Plants and Animals
Get to the root of your questions and enjoy a virtual harvest. Plants and Animals covers it all from the wild to the domestic, from the forest to the tropics, and from nature to nurture.
Branch out into the field of Horticulture, which is small-scale gardening. Then, plow into Agriculture, which refers to the growing of field crops. There are plenty of biographies about people with green thumbs. Nathaniel Lord Britton’s specialty was tropical botany – gathering hundreds of rare specimens from the tropics. We can see lichen in the woods, but do you know what it’s composed of? It’s a slow-growing organism composed of fungi and photosynthetic green algae. When it comes to plant care, does pruning help in gardening perennials? You bet, and pruning also keeps trees healthy. Did you know house plants actually like cooler temperatures with higher levels of moisture?
Our animal kingdom is diverse and continues to evolve. Are fish waterproof? Do cats have toes? Where did dog breeding begin? It was most likely around 15,000 years ago. Did you know the Thoroughbred is the fastest horse and can achieve speeds up to 40 mph?
Finally, what are modern trends in zoos? Some include breeding endangered animals in captivity, exhibiting animals in enclosures simulating their natural habitat, and educating the public about the principles of ecology. Zoology and Veterinary Medicine answers many thought-provoking questions.
Whether it sprouts, swims, or barks, Plants and Animals are a vital part of our ever-changing world.
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