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Editor: Barbara Nicholson Bell
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This is the place to learn the facts about all living things, whether plant or animal, in all their fascinating diversity! Learn about our natural world of plants & animals in such topics as birds, cats, dogs, horses, other mammals, reptiles and amphibians, saltwater fish and freshwater fish, and even insects - and you can find out about animals in more depth by reading about pet care. We pay attention to the value of wildlife conservation, as well. The latest information about the world of plants and animals is based on up-to-date research.

The writers at Botany will give you the facts of the science; the writers of plants and bulbs, landscaping, organic gardening, houseplants, flower gardens, desert/water-wise gardening, vegetable and water gardens will put it into practical perspective for you.

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Plants & Animals

Create a Water Garden For Meditation

In: Creating Ponds/Water Features

By: Feature Writer Tricia Edgar

Create a quiet water garden for meditation. Choose pond ornaments and plants that create small ripples and reflect in the water. more...

Sarcoptic Mange in Dogs

In: Pet Diseases

By: Feature Writer Lorie Huston

Scabies, or sarcoptic mange, is a parasitic disease which may affect both dogs and people and which causes extreme itchiness and hair loss resulting in a skin rash. more...

Shrubs for Attracting Songbirds

In: Shrubs

By: Feature Writer Angela England

Attracting birds to the garden landscape can be easy for gardeners who plant these shrubs that feed and house native bird species. more...

Propofol Anesthesia in Pets

In: Pet Products

By: Feature Writer Lorie Huston

Propofol, also known as Diprivan®, is commonly used to induce and maintain anesthesia for short periods of time in pets. Propofol needs to be monitored closely during use more...

Garden Perennials for Attracting Songbirds

In: Perennial Plants

By: Feature Writer Angela England

Attracting birds to the garden landscape can be easy for gardeners who plant perennials that provide songbirds with a source of food. more...

The Great Spotted Woodpecker of the Old World

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

The Great Spotted Woodpecker lives in much of the northern hemisphere, except in North America, and still thrives despite human activities throughout its range. more...

Chinese Freshwater Emperor Bat Fish

In: Aquariums

By: Feature Writer Douglas DuHamel

Just like catfish and algae eaters, the Chinese Emperor Bat Fish sifts through aquarium gravel and eats discarded food and removes algae from plants, rocks and driftwood. more...

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