Articles from October 2006
The Nature Notes archive is where you'll find my past writings and natural history notes. You are currently viewing a list of articles that were published in October 2006.
12 Black Rhinos Released in South African Reserve · 31 Oct 2006
The WWF reports that twelve black rhinos (Diceros bicornis) have been released into a reserve located in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The release marks a modest but encouraging step in the protection and recovery of this critically...
Jaguars Roam North into Arizona and New Mexico · 18 Oct 2006
Jaguars (Panthera onca) are once again reclaiming parts of their former habitat in the southwestern US. Motion sensing cameras have captured images of at least four jaguars that have roamed across the Mexico border into areas of...
Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) · 14 Oct 2006
Male bullfinches are a delicately colored bird with bright salmon-pink belly, sides, breast and cheeks; smoky grey mantle; white vent, undertail coverts and rump; and black primaries, secondaries, crown and tail.
Mysteries of the Monk Seal · 2 Oct 2006
The monk seal is woven into the tapestry of human history. In ancient Greek culture, the monk seal—because of its love for the sea and the sun—was believed to be protected by Poseidon and Apollo. The image...
