The park is a birdwatcher’s paradise, with more than 300 bird species recorded, including the black-crowned crane (Balearica pavonina) and the Egyptian plover (Pluvianus aegyptius).

Right at the heart of the Salcombe-Kingsbridge Estuary lies ‘The Saltstone’, an unassuming small island that has variously ...

A beetle of the species Pygopleurus chrysonotus on an Anemone pavonina flower in Greece. The beetle can do what other insects cannot: see the color red.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Most insects have evolved to see the blue, green, and even ...

Insect eyes are generally sensitive to ultraviolet, blue and green light. With the exception of some butterflies, they cannot see the color red. Nevertheless, bees and other insects are also attracted ...

In this work, the effect of water uptake on the structural reorganization and elastic properties of three types of biopolymer films was studied. The water−biopolymer interaction for hydroxypropyl ...

Low maintenance and topped with vibrant lime-gold bracts for months, you can never have enough euphorbia in the garden. Hazel Sillver looks at the best spurges to grow and how.

Plants like Adenanthera pavonina, known to attract the Common Nawab, and Aegle marmelos, a favourite for the Lime Butterfly, were chosen for their ability to provide a safe haven for egg-laying ...

The park is a birdwatcher’s paradise, with more than 300 bird species recorded, including the black-crowned crane (Balearica pavonina) and the Egyptian plover (Pluvianus aegyptius).

In Guinea-Bissau’s biodiverse Mansôa Basin, a Key Biodiversity Area (KBA), and critical site for waterbirds, EAFI funding enabled first the monitoring of Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa) and ...

Adenanthera pavonina, known as Saga, is a tropical legume found in most parts of Asia. As per literature survey, it was found that the cooked Saga seeds, which can be easily digested by humans and ...