The rapid expansion of Lantana camara in areas outside of its natural habitat (originally the American tropical zone) has resulted in its spread across 20 million acres. The Biligiri Ranganathaswamy Hills Tiger Reserve is
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Hedgehog conservation How to create a garden nest box that is attractiveHedgehog conservation How to create a garden nest box that is attractive
However, whether or not animals use the refuges is contingent on the design, their location, location, and the overall conditions of the surrounding environment. If the setting is not right or
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The reasons why urban gardens are essential for keeping butterfliesThe reasons why urban gardens are essential for keeping butterflies
Since humans have industrialised farming to feed a growing world population, pollinators, which are essential for the reproduction of plants – are seeing their food source decrease. In the UK,
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How to combat Insectageddon by planting a garden of native plantsHow to combat Insectageddon by planting a garden of native plants
This is how I came to learn that caterpillars, a majority of them, in fact, are picky eaters. A caterpillar from the swallowtail butterflies feeds upon the leafy parts of
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Do you want noisy miners to appear less oppressiveDo you want noisy miners to appear less oppressive
Noisy miners are complex creatures. The Australian native honeyeaters are part of large, cooperative groups. They use alarms to identify predators and, occasionally, help to raise youngsters of miners. They’re probably most well-known
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What the Wardian case transformed the industry of plants as well as Australian gardensWhat the Wardian case transformed the industry of plants as well as Australian gardens
The initial journey of a Wardian case was a test. In 1829, naturalist and surgeon Nathanial Bagshaw Ward accidentally discovered that plants kept in airtight glass containers could endure for
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The butterflies and bees are in danger due to urbanizationThe butterflies and bees are in danger due to urbanization
It’s alarming to know that pollinators are at risk by a variety of factors, including increased farming intensity and climate change, as well as diseases and the changing use of land, like
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Five inventive ways urban dwellers can still have their ownFive inventive ways urban dwellers can still have their own
With more people than ever in urban areas, how can we balance our desire for fresh fruits and vegetables while balancing the challenges of living in a urban area where
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How can you teach children about the origins of food Get them to gardenHow can you teach children about the origins of food Get them to garden
Look over the shelves at the majority of supermarkets, and you’ll doubt find yourself surrounded by rows and rows of food items designed for children. It could be chicken nuggets,
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Create your garden Frog-friendly – amphibians are declining because of dry pondsCreate your garden Frog-friendly – amphibians are declining because of dry ponds
Toads and frogs in the garden are on the decline. The most recent information from the the RSPB Garden Birdwatch shows that we’re seeing a third fewer toads and 17% fewer frogs