In the wilds of Africa, when it’s time for a family of elephants gathered at a watering hole to leave, the matriarch of the group gives the “let’s-go rumble” — as it’s referred to in scientific literature — kicking off a coordinated and well-timed conversation, of sorts, between the leaders of the clan. First, the head honcho moves away from the group, turns her back and gives a long, slightly ...

Kenya over the last few decades, and the change from a nomadic lifestyle to communally owned ranches, wildlife in the Samburu District is under threat from deforestation, land degradation, overgrazing by livestock, and unsustainable water use. Alexander Njue, who is also involved in a separate Earthwatchsponsored project studying the wildlife habitats in this area, hopes that wildlife can also ...

Water consumption by 12 female Przewalski horses was automatically measured in a semireserve for 17 months. Average daily consumption on a yearly basis was between 2.4 and 8.3 liters, but significant individual variation in water consumption and drinking frequency was recorded throughout the observation period. Individual differences were more clearly detectable during periods of hot and dry we...

In Merlot wines the evolution of volatile and non-volatile (ellagitannins) compounds extracted from winewoods while being macerated for 12 months was studied. Seven types of winewoods subjected to different toasting methods were used. Different rates of extraction, depending mainly on wood compounds origin (toasting or naturally present in wood) and on the watering process during toasting, were...

Anggrek merupakan jenis bunga yang banyak varietasnya, namun pembiakan secara vegetatif sangat lambat. Media tanam anggrek perlu menjadi perhatian agar berhasil dalam budidayanya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang dan mengimplementasikan sistem penyiram tanaman hias dengan menggunakan komunikasi nirkabel berbasis fuzzy logic. Sistem diberi nama e-Watering. dirancang mampu mengontrol elek...

Water stress causes defoliation, which can reduce yield and root quality of sugar beets (Beta vulgaris L.) through altered gas exchange characteristics of the leaves. In a two-year experiment, three sugar beet cultivars (Europa, Rival and Corsica) were subjected to three defoliation levels (control-C, moderate-MD, severe-SD) and re-watering after their exposition to drought for a month. Leaf ph...

This article focuses on the reconstruction, irrigation and greening of land that are among essential needs humans. Watering protection fruit trees available in gardens, there should be a known share is agreed between owner worker. Furthermore, hires man his palm or grape vineyards to take care these trees. The worker get certain In addition, this research includes: definition watering, its impo...