Trees of the Durio sp. (Durian) are pollinated by a number of animals and insects. They include flying foxes, fruit bats, honeybees and also birds.| Bird Ecology Study Group
Simple Summary– about two days after pollination, or a day after fertilization, corn silks degrade and detach from ovules (potential corn kernels) and provide the earliest indication of successful pollination/fertilization– the “shake test” – peeling back ear husks, giving it a tap and observing how many silks remain attached – can quickly provide an indication [...]Read More...| Field Crop News
As the days got longer and the skies sunnier, nature has finally come back to life, entirely! After a long winter and a shy spring, we are all eager to enjoy once again our summer activities. Blooming flowers, birds and wildlife normally keep us entertained on a daily basis, but today I will focus on […]| 1000 Places and Memories
Merlin and MTBC team members spent 19 days in Costa Rica last November on a filming trip for “Bat City” with its Director and Emmy Award-winning cinematographer, Skip Hobbie. “Bat City” will be a 15-minute educational documentary highlighting the beauty and ecological importance of bats from around the world, and Merlin’s role in protecting the […] The post Challenging torrential rains countered by cooperative bats in Costa Rica appeared first on Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation.| Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation
It’s no secret that local bees, butterflies, and birds work hard to pollinate all the flowers, trees, and plants in Chattanooga. However, we thought National Pollinator Month would be a perfect season for the Chattanooga Zoo to showcase a lesser known, but just as important, pollinator. Kinkajous are one of the rainforest’s most important vehicles, carrying pollen from one flower to another (to another) within their range from Southern Mexico to Southern Brazil. Like insects and birds, ...| Chattanooga Zoo Crew Blog