If you want to encounter a life form on Earth which will challenge your views of what it means to thrive in the universe, look no further than the insect class of the animal kingdom. There is a reason that many of the aliens featured in our science fiction literature and films resemble insects. We…
What Are the Six Faces of Traditional Ecological Knowledge?
Everyone’s heard of ecology – the scientific study of the relationship of living organisms with each other and with their surrounding environment – and we’ve all heard of traditional knowledge – knowledge that’s usually passed on from elders to youngsters – but what is traditional ecological knowledge? Definition of Traditional Ecological Knowledge Often called by…
Everything You Need to Know About Tigers
What Are the Different Species of Tigers? Tigers belong to the genus Panthera in the cat family Felidae. There are several subspecies of tigers. Bengal tiger Amur tiger Chinese Tiger Sumatran tiger Indo-Chinese Tiger Malayan Tiger Unfortunately, several tiger subspecies are already extinct. They are the Balinese tiger, the Javan tiger, and the Caspian tiger….
Impressive Characteristics of Arthropods
Their names suggest that they have more legs and a thousand different lengths than one would expect. But whatever form they take, they are beneficial to our soil. They recycle plant carcasses, keep animals from nibbling plants, and positively impact the carbon cycle. Appearance Both centipedes and millipedes are arthropods. Centipedes range in size from…
What Are Some Common Misconceptions People Have About the Ecosystem?
Today, I’m going to be debunking all the misconceptions most people have about the ecosystems. Misconception 1: A Species High on the Food Web Is a Predator to Everything Below It A food chain follows one path of energy and materials between species while a food web is more complex and refers to a whole…
5 Reasons Why You Should Not Adopt a Wild Animal
Who among you has never happened, during a walk in a wood or in a city park, to come across a small bird fallen from the nest or a wounded animal? The first instinct is to get closer to see what the conditions of the unfortunate creature are and often the desire to help him…
Top 6 Things To Know About Orcas
The orca, also colloquially known as the killer whale, is a marine mammal easily recognizable as it is the only black and white cetacean. This animal, which lives in several regions of the world, remains unknown to the general public. However, it is a creature quite simply extraordinary. So, without further ado, let’s dive into…
9 Freaky Fish That Live In Our Oceans
The oceans are home to some of the harshest environments on Earth. As a result, the animals that live there have had to adapt in order to cope. Some of them you will have seen before via aquariums and documentaries. But those that live in the harder to reach places can be downright unbelievable. Here…
What Are the Threats to Our Tigers’ Survival?
Did you know that tigers worldwide are at threat, and you need to protect them? As top predators in the food chain, these majestic felines play an essential role in maintaining the balance of our planet’s ecosystems. Sadly, over the last 100 years, there has been a 96% decrease in the tiger population; nowadays, around…
What Scriptures Are There About Ecology?
The title must have surprised you a little bit, right? While the word “ecology” is not specifically mentioned in the Bible, there are countless verses that speak of ecology. Bible Verses From Numbers 35:33-34: 33 “‘Do not pollute the land where you are. Bloodshed pollutes the land, and atonement cannot be made for the land…