3611. The Unusual Behaviour of Flowers
January 18, 2017
The popularity and quality of expert-led plant and flower tours means it's never been a more exciting time for those with a keen interest in botany. Dedicated flower tours take participants to a diverse range of destinations to encounter and study exotic species in their natural habitat.
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3612. The Beauty and Science of Orchids
January 18, 2017
Professional flower tours provide an opportunity for the amateur botanist to expand their knowledge with the help of qualified and passionate naturalists. Those who join flower tours to different parts of the world are able to explore unusual habitats and encounter endemic and exotic species they ma...
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3613. 5 of the World's Most Unusual Flowers
January 18, 2017
For amateur botanists, professional small group tours specifically focused on flora are a wonderful way of gaining exposure to a vast range of species in their natural habitat. While rare and exotic species get a lot of attention, when it comes to floral blooms, Mother Nature proves that they don'...
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3614. New Guinea's Remarkable Bird-of-Paradise
January 18, 2017
The exotic island of New Guinea is one of the planet's last natural frontiers. As the second largest island in the world it encompasses more than 303,000 square miles, 90% of which is still covered in forests. The humid lowlands, dry woodlands and dense, lush highlands support an astounding abundanc...
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3615. Fascinating Flamingo Facts
January 18, 2017
Flamingos are one of the most striking birds on the planet. Their signature pink-hued plumage, curved necks and long, elegant legs make them instantly recognisable. For wildlife lovers who head off on professional bird tours all over the world, the opportunity to encounter the inimitable flamingo is...
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3616. Understanding the Science of Ornithology
January 18, 2017
Our human relationship and fascination with birds has been in evidence since the Stone Age, with drawings and bones dated back to that time depicting them as not just a source of food, but also an important part of these early civilizations' mythology. Ornithology, the study of birds, has contribute...
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3617. Three of Nature's Most Elusive Birds
January 18, 2017
While many of the more than 10,000 species and 21,000 sub-species of the world's birds are part of our everyday lives – some surviving in even the most built-up urban habitats – there are some that are so elusive that sightings of them in their natural habitat are extremely rare. Quite often, the on...
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3618. Staying Alert for Longer: Tips for Drivers
January 17, 2017
One very common problem that you hear many drivers talk about is staying awake on long haulage jobs. Truckers have extremely long days with little company and erratic sleep schedules; this can make staying awake very tricky late at night when there is little to keep you stimulated.
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3619. New Apprenticeship Levy Tax in Effect 2017
January 17, 2017
There has been concern expressed by those in the industry that many haulage companies are unaware of a new tax that they will have to pay, which comes into effect in 2017. This is the ‘Apprenticeship Levy’, which is a tax on all UK employers to fund new apprenticeships in a goal to deliver more and ...
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3620. Improving Life on the Road for Lorry Drivers: Truckers Toilets UK
January 17, 2017
The life of a lorry driver is not always an easy one and this is particularly true on long hauls. There are a handful of issues that this hard working group face, including one which has caused every single trucker a great deal of stress, discomfort and even anxiety during long haulage jobs. This is...
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