You might not know that the London plane tree is a species in itself. They are in fact called Platanus x acerifolia and are probably a cross between the oriental plane tree and the sycamore tree. Now about half of …
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London Zoo has created a map with all recent sightings of seals and dolphins along the Thames. Many of these sightings have been reported by ordinary people and if you see seals or dolphins along the Thames you can report …
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You don’t have to drive far to see seals, and not just a few or a few hundred, but hundreds of them all at once. Blakeney Point, in the Norfolk county, is home to one of the country’s greatest seal …
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This location, which is not well-known to all tourists in London (and that might be a good thing) but is intriguing for people who enjoy birds and animals in general, is worth a visit. This is a site that is …
WWT London Wetland Centre, for bird lovers Read More »
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Some cat breeds, such as Siberians and Balinese, have long been touted as hypoallergenic, however this has never been proven by scientific research. Certain cats can trigger allergic responses in humans, however the severity of the reaction varies from cat …
Real ‘hypoallergenic’ cats might be here soon Read More »
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You might not have heard of the mountain banana but it is supposed to have many health benefits and some even call it a superfood. These fruits contain not only vitamins A and C but also proteins like coconuts and …
Mountain bananas, they taste good and are good for you Read More »
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Since September, grey squirrels have been seen collecting all the nuts and fruits they can find and storing them underground, in various parts of the garden. A friend told me that nearly every walnut had been stripped from his tree …
It is illegal to return a grey squirrel to the wild in Britain Read More »
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The Majella National Park, the green heart of Abruzzo , becomes a UNESCO World Geopark and takes the name of “Majella Geopark”. The title was conferred thanks to the high geodiversity of the area. The Majella Park has in fact …
The Majella National Park is now a UNESCO World Geopark Read More »
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The ibex is a wild goat that lives in the Alps. It has long, sharp horns that protrude from both sides of its head. The horns are used for defense and for fighting with other males to establish dominance, as …
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One of the signs of Spring may be the sight of a cabbage white butterfly, fluttering across the garden. A gardener may not be pleased by the sight, as the butterfly may well have laid eggs in the cabbages or …
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