Archive for May 4th, 2006
Staghorn Fern
Thursday, May 4th, 2006Common Name : Staghorn Fern Scientific Name: Platycerium bifurcatum Scientific Classification Kingdom Plantae Division Pteridophyta Class Pteridopsida Order Polypodiales Family Polypodiaceae Genus Platycerium Platycerium is a genus of fern in the Polypod family, Polypodiaceae. Ferns in this genus are widely known as Staghorn or Elkhorn ferns due to their uniquely-shaped fronds. This genus is epiphytic [...]
Caring For German Shepherd Dog
Thursday, May 4th, 2006The basic necessities of a German Shepherd Dog are: a brush, toothbrush, large dish for drinking water, and a proper diet to maintain coat, bones and teeth and overall health. Other required items include a collar, leash, a crate for sleeping quarters (and two blankets: one for sleeping and one to cover the crate so [...]
History of Dover Castle
Thursday, May 4th, 2006Built of a high cliff, in a strategic position facing threats from Europe, Dover castle has always been an important part of Britain’s line of defence. The Romans built a 80 feet high flint lighthouse on the remains of an iron age fort. In Saxon times a chapel was built for the castle garrison. Immediately [...]
