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Amazing Nature
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Found this interesting
https://www.scienceabc.com/nature/what- ... caibo.html
What is the beacon of maracaibo??
https://www.scienceabc.com/nature/what- ... caibo.html
What is the beacon of maracaibo??
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I'd never heard of this. Stuff of nightmares, a fkin ZOMBIE bug! Most of its bloomin' body has already been devoured.
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Sad news....
"Researchers have declared a mammal related to the manatee - said to have inspired ancient tales of mermaids and sirens - extinct in China.
Only three people surveyed from coastal communities in China reported seeing the dugong in the past five years.
Known as the ocean's most gentle giant, the dugong's slow, relaxed behaviour is likely to have made it vulnerable to overfishing and shipping accidents.
It still exists elsewhere in the world but is facing similar threats."
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-62638485
"Researchers have declared a mammal related to the manatee - said to have inspired ancient tales of mermaids and sirens - extinct in China.
Only three people surveyed from coastal communities in China reported seeing the dugong in the past five years.
Known as the ocean's most gentle giant, the dugong's slow, relaxed behaviour is likely to have made it vulnerable to overfishing and shipping accidents.
It still exists elsewhere in the world but is facing similar threats."
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-62638485
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Probably another thread this should be in - Mods, please move as necessary....
Anywho, I came about this plant a while ago. No idea of it's origins (I'm guessing South America?). It's a Carnivorous Plant and believe it or not under my care has actually grown well. However, whilst I can see new healthy "Pods", some are dying. The plant itself looks healthy though....
The reason for the post is to see if anyone can identify the plant so I can have a look to see how to take care of it it properly!! Do I trim back, do I cut off (what look like) dying "Pods"? In all fairness it's eating well
, but pretty sure I need to do more...
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Ta muchly in advance for any help....
Anywho, I came about this plant a while ago. No idea of it's origins (I'm guessing South America?). It's a Carnivorous Plant and believe it or not under my care has actually grown well. However, whilst I can see new healthy "Pods", some are dying. The plant itself looks healthy though....
The reason for the post is to see if anyone can identify the plant so I can have a look to see how to take care of it it properly!! Do I trim back, do I cut off (what look like) dying "Pods"? In all fairness it's eating well
, but pretty sure I need to do more....
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Amazing Nature
If looks like a Pitcher Plant - a carnivorous plant that feeds on insects.pharvey wrote:Probably another thread this should be in - Mods, please move as necessary....
Anywho, I came about this plant a while ago. No idea of it's origins (I'm guessing South America?). It's a Carnivorous Plant and believe it or not under my care has actually grown well. However, whilst I can see new healthy "Pods", some are dying. The plant itself looks healthy though....
The reason for the post is to see if anyone can identify the plant so I can have a look to see how to take care of it it properly!! Do I trim back, do I cut off (what look like) dying "Pods"? In all fairness it's eating well
. . . Ta muchly in advance for any help....
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https://www.lazada.co.th/products/nepen ... hMEALw_wcB
http://www.pitcherplant.com/care_sheets ... _care.html
http://www.pitcherplant.com/care_sheets ... _care.html
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^^ Many thanks both - will look through the links/info 
Hopefully the plant can survive the UK winter and fuel prices!!
Hopefully the plant can survive the UK winter and fuel prices!!
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Holy crackers that's a big fish.
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New Zealand: Whale may have caused boat flip that killed five
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-62860778 (Photo)
Five people have died in New Zealand after a birdwatching boat capsized, possibly after colliding with a whale.
Eleven people, mostly from the birdwatching group, were onboard when the boat capsized on Saturday in Goose Bay near the town of Kaikōura.
Police declined to speculate on what had caused the accident, merely confirming the collision.
But Craig Mackle, the mayor of Kaikōura, told reporters he believed the boat had hit a surfacing whale.
Mr Mackle said conditions in the bay at the time were "perfect" and that officials assumed the whale had surfaced beneath the vessel, causing it to overturn.
If the boat had hit debris - for example a log - it would have left a large hole in the 8.5-meter (28-foot) boat, he added, which wasn't apparent.
"This is a tragic event that affects many lives, not least of all families and loved ones," Mr Mackie said at a news conference.
"I would like to thank everyone involved in the rescue and the recovery. Being able to bring everyone home is the best result in such a terrible circumstance."
Sergeant Matt Boyce declined to comment on the theory, but admitted that the incident was "unprecedented".
He said survivors of the incident - including the boat's captain - had all been taken to hospital and later released. One survivor sustained minor injuries.
The vessel's passengers were part of a bird watching group that is believed to have assembled from all over the country.
Vanessa Chapman told local news site Stuff that she helped with the rescue, and could see a person sitting on the overturned boat waving their arms when she arrived.
She said three helicopters took part in the rescue.
Kaikōura is popular with fans of marine life and a number of local business offer boat trips and helicopter rides to see whales and dolphins.
Mr Mackle told the Associated Press that such accidents are unheard of in the region, but the number of whales in the area in recent days had caused him to worry about a collision.
In 2015, five British tourists were killed in Canada when a whale watching boat was hit by a wave and capsized.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-62860778 (Photo)
Five people have died in New Zealand after a birdwatching boat capsized, possibly after colliding with a whale.
Eleven people, mostly from the birdwatching group, were onboard when the boat capsized on Saturday in Goose Bay near the town of Kaikōura.
Police declined to speculate on what had caused the accident, merely confirming the collision.
But Craig Mackle, the mayor of Kaikōura, told reporters he believed the boat had hit a surfacing whale.
Mr Mackle said conditions in the bay at the time were "perfect" and that officials assumed the whale had surfaced beneath the vessel, causing it to overturn.
If the boat had hit debris - for example a log - it would have left a large hole in the 8.5-meter (28-foot) boat, he added, which wasn't apparent.
"This is a tragic event that affects many lives, not least of all families and loved ones," Mr Mackie said at a news conference.
"I would like to thank everyone involved in the rescue and the recovery. Being able to bring everyone home is the best result in such a terrible circumstance."
Sergeant Matt Boyce declined to comment on the theory, but admitted that the incident was "unprecedented".
He said survivors of the incident - including the boat's captain - had all been taken to hospital and later released. One survivor sustained minor injuries.
The vessel's passengers were part of a bird watching group that is believed to have assembled from all over the country.
Vanessa Chapman told local news site Stuff that she helped with the rescue, and could see a person sitting on the overturned boat waving their arms when she arrived.
She said three helicopters took part in the rescue.
Kaikōura is popular with fans of marine life and a number of local business offer boat trips and helicopter rides to see whales and dolphins.
Mr Mackle told the Associated Press that such accidents are unheard of in the region, but the number of whales in the area in recent days had caused him to worry about a collision.
In 2015, five British tourists were killed in Canada when a whale watching boat was hit by a wave and capsized.
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The 'stuff of dreams' Welsh beach with sand like nowhere else in the country
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/ ... d-24987333 (Photos)
Here's another one since we're on Wales today. Taken from the same page as HHTel's pub article in Foo. The sand acts that way due to your Atlantic Ocean heritage. Many beaches on the east coast of the USA have the same characteristics.
As Welsh beaches go, this one doesn't instantly sound familiar in the way that Rhossili or Three Cliffs in the Gower, or Whitesands or Barafundle in Pemrokeshire do. But this lesser-known Welsh beach has something none of the more famous Welsh beaches does.
Aside from being arguably as beautiful as any other stretch of sand in the country, Traeth Porthor has its own special feature which means it is actually known by another, more commonly-used name. The sandy beach, on the Llŷn Heritage Coast in Gwynedd, is known as 'Whistling Sands' and is popular with so-called "sound tourists" because it's a beach that, almost uniquely in Europe, makes a high-pitched sound as you walk on it.
It’s not really a whistle, North Wales Live reports, unless perhaps the sound carries on the wind. It’s more like a squeak, a bit like cleaning a drying window. The sound is peculiar rather than disconcerting, and for those of a certain disposition, enormous fun can be had. To make the sand squeak, it’s best to visit when the sand is dry. Sliding your feet through the sand just above the high tide mark works best. Stamping works too.
Traeth Porthor lies north of Aberdaron and south of Porth Iago, another beautiful beach that’s smaller but busier. Like so many beaches on the west Wales coasts, sunsets here are often spectacular but only at Porthor will the sea bubble and the sand squeak.
No one is quite sure why Porthor’s sands make their distinctive noise. It seems that the sand grains have to be a certain size, between 0.1 and 0.5 mm. They must be spherical, with no sharp edges, and contain quartz and silica. For best results, the sand must also have just the right level of humidity.
A similar phenomenon has been reported on the Inner Hebrides island of Islay, which has its own Singing Sands beach. The name may be more alliterative but the squeak is more elusive here. But whether you care about squeaky sand or not, Traeth Porthor should still be on your list of must-visit beaches — it's a secluded gem of a beach. Its owner, the National Trust, admits it is “one of our most perfect beaches in Wales”.
The trust operates a car park (£5 charge), from which a path leads down to grassy clifts offering spectacular views. From here, you can peer over to the next bay with its own waterfall before heading down to the beach. It can be steep in parts. Rock pools at either end of the bay bracket the sweep of golden sand. Off-shore, seals are a common sight, dolphins less so, but you may be lucky. Most visitors love it, with one reviewer calling it “the stuff of dreams”.
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/ ... d-24987333 (Photos)
Here's another one since we're on Wales today.
Taken from the same page as HHTel's pub article in Foo. The sand acts that way due to your Atlantic Ocean heritage. Many beaches on the east coast of the USA have the same characteristics. As Welsh beaches go, this one doesn't instantly sound familiar in the way that Rhossili or Three Cliffs in the Gower, or Whitesands or Barafundle in Pemrokeshire do. But this lesser-known Welsh beach has something none of the more famous Welsh beaches does.
Aside from being arguably as beautiful as any other stretch of sand in the country, Traeth Porthor has its own special feature which means it is actually known by another, more commonly-used name. The sandy beach, on the Llŷn Heritage Coast in Gwynedd, is known as 'Whistling Sands' and is popular with so-called "sound tourists" because it's a beach that, almost uniquely in Europe, makes a high-pitched sound as you walk on it.
It’s not really a whistle, North Wales Live reports, unless perhaps the sound carries on the wind. It’s more like a squeak, a bit like cleaning a drying window. The sound is peculiar rather than disconcerting, and for those of a certain disposition, enormous fun can be had. To make the sand squeak, it’s best to visit when the sand is dry. Sliding your feet through the sand just above the high tide mark works best. Stamping works too.
Traeth Porthor lies north of Aberdaron and south of Porth Iago, another beautiful beach that’s smaller but busier. Like so many beaches on the west Wales coasts, sunsets here are often spectacular but only at Porthor will the sea bubble and the sand squeak.
No one is quite sure why Porthor’s sands make their distinctive noise. It seems that the sand grains have to be a certain size, between 0.1 and 0.5 mm. They must be spherical, with no sharp edges, and contain quartz and silica. For best results, the sand must also have just the right level of humidity.
A similar phenomenon has been reported on the Inner Hebrides island of Islay, which has its own Singing Sands beach. The name may be more alliterative but the squeak is more elusive here. But whether you care about squeaky sand or not, Traeth Porthor should still be on your list of must-visit beaches — it's a secluded gem of a beach. Its owner, the National Trust, admits it is “one of our most perfect beaches in Wales”.
The trust operates a car park (£5 charge), from which a path leads down to grassy clifts offering spectacular views. From here, you can peer over to the next bay with its own waterfall before heading down to the beach. It can be steep in parts. Rock pools at either end of the bay bracket the sweep of golden sand. Off-shore, seals are a common sight, dolphins less so, but you may be lucky. Most visitors love it, with one reviewer calling it “the stuff of dreams”.
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^ Can't say we've ever been to this particular beach, but we're lucky enough to have some wonderful beaches in Wales - and we've visited a fair few of them on various holidays. Admittedly, we tend to visit those in Pembrokeshire and the Gower, but this certainly sounds interesting for the future!
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Some incredible photographs....
Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Frenzied bee ball wins top prize
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-63209350
Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Frenzied bee ball wins top prize
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-63209350
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This is a fossil of a 6 foot long millipede found in the north of England, I am really happy that is extinct.
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Woke up this morning breathing that's a good start to the day.