April 28, 2020
Nocturnal birds differ from diurnal ones, not just because the former is active at night in the hunting for prey, but there are even some physical […]
April 27, 2020
Native plants of the Mediterranean Islands have adapted to survive the long, hot dry summers and the short cool winters. Since conditions may be quite stressful, […]
April 26, 2020
On a global scale, one of the most dangerous plant bacterium is the Xylella fastidiosa, a plant pathogen which causes huge negative impacts not only on […]
April 24, 2020
The Convolvulus is a genius of about over 200 flowering plant species of the Bindweed or Morning Glory family, mostly climbing or trailing vines or herbs. […]
April 23, 2020
The Loquat is a species of flowering place in the Rosacea family, which includes peaches, apricots, cherry, prunes and more. The loquat (Naspli, Eriobotrya japonica), is […]
April 19, 2020
There are growing concerns across Europe that this unprecedented health crisis can potentially create pressures on food producers and cause a devastating impact on the agricultural […]
April 18, 2020
.During spring-time, the birds which visit the Maltese Islands are migrating from Sub-Saharan Africa towards their breeding sites in northern Europe. Amongst the migrating birds is […]
April 16, 2020
The firefly family of insects are well-known for their use of bioluminescence during twilight, between dawn and dusk to attract mates or prey. They are able […]
April 15, 2020
In areas which provide shade and dampness such as areas behind walls or along valleys, one may currently encounter the common Bear’s Breeches plant (Ħannewija, Acanthus […]