The rufous hornero (Furnarius rufus) is a medium-sized ovenbird in the family Furnariidae. It occurs in eastern South America, and is the national bird of Argentina. Also known as the red ovenbird, it is common in savannas, second-growth scrub, pastures and agricultural land and is synanthropic. Its range includes midwestern, … [Read more...] about Rufous hornero
Is a husky a wolf?
No, a husky is not a wolf. Although their thick double coat and colors make huskies similar in appearance to wolves, a husky is a fully domesticated dog and not related to a wolf any more than any other breed of dog. The biggest difference between a husky and a wolf is their temperaments. A husky is most likely to run excitedly to even a stranger for affection, while wolves … [Read more...] about Is a husky a wolf?
The Strange and Spectacular Devil’s Fingers Fungus: A Guide to the Octopus Stinkhorn
As autumn arrives, the emergence of fungi from tree stumps and woodland floors brings about a spectacle of colors and shapes. One species of fungus that stands out is the devil’s fingers fungus, also known as Clathrus archeri, the octopus stinkhorn, or the Squidward mushroom. Found between July and October in just a few southern localities in the UK, this spectacular … [Read more...] about The Strange and Spectacular Devil’s Fingers Fungus: A Guide to the Octopus Stinkhorn
Tree fern
The tree ferns are arborescent (tree-like) ferns that grow with a trunk elevating the fronds above ground level, making them trees. Many extant tree ferns are members of the order Cyatheales, to which belong the families Cyatheaceae (scaly tree ferns), Dicksoniaceae, Metaxyaceae, and Cibotiaceae. It is … [Read more...] about Tree fern
Afterimage
An afterimage is an image that continues to appear in the eyes after a period of exposure to the original image. An afterimage may be a normal phenomenon (physiological afterimage) or may be pathological (palinopsia). Illusory palinopsia may be a pathological exaggeration of physiological afterimages. Afterimages occur because photochemical activity in the … [Read more...] about Afterimage