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Archive for May 4th, 2006

Staghorn Fern

Thursday, May 4th, 2006

Common 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 and is native to tropical areas of South America, [...]

Caring For German Shepherd Dog

Thursday, May 4th, 2006

The 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, 2006

Built 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 [...]