Tim takes an exclusive look at the natural wonder, billed by some as Canberra's Kakadu.

Birds, box turtles, salamanders, toads, frogs, and scores of beloved invertebrates such as fireflies, bees, butterflies, and moths, all rely on leaf litter for shelter. Leaf litter is especially ...

“Critters ranging from turtles and toads to songbirds, mammals and invertebrates rely on leaf litter for food, shelter and nesting material. Many moth and butterfly caterpillars overwinter in ...

This fall has been a good one for mushroom hunters. Late summer rain and cooler conditions have produced the largest bounty ...

Together with twigs, tree seeds and bits of fallen bark, these leaves are a layer of life that ecologists refer to as ‘leaf litter’. Thousands of species live among the leaf litter ...

As explained in a recent New York Times article, leaf litter not only naturally composts into the root system of the tree, but it is also, “home to all sorts of animals, including invertebrates ...

3. Use a spade to dig a hole about seven centimetres deep and 45 centimetres wide. 4. Fill the base of the hole with a thin layer of dry leaf litter - dead plant material such as leaves, twigs and ...

Nick Kanakis (USA) gains a glimpse into the secret life of wrens. Nick spotted this young grey-breasted wood wren foraging. Knowing it would disappear into the forest if approached, he found a clear ...

Arthropods dominate plant litter decomposition in drylands Date: October 15, 2024 Source: eLife Summary: An analysis of leaf litter breakdown in climatically diverse habitats shows that ...

The worm snake might be one of the most elusive and curious creatures you’ve never seen. These small, fossorial snakes spend most of their lives underground or hidden in leaf litter, making them one ...