I know it may be hard to convince you, but let me try: Don’t kill the next spider you see in your home. Why? Because spiders are an important part of nature and our indoor ecosystem – as well as being fellow organisms in their own right. People like to think of their dwellings as safely insulated from the outside world, but many types of spiders can be found inside. … [Read more...] about Why Should You Never Kill A Spider In Your Home
NATURE
Ingenious Land Art Installations For Larger-Than-Life Inspiration, Look to Nature
Estelle Chrétien, a French artist, draws attention to the natural world with her quirky interventions. Whether "sewing" a rift in a grass or placing a property tag on a rolling hill, Chrétien's land art makes viewers consider how we use nature and what role it plays in our lives. Les pieds au sec, Chrétien's partnership with artist Miguel Costa, examines the vital function … [Read more...] about Ingenious Land Art Installations For Larger-Than-Life Inspiration, Look to Nature
Puppies of the Rare Black Seal have been Spotted in an English Nature Reserve
When wildlife inspectors spotted ten extremely unusual black seal pups in England's largest grey seal colony on the north Norfolk coast, they were taken aback. Puppies of grey seals have a white coat that sheds in two to three weeks, revealing a grey coat beneath the white skin. According to the National Trust, about one out of every 400 grey seals has a velvety black … [Read more...] about Puppies of the Rare Black Seal have been Spotted in an English Nature Reserve