Wolfsbane was used as protection against werewolves and vampires In European folklore, wolfsbane was believed to protect against werewolves and vampires. Others believed that touching wolfsbane on a full moon could cause shape-shifting. Historically, wolfsbane was used in small doses to treat patients who had delusions of being a wolf. It was also said to …
Bats are the only mammals capable of sustained flight. Bat wings are essentially modified hands with a thin membrane. The membrane stretches between the fingers and extends down the sides of the body and legs. It is made of skin and other connective tissues. A native to Florida, the Mexican or Brazilian free-tailed bat, can …
Vampire Bats Do Exist Most bats eat insects or fruit. However, there are three species of bats, known as vampire bats, that feed on blood from livestock. Bats are pollinators of the agave plant, which is used to make tequila Bats play a critical role in pollination and seed dispersal for a lot of fruits …
Ghost Pipe is a pale white wildflower that thrives on mushrooms Ghost pipe also known as Indian pipe gets its name from its ghostly color and resemblance to the Native American peace pipe Ghost pipe, also known as Indian pipe or corpse plant, is a white, waxy, and translucent wildflower found in North American forests. The various names …
The name “Aspen” comes from the Greek word “Aspis,” meaning shield. Aspen wood was also once used to make shields. Did you know, the world’s largest living organism is an aspen tree named “Pando.” Aspen trees reproduce through a process called regenerative cloning where new trees sprout from a single extensive root system. This means …