A familiar example of the true lemur, the Ring-Tailed Lemur <i>(Lemur catta)</i> , or 'Madagascar cat', is a greyish, furry animal, with a fox-like face, and a long bushy tail banded with black and white. It is commonly seen in menageries. In its native habitat, it goes in troops which remain at rest during the heat of the day, but become noisy and active at dusk.

Ring-tailed Lemur

A familiar example of the true lemur, the Ring-Tailed Lemur (Lemur catta) , or 'Madagascar cat', is…

<i>Salsola kali</i>. This plant is also called a Russian Thistle, Prickly Glasswort, Tumbleweed, and Glasswort. It is a member of the amaranth family and is an annually growing herb. It has a bushy stem with many branches. It produces a small, white flower. It is native on sea beaches in Europe, western Asia, North and South America, and Australia.

Prickly Saltwort

Salsola kali. This plant is also called a Russian Thistle, Prickly Glasswort, Tumbleweed, and Glasswort.…