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Catching Ghost crabs by digging
Ghost crabs (genus Ocypode) comprise 22 different species and they are commonly also called `Sand crabs`. The scientific name Ocypode

Bluebottle jellyfish – a stingy creature
The bluebottle jellyfish, also known as Physalia utriculus, is commonly found along the coasts of non-tropical regions bordering the Atlantic,

Australian Firesaws
Firesaws are nowadays only known as a traditional fire making method at Pacific Islands. In Australia these methods were replaced

Neolithic fishhooks in Korea
During the Neolithic Age (8000 BCE – 1400 BCE), people across various regions began to adapt to the evolving natural

Utilizing Horseshoe Crabs as a Food Source
Foreword Horseshoe crabs are a not protected species in Thailand and are experiencing a significant decline. Their primary habitats, particularly

Pitpit – Edible grasses in Papua New Guinea
Three types of pitpit grow in Papua New Guinea: Coastal pitpit The pitpit plant looks like sugarcane to which it

Mahout training at Lampang province
The National Elephant Institute of the Forest Industry Organization of Thailand conducted mahout training for amateurs near Lampang. This institute

Finding True South in the Southern Hemisphere
The Southern Cross, or the Constellation of Crux, – as the name implies – is just visible in the Southern

Termite soil as building material
Termite mounds are primarily made of soil, which is excavated below the mound and carried to the surface by these

Sansevieria leaves and their uses
Sansevieria and its leaves used to be a genus of flowering plants that originated in Africa and southern Asia. This

How to find freshwater on sandy beaches?
Freshwater seepages occur along drainage lines on beaches, where the water table meets the sea. These seepages are fed by