nature
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Rainforest Riddle
A tropical rainforest typically has a number of layers, each with different species adapted for life in that particular environment. More than half of the world’s plants and animals are found in the rainforests. Rainforests are one the most biodiverse systems in the world in terms of flora and fauna.
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Water Farmers of Western Ghats
Owning a property in the Western Ghats is a privilege. And the privilege comes with a huge responsibility. Read on…
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Burrowing Owl
It nests and roost in burrows, such as those excavated by prairie dogs. The primary sound that they make is a coo-coo during the daytime and a co-hoo during the nighttime.
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Birds @ Forest Hut
A poem describing various bird activities at forest hut
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Jurassic Jumble
A painting found in an ancient cave by two Paleontologists. it dates back to 65 MYA.
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Knobbed Hornbill
The Knobbed Hornbill, also known as Sulawesi Wrinkled Hornbill, is a colourful hornbill native to Indonesia. As with other hornbills, the knobbed hornbill is believed to be monogamous. Its diet consists mainly of fruits, but it will also take insects and small vertebrates. They are important seed dispersers in their habitat and influence the initial fate of seeds…
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Turkey Vulture
In some North American states, it is known as turkey buzzard. Black vultures and eagles often challenge these scavenger birds while feeding. The turkey vulture vomits in response to offer its challenger their ingested food. Turkey vultures have an extremely developed olfactory system that allows the birds to smell carrion from over a mile’s distance.
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Fish Feeders’ Frenzy
A lake is a busy place for birds. It attracts a diverse array of water birds.
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Tundra Tales
Tundra is the region around the North Pole. This icy world has long winters. The Sun sets & doesn’t rise again for several weeks.