Archives for Science - Page 7
The Stag Hound Dog
(Originally Published 1894) "The stag hound," says Colonel Smith, "was a large stately animal, equal or little less than the blood hound, and originally, like that race, slow, sure, cautious…
Walking Your Cat
While there is some concern that giving your cat a taste of the great outdoors will turn him into a demanding puss who sits by the door meowing incessantly to…
The Fox Hound Dog
(Originally Published 1894) "In giving a description of the various breeds of Hound dogs," says Mr. Jesse, "everyone must be aware, that by crossing and recrossing them many of those…
Are Archaeologists Always Absent-Minded?
Doesn’t it seem that archaeologists show up a lot in popular culture these days? The most familiar images of Indiana Jones and Lara Croft leap to mind; but you can…
Oops, The Cat Got Out
Fluffy may have been a contented couch-potato-kitty all winter long, but now spring breezes are wafting through the open windows and bringing with them the allurements of the great outdoors.…
The Beagle Dog
(Originally Published 1894) The Beagle is called by Mr. Jesse, "a Foxhound in miniature," and he adds nothing can well be more perfect than the shape of these small dogs.…
A History of British Architecture
By Adrian Tinniswood 1. The Middle Ages - 1066 and all that 2. Buildings of the Middle Ages 3. The Tudors - stately and curious workmanship 4. Tudor Palaces and…
But He Doesn’t Like It
What can be done with an uncooperative cat when you need to give medication, trim nails, or brush out dead hair? Here are a few suggestions: * If you have…
The Pointer
(Originally Published 1894) The pointer (Canis avicularis) as resembling the race of hounds, more than any other of the shooting or gun dogs is placed next to them in the…
Keeping It Fun
The aquarium hobby has a high rate of drop out. It always has had, and probably always will have. Persons who drop out of the hobby will give you lots…
The Large Home Aquarium
Thinking about a large home aquarium? Even if you aren’t, there are plenty of good reasons for getting one. Perhaps you’d like to house a really big fish or two,…
Setting Up A Tank, for Dummies
Your first tank arrives home, possibly with a bag of fish, possibly not. Possibly with a kit-type collection of assorted lights, heaters, and filters, possibly not. What are you going…
The brackish water aquarium
What is brackish water? It is surprising how many people believe that the term brackish means dirty. If you look it up in the dictionary, you will find that in…
Pat’s Basic Guide to a Successful Freshwater Aquarium
Read these notes and maintain a healthy, problem-free aquarium. You won't encounter the usual problems that occur and you won't be among those who ask "Why did my fish die?"…
Rock and Wood in Aquascaping
What would a captive aquatic system without aquascaping? A water-filled box with at least one transparent viewing panel? Or, consider if decor possibilities were confined to "novelty" ornaments. How many…
Start right with tropical fishkeeping
Some helpful tips when starting with tropical freshwater fishes Introduction Freshwater tropical fish, as their name suggests, originate in freshwater rivers and lakes in the warmer parts of the world,…
The use of Bogwood in aquaria
Dec. 2002: The following article will appear in a forthcoming issue of Ryedale Reporter, the monthly magazine of Ryedale Aquarist Society, North Yorkshire, England. Mr. Ali is a well-known figure…
Setting Up A New Aquarium
Take It Slow and Be Successful It's an all too common occurrence, a new aquarist gets this brilliant idea to rush out and buy a new aquarium, set it up,…
The Tranquil Aquarium
I hear that jellyfish were recently all the rage in Japan. Watching the pulsating bells slowly move about the aquarium is supposed to be very relaxing; reducing blood pressure and…
New Aquarium Blues: The Nitrogen Cycle
You have bought yourself a new aquarium, filled it up with water, then added a few fish, and naturally you feed them. The fish digest the food and excrete waste…