Hydroponic culture means, literally growing in water but the term is generally used to mean the growing of plants not in soil but over a nutrient rich solution. Hydroponics was credited to Professor Gerick in the 1930s, although he was one of…
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Hibernation is the process of an animal’s body going into a low state of metabolism primarily as a result of cold temperatures and reduced lighting. Heart rate drops, mental activity declines and body temperature even drops to just barely survival…
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Cheetahs are one of the predators at the top of the food chain in their environment. With their lightning fast speed and precise hunting skills, not much is safe in the grasslands of Africa. Being on the endangered list, humans…
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The diet of a kangaroo varies depending upon what type of kangaroo it is. There are many types of kangaroos but the two main types are terrestrial kangaroos and tree kangaroos. Although they have similarities such as large stomachs which…
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The word “humanzee” is used to describe the hypothetical offspring that would result if a human were to mate with a chimpanzee. The ability for two separate (but closely related species) to produce offspring is well documented in nature, although…
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The clever coyote is markedly adaptable and will exist on whatever the area offers in the way of food. They are versatile in their eating habits because they have learned to adapt to their surroundings in so many different climates…
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Animal behavior, although 50% genetic; will be affected by the owner’s behavior. If you do not train and feed your animal properly; all of them will be angry. There are animals who have devoured people because of lack of proper…
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Marc Bekoff, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Colorado, Boulder; has written 18 books. His “Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior,” is a bible for those interested in learning about animal behavior. The book discusses the following topics: 1) How…
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There has been significant debate on whether nature or nurture dominates in the development of human behavior since the fields of human psychology and human psychiatry evolved. Prior to the Industrial Revolution it was presumed that the son would follow…
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I want a pair of wings. Please make them the same color and shape as that eagle nesting in its eyrie, so that I can fly around like my favorite bird of prey. Forget that it would take enormous wings…
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