Pomegranates
The pomegranate is one of the all time great plants of horticulture. It is native to the Eastern Mediterranean, North Africa, Afghanistan and Iran, where it has been grown since ancient times. In its native habitat, Punica granatum is a small ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Different Types
A study of the behaviour, biology, adaptation to habitat, feeding habits and importance to medicine, reveals leeches to be fascinating and extraordinary animals. Leeches are annelids or segmented worms, and although closely related to the ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Habitat Fragmentation, its Effect on Biodiversity
When native vegetation is cleared for agriculture, habitats which were once continuous become divided into separate fragments. After intensive clearing, the separate fragments tend to be very small islands isolated from each other by crop land ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
History and habitat
The Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) is a native of Australia. Also known as the Quarrion, an Aboriginal word, it is the world's smallest cockatoo. Cockatiels are a common aviary bird the world over and are particularly popular for hand raising. ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Jurong Bird Park
Jurong Bird Park is one of the best in the world and when you visit it is not surprising to see why. Cleverly planted gardens replicate the natural habitat of over 9000 birds belonging to more than 600 species ensuring they well and truly feel at ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Kuranga Native Plant Nursery
Hands down one of the best ways to entice birds into the garden is by planting native plants as they provide much needed food and habitat for our feathered friends. If you want a pick of the best Australian plants, the newest varieties, the most ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Jurong Bird Park
Jurong Bird Park is one of the best in the world and when you visit it is not surprising to see why. Cleverly planted gardens replicate the natural habitat of over 9000 birds belonging to more than 600 species ensuring they well and truly feel at ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Habitat and biology
Sawflies are placed in the same order of insects as ants, bees and wasps (Order Hymenoptera). However, they are placed in a separate suborder, Symphyta (ants, bees and wasps belong to the suborder Apocrita) based on reproductive and other ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Daphne Grab
Daphne Grab grew up in a small town in upstate New York. She has worked at a number of jobs, including teaching high school history, building houses for Habitat for Humanity, and teaching English in China. She also earned an MFA in creative ... [... more]
Harper Collins |
Beenakia dacostae
Description and distribution map for Beenakia dacostae in Australia. Beenakia dacostae is a stalked hydnoid fungus, with pale spines and a soft, whitish cap. Habitat particularly among dry debris under logs in wet forest. RARE. [... more]
Fungimap |
Kiwifruit Fertiliser Recommendations
Kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa) is a vigorous growing vine. In its natural habitat in the mountainous regions of central and southern China it is found growing in deep humus-rich soils on the sides of steep gullies. In New Zealand kiwifruit have ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
Lighthouse lights
You don't have to be the old man from the sea to have a lighthouse of your own! Australia's long coastlines and beautiful harbours are the perfect habitat for lighthouses. And you don't have to be the old man from the sea to have one of your own. ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
