Historical cave snail collection rediscovered in the attic Stored in the attic for decades, the shell collection of Dominik Bilimek at BOKU University hides a plethora of untold narratives. Guest blog post by Petra Lukeneder and Adrienne Jochum During the past years, interest in the processing and preservation of historical, scientific collections has increased significantly. … Read more
25 Facts About Colonic Malakoplakia Source: Mdpi.com What is Colonic Malakoplakia? Colonic malakoplakia is a rare, chronic inflammatory condition affecting the colon. It forms soft, granulomatous plaques or nodules on the colon’s mucosal surface. Often linked to chronic bacterial infections and weakened immune responses, this condition can be tricky to diagnose due to its non-specific … Read more
Are fish cheaper than dogs? – Natural Environment Aquatix Fish and dogs are two very different types of pets, and it can be difficult to compare their costs. However, there are some general expenses to consider when it comes to owning either one. When it comes to upfront costs, fish tend to be cheaper than … Read more
Ferret kibble: breaking down what’s in the bag. Is it nutritionally sound? There have yet to be any science-based feeding trials to determine the precise nutritional requirements of the ferret. Ferret feeding recommendations are based on what we know about ferret biology, ferret diseases, and ferret relatives like mink. When deciding which kibble is best … Read more
10 Best Duck Breeds for Eggs — Raising Ducks Looking for the best possible duck breed for eggs? Here’s a list of the ten duck breeds that lay the most eggs per year, along with a quick overview of their characteristics—what they look like, what color eggs they lay, how large they are, whether they … Read more
Cowboy Bean Recipe for Your Next Picnic I have incredible memories of our kids’ birthday parties. One of my favorite memories is listening to my grandpa swoon over my baked beans! I can just hear him now. I miss him and think of him every time I make this yummy recipe. We love to celebrate … Read more
10 Tips to Get My Cats to Stop Fighting If you’re a multi-cat household, harmony isn’t always the order of the day. Cats, like people, have personalities and moods that can sometimes clash. Whether you’ve recently introduced a new cat into your home or your long-term cohabitants have started sparring, managing feline disagreements is crucial … Read more
The Circle of Life Starts Again. One of the earlier moths to appear each year is the wonderful Small Eggar. My patch happens to hold the only known colonies of this moth on the whole of the South Downs National Park. It is more a moth of the western counties and East Anglia, and was … Read more
American Golden-Plovers – Laura Erickson’s For the Birds (Listen to the radio version here when I record it later today.) I took this photo in Port Wing, Wisconsin, on September 5, 2010. In September 1976, during my first autumn in Madison, Wisconsin, I saw my lifer American Golden-Plover on a Madison Audubon field trip. (Well, … Read more
Top 10 Lizards for Beginners and Experts Here at the Northampton Reptile Centre we have dealt with many species of lizards. There are those that are always a great choice and have become our favourites in store. Here is a list of 10 awesome pet lizards. 1. Bearded Dragon The bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) is … Read more