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1. Trivia on India's biodiversity November 05, 2008 • India occupies only 2.4 percent of the Earth’s landmass but has over eight percent of the world’s known wildlife. • www.22geetravels.com • The Easter Himalayas are endemic to 3500 species of higher plants, 20 species of reptiles, 25 endemic species of amphibians’ and a rich fauna of insects. • Of the eight species of turtles found in the world, India is home to five species. • Among the 20000 species of fishes known, more than 2000 species are found in India. • Of the 15000 flowering plant species in India, over 4500 are to be found in the Western Ghats. Different species ... (read more) Author: Tiya kaur

2. Toadies Tickets- Reunited! September 24, 2008 Take some time to attend a rock concert and get your own pair of Toadies tickets today! The Toadies aren’t green little amphibians that are slimy and dart from tree to tree. They are a much heralded band in the alternative music industry and they are currently touring around the United States. Some hotspots that they are scheduled to stop in include: Dallas, Texas; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington and Aspen, Colorado, among many others. Toadies are noted for being one of the most unique and creative alternative rock bands of today and they boast many f... (read more) Author: Alexa Trotta

3. Toadies Tickets- Reunited! September 24, 2008 Take some time to attend a rock concert and get your own pair of Toadies tickets today! The Toadies aren’t green little amphibians that are slimy and dart from tree to tree. They are a much heralded band in the alternative music industry and they are currently touring around the United States. Some hotspots that they are scheduled to stop in include: Dallas, Texas; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington and Aspen, Colorado, among many others. Toadies are noted for being one of the most unique and creative alternative rock bands of today and they boast many f... (read more) Author: Alexa Trotta

4. Trivia on India's biodiversity August 20, 2008 Trivia on India’s biodiversity · India occupies only 2.4 percent of the Earth’s landmass but has over eight percent of the world’s known wildlife. · The Easter Himalayas are endemic to 3500 species of higher plants, 20 species of reptiles, 25 endemic species of amphibians’ and a rich fauna of insects. · Of the eight species of turtles found in the world, India is home to five species. · Among the 20000 species of fishes known, more than 2000 species are found in India. · Of the 15000 flowering plant species in India, over 4500 are to be found in the Western Ghats. Different sp... (read more) Author: JASSI KAUR

5. SUMMIT NATURAL PARK OF PANAMA? TAPIR SHELTER August 11, 2008 The Summit Natural Park is located within the Soberania Park, just 30 minutes from the center of Panama City and annually receives 130 thousand visitors. Among the main attractions of the park are the tapir, several birds, monkeys, reptiles and amphibians. Panama has the largest amount of Central American tapirs in captivity and plays an important part in the recuperation of this species which is endangered. In the Summit Natural Park there are 6 tapirs, which will help to form a regional reproduction plan. The main characteristics of the tapirs are: • They weigh between 230 ... (read more) Author: Iliana Rodrique

6. Aquarium equipment August 05, 2008 Fish tanks require to be filled with accessories, not simply for ornament but for the fish's or another animals own life. If animals don't benefit from a filtrate and a heater they will die, it's the same with several amphibians. They demand some light and warmth or they die! You need to achieve your aquarium appear as tho' it is piece of their natural surroundings, you have also got to make sure that it functions similar to it too. When setting up an aquarium for fish you have to make certain there are lights, warmth and filtration. The strain is extremely important as this keeps the water... (read more) Author: Fred Metraux

7. Infrared heat lamp August 05, 2008 Introduction: The Nocturnal Infrared Heat Lamp is a perfect 24 hour heat source for all types of reptiles, amphibians, birds or small animals. The spot reflector focuses more heat onto your reptile and minimizes any glare during the night. There is little visible light provided so as not to disturb your animal's sleep patterns while you can enjoy viewing your pet in its habitat. Available in 50, 75, 100 and 150 watt size Shanghai Luby International Co.,Ltd Shanghai LUBY international is located in Shanghai, China. Where is full of commercial opportunities. We specialize in designing, manuf... (read more) Author: wp stjerne

8. Amphibian Extinction May First Claim The Frog July 20, 2008 Many of us grew up watching friendly Kermit the Frog on a television show called Sesame Street. Certainly, we can remember reading the fairy tale of the frog that turns into a handsome prince after receiving a kiss. However, in the Bible, frogs were certainly less endearing when they became a hideous plague that confronted Egypt. Indeed, frogs have been a featured animal throughout our culture in movies, books, cartoons, and videogames. Sadly, before too long, we may only have our memories to remind us of the frog. The problem first began nearly two decades ago when biologists noticed a d... (read more) Author: James Smith

9. Complete Information on Albinism with Treatment and Prevention April 24, 2008 Albinism is a kind of hypopigmentary inborn disorder, characterized by an incomplete or overall deficiency of melanin pigment in the eyes, rind and hair. Albinism results from heritage of recessive alleles. The circumstance is known to impact mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Albinism is genetic; it is not a contagious disease and cannot be transmitted through link, blood transfusions, or new vectors. The main gene which results in albinism prevents the system from making the customary amounts of the pigment melanin. The opportunity of progeny with albinism resulting from the cou... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

10. Frogs and salamanders are amphibians (10 Amphibians You Didn't Know About) March 14, 2008 Not many people know that the common garden frogs and toads come under special category called amphibians. They are called amphibians because they can live both on ground and inside water. They have a special set of lungs that assist respiration irrespective of the location of the animal. The term amphibian is so commonly used these days that any thing that relates to dual life inside water and on ground is referred to as amphibious. They are also called amphibians because there is involvement of water at one particular level in the life cycle of the animal. Let us examine these amphibians one... (read more) Author: Robert Riles III

11. Costa Rica: A guide to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve February 26, 2008 Voted one of Costa Rica’s 7 Wonders in 2007, Monteverde is a beautiful town with its own culture and heritage. One of its most famous tourist attractions is the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, which is home to hundreds of species of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and plants, and is a favourite destination for nature lovers and those interested in hiking or backpacking. The reserve has a total of nine nature trails, each with its own distinct highlights and characteristics. The Sendero Bosque Nuboso (Cloud Forest Trail) is one of the prettier trails and is generally very popular. B... (read more) Author: Orson Johnson

12. Namakwa in South Africa is a Biodiversity Hotspot March 03, 2007 Namakwa, as part of the Succulent Karoo, is a biodiversity hotspot and as such is the only arid hotspot in the world. It contains more than 6 000 plant species, 250 species of birds, 78 species of mammals, 132 species of reptiles and amphibians and an unknown number of insects, making it the world's most diverse, arid environment. More than 40% of these species are found nowhere else on Earth. The world’s largest forests of quiver trees or kokerbome - Aloe dichotoma - lie outside Loeriesfontein, Kenhardt and Onseepkans. Owing its name to the San, who used the trunk, branches and its bark ... (read more) Author: Gerald Crawford

13. Using Harmless and Crocodile in One Sentence! September 30, 2006 Yes, it is possible indeed since not all crocodiles are harmful and treats human beings as one of their preys. If you're still thinking that it is not possible then perhaps you have not heard of the Freshwater Crocodiles living in the northern part of Australia just yet. Freshwater Crocodiles, as what you might have surmised by now, are what we can call “peace-loving crocodiles” since humans are safer with them because they live mostly out of fish, birds, bats, reptiles and amphibians. No human casualty have ever been recorded that was caused by the freshwater crocodiles and it is usually... (read more) Author: Ryan Rebutica

14. German fossil trader sell wonderful saur fossils April 04, 2006 Wiesbaden - Wonderful saurs (amphibians and reptiles) and dinosaurs are specialities by the online-shop www.antiquitaeten-shop.net. Founder of this online-shop is the German science-author Ernst Probst from Mainz-Kostheim, a part of the city of Wiesbaden. He wrote many articles and books about saurs, dinosaurs and other fossils. Ernst Probst sells following saurs: Amphibian from early permian, around 290 million years old: Sclerocephalus from Odernheim in Germany. The discovery site Odernheim is closed since 1986. Micromelerpeton from Odernheim in Germany Branchiosaur Apateon pede... (read more) Author: Ernst Probst

15. Green Frog, Brown Frog, Green Frog March 29, 2006 When people think of a frog, they think of a green animal jumping from lillypad to lillypad. In actual fact, there are many frogs that are not green. This is not to say that a lot of frogs are in fact green. The green colour, and for this case, brown as well, is most likely a natural defense against predators. The green-brown colour blends nicely with leaves and aquatic plant life. Even some more wildly coloured frogs have some green, to blend in when sleeping. The actual skin colour of frogs is due to an arrangement of cells in their skin. It is similar to how lizards change their colour... (read more) Author: Alex Simms

16. Aquariums March 13, 2006 Aquarium is the name given to any supervised exhibit of aquatic animals and plants. It is usually like an artificial home for these aquatic creatures. It can be a tank, bowl, or any other water-filled glass or plastic enclosure in which the water dwelling plants, and animals (usually fish, and sometimes invertebrates, as well as amphibians, marine mammals, and reptiles) are kept in captivity, often for public display.Keeping an aquarium is a popular hobby around the world. Aquariums are first known to have been constructed in ancient Rome, Egypt, and Asia. From the time when the aquarium was f... (read more) Author: Max Bellamy

17. Aquarium Lights March 13, 2006 Aquarium lights are crucial for displaying any supervised exhibit of aquatic animals and plants. They allow viewers to see in detail this artificial home for aquatic creatures. There are aquarium lights for tanks, bowls, and all other water-filled glass or plastic enclosures in which water dwelling plants, animals (usually fish, but sometimes also invertebrates, amphibians, marine mammals, and reptiles) are kept in captivity for public display.Obviously, 3D animated aquariums are self-lit by nature, so aquarium lights only apply to real aquariums.For small aquariums, pet stores can supply you ... (read more) Author: Max Bellamy

18. Tanks March 13, 2006 A tank is a container used for holding, transporting, or storing liquids or gases. Depending on the function and the nature of the enclosed substance, tanks are known by different names, such as water tanks, fish tanks, gas tanks, and septic tanks. Water tanks are designed to hold fresh water and they may be portable or fixed. Fish tanks (aquariums), often for public display, are the clear-sided containers filled with water for keeping live fish, and sometimes invertebrates, amphibians, marine mammals and reptiles. These are typically constructed of glass or high-strength plastic. Gas tanks, ... (read more) Author: Kevin Stith

19. Fish Tanks March 13, 2006 A fish tank, also known as an aquarium, is a tank, bowl or other water-filled enclosure in which aquatic plants and animals - usually fish, and sometimes invertebrates, as well as amphibians, marine mammals and reptiles - are kept in captivity. Fish tanks are typically made of glass or high-strength plastic. Fish tanks were common in ancient Rome, Egypt, and Asia. Early Sumerians were known to keep wild-caught fish in pools, before preparing them for meals. In China, selective breeding of carp into today’s popular koi and goldfish is said to have started more than 2,000 years ago. The first fi... (read more) Author: Kevin Stith

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