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MOST DANGEROUS LIZARS

  MOST DANGEROUS LIZARS Lizards are a diverse group of reptiles that belong to the order Squamata, which also includes snakes. They have scaly skin, four legs (except for some legless species), movable eyelids, and external ear openings. They are mostly carnivorous and have various adaptations to avoid predators, such as venom, camouflage, and tail regeneration. There are more than 7,000 species of lizards in the world, living in different habitats and climates. Some of the most well-known lizards are the Komodo dragon, the chameleon, the gecko, and the iguana. Lizards are not dangerous to humans, however, some lizards are poisonous and can harm a person if they are touched or bitten by these reptiles. Certain lizards, such as the Komodo dragon, can grow to large sizes and have been known to attack and kill people. Most lizards, in reality, are harmless to humans, as are most turtles; however, there are certain members of both groups that can kill, maim, make ill, or inflict at...
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ENVIRONMENT - QUIZ

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ENVIRONMENT - QUIZ 1.     Which country consumes the most energy in the world? (a) Russia (b) China (c) USA (d) Russia 2.     Which country produces the most energy in the world? (a) Iraq (b) China (c) USA (d) Russia 3.     Three Mile Island was the site of what disaster?        (a) The worst nuclear explosion in the world       (b) The worst forest fires in U.S history       (c) The worst accident in U.S nuclear reactor industry       (d) The worst oil spill in U.S. history 4.     Which two measurements are applied to indicate radioactivity? (a) Curie (ci) and Bacquerel (Bq) (b) Temperature and Humidity (c) Rado and Roentgen (d) Sievert and Temperature 5.     Which substance make up 78% of the air ? (a) Argon (b) Oxygen (c) Carbon dioxide (d) Nitrogen 6. ...
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ECOLOGY - QUIZ

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  ECOLOGY -  QUIZ 1.     An example for a parasite-host relationship is……………………… (a) a fly eating from a dish kept upon a table (b) a vine creeps upon a larger tree for support (c) a tick living on a dog (d) a woodpecker on a coconut tree 2.     Sheep and kangaroos both eat the same grass in a paddock. This is an example for……………….. (a) Competition (b) Predation (c) Parasitism (d) Dependence        3.     The relationship where two different organisms live          closely together for long period is called……………..             (a) Predation             (b) Competition             (c) Symbiosis             (d) Parasitism 4.     Organisms that are most affected by the change of seasons are: (a) Plants...
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Vallikattu Kavu

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VALLIKATTU KAVU- A Temple That Dedicated to Conserve Monkeys E nvironmental conservation was an integral part of Indian culture. In Vedic texts there were many instructions to conserve forests, wildlife and the environment. Adarva veda says, Yathe, bhume vikhanami Kshipam thathapi rohath Ma the marma vimrugwari Ma the hridayamarpitham This means, “What of thee I dig out Let that quickly grow over.                                                                    Let me not hit thy vitals or thy heart.” Later the great king Asoka who ruled a major part of the present India defined a king’s duty as not merely to protect citizens and punish wrong doers but also to preserve animal life and forest trees. These  conservation  messages and instructions passed by religious texts and...
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101 Facts about Spiders

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101 Facts about Spiders Spiders are vital to a healthy ecosystem. They eat harmful insects, pollinate plants, and recycle dead animal and plants back into the earth. They are also a valuable food source for many small mammals, birds, and Fish. However, spiders are considered as fearful and nuisance by human beings. March 14 is commemorated as "Save a spider day" and it is for the conservation of spiders. The message is to encourage people not to kill a spider they find in their home but rather move it outside. Given below are some spider facts. Just go through them. You will get a comprehensive knowledge about spiders.   A spider ’ s body has a special oily substance that keeps it from getting stuck in its web.   A female black widow needs to mate only once. After she has mated, she can produce eggs for the rest of her life. A red widow female spider will begin feeding on the male while they are still mating. However, the male practically force feeds h...
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