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 …
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 »
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 »
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 …
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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 …
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 …
Clouds are visible masses of water droplets or frozen ice crystals, suspended in the atmosphere above the Earth. On condensation, the droplets fall as rain or snow, or sometimes as hail or sleet. In addition to water, clouds also contain …
In July 1963, a truck driver clearly saw a big cat at the top of Shooters Hill. He called the police and they arrived in large numbers, apparently there were 26 cars and over 100 policemen. They did not see …
Probably if you live in the British Isles, you will have had your first sight of snowdrops this year, either growing in a garden by design, or even more magically, growing wild in woodlands or in hedgerows. The Snowdrop is …
This is not a Beatrix Potter’s story, this is real life in New York City. No one knows if it’s just one squirrel or a gang of them and why they have turned aggressive. It might be that they have …
The small squirrel that terrifies people in New York City Read More »
