An ecosystem or ecological system is a fully functional community of plants, animals and microorganisms interacting with their environment. Each member of the community has a role to play to keep a healthy ecosystem. The natural cycle of life and death keeps the balance in the system, and any outside… Read More

The Great Outback is known not only for its teeming and varied wildlife, but also for the large population of exotic and venomous animals. One of the most common is Australia’s diverse population of snakes. While not all snakes are dangerous, there are a large number of venomous snakes dispersed… Read More

Nowadays, in our modern time, humanity has managed to separate its self almost entirely from nature, which includes our animal relatives. It comes as no surprise that the majority of the human species is even afraid to consider themselves animals/mammals, much less related to them, or even displaying anything closely… Read More

There are a lot of reasons why snakes are much better pets than most people may realize. Why is that? Unlike other pets like hamsters, mice, dogs, cats and birds, you only need to feed snakes once a week. So, they seldom need to defecate and urinate as often as… Read More

The fear of snakes, also referred to as ophidophobia is nothing new and pretty commonplace. There is something deeply imbedded within the human psyche that fears creeping or slithering things. Perhaps it’s an instinctive offshoot of older fears dating from the time of our great hominid ancestors – a general… Read More

When it comes to animals, it seems as if people either love them or detest them. This typically varies depending on the species of animal, but it is generally understood that people have a tendency to find a species of animal fascinating or astounding, and another, equally revolting. More often… Read More

Now more than ever, it is essential to teach kids about the importance of wildlife conservation. Unfortunately, today kids are constantly engaged in gaming or television and have a minimal connection to nature. Developing and nurturing an appreciation of nature in our kids is a fundamental element that safeguards the… Read More

Building camaraderie is a must for every company, and is especially important for small teams of people who need to work closely together. Teambuilding has a lot of benefits; they can be fun and an excellent way to get to know the people you work with better. And, it’s the… Read More

Your child’s birthday is the perfect time to make him or her feel special. Like any good parent, you’d want him to have a blast on his big day, a day that will be remembered! Throwing a party is a great way to celebrate your son or daughter’s birthday, although… Read More

Kids love to be around animals. Who wouldn’t? Even adults can’t resist some of nature’s fascinating creatures! Schools often take children’s interest in wildlife to promote learning and organize excursions to zoos and nature parks. But if there is one thing that excursions lack, its experience. And hands-on experience is… Read More

If you’re a school teacher, youth group leader or a parent, then no-doubt you care about children and young folks learning about nature. In a world filled with high-tech gadgets, these items take up much of the lives of adults and children. However, unlike a few decades ago, kids would… Read More

With the on-going industrialisation of nearly every stretch of land known to man, more and more animal species are dying in large numbers and at an alarming rate. In the bid for ever-expanding industrialisation, the ecological balance of any given area in any part of the world is largely affected,… Read More