Plants Most plants let hungry insects rub against them, but lords and ladies have a trap. By having a rotten-smelling flower called a spadex, they attract owl midge flies (who want to lay eggs on rotting leaves). Once the flies slide inside the flower, the lords and ladies trap them, forcing them to brush off … Read more
Recently, I have watched Wild Isles which is about Britain’s nature. Over the next few weeks, I will be writing four posts based on my research: Wild Isles: Mating Wild Isles: Food-Webs and Hunting Strategies Wild Isles: Defenses Wild Isles: Relationships
The third Swallows and Amazons book, written by Arthur Ransome, takes the reader out to sea on a treasure hunt! The Amazons—Nancy and Peggy—and Swallows—John, Susan, Titty and Roger— are preparing the Wild Cat to leave on a sea-bound voyage with Captain Flint, when they meet Peter Duck. The old sailor accompanies them, telling a … Read more