistocene was a truly interesting time in terms of the large fauna that populated much of the earth, and one of the more interesting creatures was Canis dirus, commonly known as the dire wolf. For…
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Like many mushrooms, morels can grow at different altitudes and in different places. However, the key to finding them is often in knowing where they are most likely to be abundant. Armed with this knowledge, a person is more likely…
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