Ponds used for ablution in historic mosques in the Walled City are teeming with dengue mosquito larvae and in case of rain could become a major source of further infections, according to government ...

Complex microbial communities inhabit vertebrate digestive systems but thorough understanding of the ecological dynamics and functions of host-associated microbiota within natural habitats is limited.

Caddisflies (Trichoptera) have aquatic larvae and are found in a wide variety of habitats such as streams, rivers, lakes, ponds, spring seeps and temporary waters (vernal pools).The larvae of many ...

Life (as far as we know) started in water and is still very much dependent upon it. Find out about the animals and plants that rely on ponds, the history and key features of this habitat, and why we ...

Many of our muskegs are dotted with small ponds that are wonderful microcosms; I like to prowl around them, just to see what is going on there, at least among some of the larger forms of life. The ...

A pond is a fantastic way to attract wildlife into your garden and even a tiny pond will benefit a lot of animals. Many creatures are entirely aquatic, some start their lives in water and others need ...

The four pillars of attracting wildlife to your landscape are food, water, shelter, and space to raise young. A wildlife pond can check all these boxes for a variety of species. Last fall we decided ...

Children carry their dripping orange nets back from the pond, anxiously peering into them for the wriggling signs of life. I help to turn one of the nets carefully into the square, white plastic tank ...