Harmonia axyridis is a ladybird beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae and order Coleoptera. It is a hefty sized ladybird beetle resident to eastern Asia but has been introduced to North America and Europe in …

Tuna are marine fishes belonging to the family Scombridae. They are scientifically known as Thunnus. Tuna are fast swimmers and are known to swim with a speed of 70 km/h or even more. The flesh …

Herring is scientifically known as Clupea. It is an oily fish dwelling in the shallow temperate waters of North Pacific and North Atlantic oceans including the Baltic Sea. Two species are well known including the …

Bees are one of the most complex organisms that can be found in the world. They were creating structures before man ever did. They have a vast population (where most have their needs met) of …

World of Nature is one of three product categories offered by Schleich, a German company celebrating its 75th year. This world is divided into two sub-categories. The first is the Farm Collection, which has a …

The hummingbird is delightful and charming, to say the least. I often see them, and they speak out to me when I walk out into my garden. Hummingbirds are a welcome part of any garden …

I have been a keen ornithologist for many years and owls have always fascinated me, especially the local barn owl which I watched hunting over nearby farmland on summer evenings. But I always wondered what …

A red-tailed hawk and a barn owl live by my home. My house is nestled in a vineyard about a mile from town. There is a pond located behind the vineyard that has water in …

Spain is home to a number of interesting creatures, the most intriguing of which are the reptiles and mammals. There’s the Iberian Lynx, a critically endangered animal that looks like a bobcat with tufted ears; …

Woodpeckers are a fabulous addition to any backyard or garden. Not only are they gorgeous birds, but they also provide a soundtrack of soft, melodious drumming. If you’re thinking about adding a woodpecker box to …