Instinctive Diets

The common vegetables were lentils, coarse beans, cucumbers, onions, leeks, and garlic. In Israel the diet was very similar to that of the Mediterranean, while Egypt had much less variety. The ancient Persians ate many foods: rice and ... Continue reading

10 of the Most Endangered Animals

Known predators include mink, raccoon dog, otters, polecats, eagle owls and grass snakes. Lion-Tailed Macaque. These animals live in several areas in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Many of India’s tropical forests, the monkey’s ... Continue reading

Bamboo the life blood of the people: Alarm to Ecosystem

People in Assam regard the bamboo-which is really a grass-as a sacred tree and a close friend of mankind, having supported human civilisation through the ages by providing the material and wherewithal for daily living. It provides food ... Continue reading

Food for Thought

If you already knew this fact, can you guess what is has in common with Beijing? The answer is both cities have hosted very important games. While Indonesia can claim medal successes in the recent Olympiad, Samarinda played host for a ... Continue reading

Common Errors in English

Actually, many modern food writers have decided we needn't try to wrap our tongues around this peculiar foreign phrase and now prefer "starters." They are also commonly called "appetizers." HOW COME/WHY "How come?" is a common question ... Continue reading

Sea asparagus. I do one of two things with my asparagus; i let it ...

As we watched, it entered the water and swam strongly out to sea is this how a grass snake might behave - albeit one with atypical markings - or has climate change brought a sea. Then give them a moderate sprinkling of sea salt or ... Continue reading

The Ruff Report: A roundup of news about dogs October 5 to 11, 2008

Green pet food gaining in popularity More pets are being feed so-called green foods - such as broccoli, spinach and wheat grass. A study conducted for Rock Growers of San Marcos, California, a supplier of green nutrition pet products, ... Continue reading

Wild wonders of rajasthan

Unless provoked or stepped upon, these snakes do not attack humans. The common rock python (Python molurus) is the biggest snake found in Rajasthan. Although pythons can be found in a number of wildlife sanctuaries, the best place to ... Continue reading

Black Tailed Prairie Dog

Specific threats are associated with distinctive vocalization patterns that serve to alert all residents of a town to the common threat. Diet:. Prairie dogs eat grass and sometimes insects, such as grasshoppers. ... Continue reading

Vervain - Verbena officinalis

Common Name: Vervain, Enchanters Herb, Holy Herb, Verbena, Blue Vervain, and Holy Wort, Wild Hyssop, Simpler's Joy, American vervain, , false vervain, traveler's joy, Indian hyssop, purvain, Herb of the Cross, Pigeon Grass ... Continue reading