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Chesapeake Bay Field Guide App Avaliable Our free field guide app covers the animals and plants of the entire Chesapeake Bay watershed. Created for the Chesapeake Bay Trust, this free app is an amazing resource for anyone who lives in the Bay’s 6 state watershed. Take The Bird Call Challenge Can you tell a twitter from a tweet?  A chirp from a cheep or a buzz from a trill? eNature’s Bird Call Challenge will test your knowledge of your local birds or those of any other zip code you choose.  And you can choose to quiz yourself on just songbirds or every species of bird in the area. Click here to take the Bird Call Challenge to test your knowledge! Hurricanes and Birds: Blowing in the Wind With Hurricane Irene lurking off the East Coast, we’ve received several questions about the impact of hurricanes on birds. While healthy bird populations are able to withstand such losses and have done so for eons, hurricanes can have huge impacts on birds as well as their habitats. Read on for the whole story…. Pelagic, or oceanic birds, such as the Northern Gannet tend to be more resilient to the effects of hurricanes because they are well-adapted to travel long distances. Land-dwelling birds are not so fortunate and often perish unnoticed if blown out to sea by tropical storm or hurricane. The Common Pawpaw is found in over 25 states and produces North America's largest indigenous fruit. What’s A Pawpaw?  And What Does it Taste Like? Many of us sang about the Pawpaw patch as kids, but probably didn’t know just what we were singing about. The Pawpaw turns out to be an interesting plant that’s found in most of the Eastern US Read on to get the whole story—and taste as well! Sponsored Advertisement Some friends of ours recently encountered this small Eastern Garter Snake while visiting a farm in Western New York, They used eNature's Advanced Search to identify it. And remember that eNature's Guide to Poisonous and Dangerous Wildlife is a handy way to know what creatures in your neighborhood you should avoid. Snake Bites:  How To Avoid Them And Treat Them It’s the height of summer and folks throughout the country are visiting parks, hiking through the woods, or otherwise enjoying the outdoors.  Chances are high you might encounter a snake or two if you’re out.  But don’t panic— they’re actually pretty harmless creatures. Click here for tips on how to avoid an unpleasant encounter with a snake. And steps to take if you do get bitten. What Happens After Birds Leave The Nest? Now’s the time when young birds fledge and leave their nests. But what happens next?  Do their parents help them learn to survive or are they on their own? Click here to get the whole story….. Young Black-chinned Hummingbirds are left by their parents to learn on their own how to survive as adults, including the long migration south. Monarch butterflies (seen here with its caterpillar) overwinter in a several isolated mountain forests in central Mexico. Some accounts describe so many Monarchs that observers can actually hear the sound of their wings moving. Butterflies Are Migrating Too Like birds, Monarch butterflies are famous for their annual migrations. Some of these insects travel thousands of miles each fall—  all the way to the mountains of central Mexico. It’s an astonishing distance for such fragile creatures. Yet few people realize that the Monarchs we see in the spring are not necessarily the same ones that fluttered past in the fall. Click here to get the story of this remarkable journey. The Virginia Possum's skill at playing dead is immortalized in the phrase "playing possum". An Oscar Winning Performance? Some creatures use their fangs, claws or venom to deter predators. But many others rely on their acting skills.  And they can be quite convincing! 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Mail-order Jewish brides on the American frontier; China loves Hitler; Lee Smith on the attacks near Eilat and in Be'er Sheva

Follow Tablet Magazine: August 24, 2011   Peace Process-niks J Street, Beinart draw a crowd for 'Day of Action' Daybreak: U.N. Bloc Moves Against Syria Plus further Gaza warring, bulking Southern defenses, and more in the news Earthquake Hits Home for Cantor Although he seems to be enjoying the Mediterranean sun More from THE SCROLL Pioneer Women There are many stereotypes of Jewish women, and mail-order bride isn't one of them. But in the 19th century, some left Eastern Europe for the American frontier, where they married men they'd never met. BY ANNA SOLOMON The phrase "mail-order bride" always conjured certain associations for me—desperate, uneducated, sexually submissive women, and the desperate, misogynistic men who order them—but Jewish wasn't one of them. More Great Dictator In China, Hitler is a subject of endless fascination and represents many meanings, not all of them bad. Now he's the focus of a hit comedy and a potent symbol of anti-regime sentiments. More BY ISAAC STONE FISH Embroiled With the Arab Spring shaking the Middle East's status quo, a new regional order is being born. As the recent attacks in Eilat and Be'er Sheva show, Israel is likely to pay a price. More BY Lee Smith This email was sent to you by Tablet Magazine. To ensure delivery to your inbox, please add digest@tabletmag.com to your address book. To unsubscribe to this email, reply to this email with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line. Tablet Magazine | 37 West 28th Street, 8th floor | New York, NY 10001 Unsubscribe | Forward to a Friend

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Animal-World Newsletter 5 new articles in "Dr. Jungle's Pets and Animal Speak"

Hiya omsstravel.33333@blogger.com! Dr. Jungle says... "They could be too cute to be true, stunninginly beautiful, canta-ankeroos, or just plain interesting!" Dr. Jungle's Pets and Animal Speak New this week at Animal-World:

Class Pet Showcase: Guinea Pig The Pulse Coral Sugar Gliders as Pets Class Pet Showcase: Goldfish The Finger Leather Coral More Recent Articles Search Dr. Jungle's Pets and Animal Speak 5 new articles in "Dr. Jungle's Pets and Animal Speak" Class Pet Showcase: Guinea Pig Guinea Pigs are popular pets because they pack lots of personality into a small package. They love attention, and their sounds and actions are quite entertaining! These qualities have led many teachers to consider a guinea pig as a classroom pet. If you're thinking about getting a guinea pig for your classroom, it's important to realize that they are high-maintenance animals. They can't be left in a small cage day in and day out. They need plenty of space to run around and lots of human interaction every single day. They're also notoriously messy, so you'll need to set aside time each day for cleaning up after them. If a child in your class turns out to be allergic to guinea pigs, you may have to make special accommodations or remove the guinea pig from the classroom. Even so, for many teachers, the benefits of a guinea pig as a class pet far exceed the disadvantages. Children love guinea pigs because they are so active and fun-loving. However, guinea pigs are more appropriate for older children than younger ones. Small children may be too rough with them or accidentally drop and injure them. These creatures are best suited to children aged 10 and up, but they can work for younger age groups with close adult supervision. Having a guinea pig in the classroom provides lots of educational opportunities. It's great for teaching kids about responsibility, as you can assign a different child to clean the cage or feed the pet each day. And since a guinea pig's favorite meal consists of fresh fruits and vegetables, it's great for encouraging healthy eating. Special education teachers have also found that children with autism or other special needs can benefit greatly from interacting with guinea pigs. Guinea pigs need a large cage with a solid floor. They also need a thick layer of bedding, which may consist of aspen shavings or manufactured bedding. Their diet should consist primarily of fresh timothy, but they also need a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables each day. Toys should be provided to keep them busy during class. Wooden bird toys and cat balls with bells in them are good choices. The cage should be thoroughly cleaned every day. For a dedicated, animal-loving teacher, a guinea pig can be a fabulous class pet. For your care and attention, you will be rewarded with ample learning opportunities and lots of smiles from your students. The most important things to remember are to provide daily floor time for the guinea pig, keep the cage clean, and provide for its care on the weekends (either by taking it home or allowing students to keep it over the weekend). And don't forget the fresh fruits and veggies!   • Email to a friend • Article Search • View comments • Track comments • • The Pulse Coral Pulse Coral Xenia sp. "For a bouquet of flowers swaying in your reef, Xenia corals are the all time favorite. But watch out, they can become a weed" The Pulse Coral is considered very beautiful, due to its shape and pulsing action! The Pulse Corals Xenia sp. are very popular among reef aquarists. Their heads pulse and their polyps wave in the water, which is very soothing to watch. These corals generally grow in the direction that the water is flowing, which makes it fairly easy to manipulate where and how they grow in an aquarium. Many people like to have them grow up the back of their aquarium for a nice visual effect… Read More   • Email to a friend • Article Search • View comments • Track comments • • Sugar Gliders as Pets Sugar Gliders "These little guys can live up to 15 years if taken well care of! Sugar Gliders are known to have a “sweet tooth”, and they also have a fold of skin from their front feet to their back feet which helps them glide – which is how they got their name! Sugar gliders ability to glide when they spread out their furred fold of skin is similar to the Flying Squirrel. But that is the only thing they have in common with the Flying Squirrel. Sugar gliders are naturally nocturnal, meaning they sleep during the day and wake up at night to go about their activities. They are very active little animals and are very social creatures. They can make great pets and with the right nurturing care they can bond for life with their owners… Read More   • Email to a friend • Article Search • View comments • Track comments • • Class Pet Showcase: Goldfish When it comes to pets for the classroom, a goldfish might seem a bit boring to some. But goldfish actually make wonderful class pets. They are inexpensive, simple to care for, aren't messy, don't make distracting noises and will not cause allergic reactions in students. When most people think of goldfish, they think of a small – to medium-sized golden orange fish. But goldfish actually come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They have been selectively bred in China for hundreds of years, and in the United States since the 1800s. This has resulted in lots of beautiful varieties in practically every color of the rainbow. While most goldfish are small enough to fit in a bowl or small tank, some have been known to grow over a foot long! Children enjoy watching and feeding goldfish, and they can be quite educational. You can show the students how fish use their gills and mouths to breathe underwater and point out other aspects of fish anatomy. You can let them move their fingers around the glass and watch how the fish reacts. You can also use the class fish to start a discussion about cold-blooded animals and how they are different from warm-blooded animals. Goldfish do just fine by themselves, but they are docile enough to be kept in pairs and groups if desired. However, if you plan to house them in an aquarium with other species, make sure that the other species are as friendly. Some fish will fight with or even eat other fish, and that's probably not a lesson you want to teach in your classroom! Caring for a class goldfish is quite simple. It may be kept in a bowl, but will be healthier and happier in a small tank with a filtration system. Snails may be kept in the tank to help keep it clean. The fish should be fed daily, with care taken not to overfeed. Automatic fish feeders may be used over the weekend. One-third of the water should be changed each week, and water conditioner is recommended. While they generally make great pets for the classroom, goldfish do come with some disadvantages. One of the most important is that they tend to have a short lifespan. If the class fish dies in the middle of the year, you'll have to deal with lots of disappointed and grieving students. However, since goldfish are so inexpensive, they can easily be replaced. It can also be tempting for students to place their hands or other objects in the water, which can be bad for the fish. It may be wise to keep the fish out of reach when it is not being used for a lesson. A goldfish is an unobtrusive pet that provides lots of learning opportunities. As long as you have the time to keep the tank clean, it should make a wonderful addition to your classroom.   • Email to a friend • Article Search • View comments • Track comments • • The Finger Leather Coral Finger Leather Coral Alcyonium sp. "What has fingers, feels like leather, looks like a chili pepper, is called a colt… and lives in all the worlds oceans? Being a fast grower and easy to care for, the Finger Leather Coral is a great soft coral for aquarists! The Finger Leather Coral Alcyonium sp. is a great soft coral for beginners. They can survive in a variety of conditions – including different water temperatures, and different lighting conditions. In the wild the Alcyonium genus is found in all types of water including temperate, warm, and subtropical waters. They are found in basically all world waters and are easy to take care of… Read More   • Email to a friend • Article Search • View comments • Track comments • • More Recent Articles The Bearded Dragon Lizard The Maze Brain Coral Featured Pet of the Week: The Labrador Retriever Goliath Bird-eating Spider Choosing a Companion Pet: Are You a Dog or a Cat Person?

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