This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Tuesday 24 May 2011
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What's In a Critter's Name? 26. Axolotl
The Axolotl was named after Xolotl, the Aztec god of fire and lightning. He could take the form of a salamander. Xolotl was associated with...
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Garden plants in France, The Netherlands, The UK and Sikkim (NE India).
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What a fine moth. We enjoyed seeing our first Beautiful Demoiselles of the year (about 2 weeks earlier than last year) ... here.
P.S. I meant caterpillar!
It is a developing moth. In the same way that an undergraduate is a developing graduate (well mostly).
Beautiful demoiselles are excellent and the timing change is very interesting.
I have put a whole bunch of caterpillars on Facebook. Some are extraordinary.
... will see if I can locate them, Paul.
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