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Monkeypox: should we be concerned?

lot about monkeypox or monkeypox right now, it's because doctors are facing a novel situation. This is the first time this virus has appeared in non-endemic countries in Europe and North America. This disease is a zoonosis, that is, a virus transmitted from animals to humans, the first cases of ...

06
June
2022

5 good reasons to visit the Auvergne Volcanoes Park

r a remarkable biodiversity Auvergne is also a prime destination for nature lovers. The fauna and flora of this vast volcanic territory include numerous endemic species. The species sheltered by the park are mainly mountainous, such as the chamois, the Corsican mouflon, the peregrine falcon, and the ...

10
Oct
2007

The Seychelles: a heavenly destination

settings for film and advertising shoots. But this destination is not only characterized by its incredible beauty. It is also a preserved Space for endemic species as unique as the world's largest seed (the famous Coco de mer), the jellyfish tree, or the Seychelles Song Magpie and Seychelles War ...

23
Sep
2008

The vanilla tree, the plant that produces vanilla

tilized, they give oblong pods that look like large green beans. In the wild, the fertilization of the vanilla flower is done by the melipone (a bee endemic to Mexico) or by hummingbirds. In the absence of these pollinating animals, artificial fertilization is carried out by putting pollen in con ...

15
Sep
2010

Tatihou Island: A Destination Between Nature and Culture

hat bring together several hundred coastal species: • A discovery garden or "habitats garden" • A three-hectare maritime garden, which highlights the endemic plants of the Atlantic Channel • An acclimatization garden that features exotic species in the former courtyards of the Lazaret. Tahiti' ...

21
Aug
2012

Singapore : 5 Places to Discover the City-State differently

and offers an incredible dive into a huge equatorial forest. With nearly 500 animal species and over 800 varieties of flowers and trees, many species endemic to Singapore it is a unique showcase for the region's biodiversity. As a visitor, you can choose from one of its 4 hiking trails depending ...

18
May
2022

Taiwan : Discover the Beautiful Island differently

esented today by 3 rocks called the three immortals. The very isolated island has remained untouched by human civilization and has preserved abundant endemic seaside plant species, and has naturally become a nature reserve thereafter. In 1987, the government built The Dragon Bridge, so called bec ...

23
June
2022

Exotic flora: 3 emblematic flowers of Malaysia

, we must also mention the rafflesia which is the largest flower in the world. One of the species of the genus Rafflesia, the Rafflesia keithii is endemic to Sabah, one of the two East Malaysian states located north of the island of Borneo. So to hope to see this spectacular flower, you'll nee ...

23
Nov
2022

Fruit: 5 unusual facts about kiwi fruit

and growers chose this symbolic name because the outward appearance of the fruit looks very much like the plumage of this small brownish bird. This endemic bird of the country was also an excellent symbol to promote this product from New Zealand to the world. 4- There are four different varie ...

10
Jan
2023

The Gardens of Awakening: an educational park in Brittany.

an educational program to raise awareness about living organisms. In addition to aromatic and medicinal plants, these gardens showcase farm animals and endemic species from the region, such as the Breton draft horse, the Ouessant sheep, the Froment du Léon cow, and the Rennes cuckoo chicken. A edu ...

18
Sep
2023

Sustainable tourism in Malaysia: 3 highlights of this destination

balpine forests. This wide range of ecosystems explains why this territory is home to exceptional plant diversity. The local flora includes not only endemic species of Malaysia but also specimens representing the flora of the Himalayas, China, and Australia! 2- A legendary eco-labeled hotel The exc ...

19
Oct
2023

Tapinoma magnum: Everything You Need to Know About This Invasive Ant in 5 Questions

the origin of the ant Tapinoma magnum? The media often refer to them as Corsican ants, but the representatives of the species Tapinoma magnum are not endemic to the Isle of Beauty. This ant species is native to the Mediterranean basin and only arrived in Corsica in 2020. It was probably imported to ...

19
Aug
2024

Punk Garden: Why Try Éric Lenoir's No-Maintenance Garden

garden. In summary: go ahead and don't be afraid of doing it wrong! To all those who already have a garden and want to make it a bit more punk, Éric Lenoir advises letting endemic species and those usually considered weeds grow... Let them grow and observe what emerges. You can then sort through a ...

23
Oct
2024