Venus flytrap thrives in poor, acidic soil that stays damp but still has good drainage. Avoid planting it in regular potting soil: A blend of one-third sand and two-thirds sphagnum peat moss provides the best drainage and moisture retention. Don’t add lime to the soil and never add fertilizer. ShouldRead More →
Pied wagtails eat insects, but will feed on seeds and even rubbish in winter. They flock together at warm roost sites like reedbeds and sewage works or trees and bushes in city centres. Why do willy wagtails call at night? Daytime song acts as a signal to attract mates andRead More →
Some kites live on insects; others are primarily scavengers but also eat rodents and reptiles; and a few are strictly snaileaters. Are black kites friendly? Black kites in Delhi actively choose to live near humans, even accepting food that they offer. But the birds perceive people near their nests asRead More →
90% of the food they eat is pasture or hay. Undebatably this is the most favorite. In general, goats love to eat pasture, raisins, greens, chaffhaye, sunflower seeds, carrots, pumpkin seeds. What do you feed a goat daily? Each goat needs about two to four pounds of hay per dayRead More →
What Do Thrushes Eat? Thrushes are omnivorous. They enjoy most small invertebrates but their particular favourites are earthworms and snails. When insects aren’t in plentiful supply, the thrush will look for fruits and berries. Caterpillars, beetles, moths, and earthworms feature heavily in their diet. How do you attract Swainson’s thrush?Read More →
Male mosquitoes usually feed on the nectar of flowers whereas female mosquitoes depend on the mammal blood for its food. What do Anopheles gambiae do after feeding? Anopheles gambiae is especially adept at breeding in areas created by humans. After taking a blood meal, females often rest on nearby wallsRead More →
Pentas is one of the best pollinator-attracting plants around. It blooms all summer long, even during the hottest weather conditions. The large clusters of starry blooms on pentas are the perfect resting place for butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Are pentas good for butterflies? Pentas are some of the best annual,Read More →
“Just like us, birds need a varied diet to stay healthy,” a spokesperson for the RSPB tells us in a statement. “Although ducks and swans can digest all types of bread, too much can leave them feeling full without giving them all of the important vitamins, minerals and nutrients theyRead More →
Many creatures feed on tadpoles. These predators include animals like raccoons, water snakes, small alligators and crocodiles, predator birds with the example of Herons, and fish. Little turtles, predatory insects, and their larvae feed on tadpoles as well. Big tadpoles also feed on their smaller counterparts. Can my turtle eatRead More →
“Feed a cold, starve a fever” is an adage that’s been around for centuries. The idea most likely originated during the Middle Ages when people believed there were two kinds of illnesses. The illnesses caused by low temperatures, such as a cold, needed to be fueled, so eating was recommended.Read More →