The catnip plant is a member of the mint family. Its scientific name is “Nepeta Catria.” The plants native growing regions are Europe, Asia and Africa. Settlers coming to North America brought the plants with them where it found the soil to its liking and has been growing like a weed since then. Catnip is […]
The Western Hognose snake is known by a number of names including the Puff Adder and Plains Hognose. The Hognose has become a popular pet because of its availability, its wonderful colors, patterns and mutations and its ease of care. The Western Hognose was classified in the 19th century as a non-venomous, medium sized, diurnal […]
Was the biblical Noah the first conservationist? It certainly seems so since he saved all species (except the species which live in the sea) aboard his ark during the flood. The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo created a visitor’s center in the shape of Noah’s ark, which according to the zoo’s website, “was meant to symbolize the […]
