Wednesday, July 28, 2010

July 28 - Dolphin Distress

Dolphin Distress - When a dolphin is injured or sick and cannot surface to breathe, it emits a two-part whistle that signals other dolphins to lift it to the surface. Dolphins will push ailing pod mates to the surface for weeks.

Thursday, July 15, 2010

July 15 - Ponderosa Pine


Ponderosa Pine - In the summer months, especially on warm days, the bark of the ponderosa pine tree emits a distinctive vanilla scent. The older the tree is, the stronger its scent will be.

Fire Fan - Wildfires can spread quickly by creating a self-perpetuating chain reaction. As the temperature around the fire increases, air near the fire warms and rises, creating winds that fan the flames. Hot fires manufacture their own weather systems.