The Realm of Nature

[Silvershark]

THE REALM OF NATURE

FORUM: http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com

WEBSITE: http://realmofnature.webs.com

Explore the natural world from the giant blue whale to the tiniest of insects. Chat about animals of all shapes and sizes and catch up on the latest nature news from around the world. Share your creative side by sharing your wildlife related artwork be it writing, photography or drawings and chat about your pets.

Check out our website where you can find our online magazine, out the first Thursday of every month and maybe even YOU would like to add your contribution to the next issue!

My username there: Silvershark

 

[CyberFreak]

Looks good and i don't know if this is possible to do on your host but it would look better if you could center your logo.

 

[Silvershark]

Unfortunately that isn't possible with my current template and I can't find another that I like that has the centred logo.

 

[CyberFreak]

That is a shame... I didn't know how much access your host allowed you to have with the templates.

 

[+kingzai]

Goodluck on your forum(s)!

Hope you have an successful forum and remember, never give up!

 

[chaoscauser]

I would make your top banner larger

 

[Silvershark]

The logo or the Realm banner? The logo is a fixed size and the realm banner can't be any longer otherwise it stretches the page ~wink~

We have INCEST at one of the osprey nests we're watching on the forum ~lol~ And cat-poo coffee ~eeeek~

 

[Silvershark]

We are up to 99 members! Will you be the one to join and make our 100th member?

 

[Silvershark]

Latest news on the forum:

6 critically endangered blue iguanas have been found dead - http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld You can also find out more and view a photo gallery of these iguanas on the forum.

14 tiger cubs have been sighted in an Indian tiger sanctuary along with two pregnant tigresses - http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

After a year and a half, Winter the Dolphin has been fitted with a bionic tail http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

There is hope for the future of the African Wild Dog as they are reintroduced to new reserves in South Africa - http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

The Loch Garten Ospreys have been fighting off rivals and EJ has had a visitor she seemed to recognise... http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

Come and join in the chat at The Realm of Nature! http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com

 

[Silvershark]

Today on The Realm of Nature....

Find out how you can give honeybees a helping hand

A seagull decides to nest in a very strange location

A dog that had a little of six puppies gets six surprising additions to her family

Adding up adders - the hunt is on for Britains only venemous snake and test your knowledge on the UKs reptiles and amphibians by taking a quiz/

First ever photos of a right whale giving birth

And don't miss David Attenborough's fantastic series, The Life of Mammals, on BBC iPlayer now!

All that and much more over at The Realm of Nature!

http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com

 

[Silvershark]

What's going on at The Realm of Nature today...

From fiction to reality: Monty Pythons Norweigian Blue Parrot
http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

A billfish bonanza in Beneath The Waves
http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

Pilot Whales transform into the cheetahs of the deep
http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

A pond in Wales is filled with albino tadpoles
http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

The truth behind some great animal myths
http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

Polar bears gain threatened status - but this won't protect them from the main threat to their survival: Global Warming
http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

Tarantula in a grape bag: A father had a shock when a tarantula crawled out from a bag of grapes he was about to feed to his 4-year-old child
http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

All that and plenty more over at The Realm of Nature forum!

http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com

 

[Silvershark]

Welcome to the June issue of the Realm of Nature's forum Newsletter! The fifth issue of our online magazine - The Realm - is out now and in this issue we have...

Nature News - May : Catch up wth the latest wildlife news from around the world
Survival in the Mountains : Discover the difficulties of surviving on the mountain environment
A Day at the Hawk Conservancy Trust : Read about a day out at the Hawk Conservancy Trust and some of the conservation work they are doing to protect brds of prey in the wild
Photo Gallery: The Black Kite
The Invertebrates - Taking to the Air : Travel to when insects first took to the air
DVD Review - SharkWater : A review of the new DVD release SharkWater
Abandoned? : What to do if you think you have an orphaned baby animal
ACT NOW! : The latest campaigns from around the world
Comments & Letters : Have your say about this issue of the magazine

Read Issue 5 here - http://realmofnature.webs.com/therealmissue5.htm

And on the forum there has been lots going on!

Springwatch is now on our screens showing off the British wildlife at its best http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

Check out Creative Nature for loads of new nature and animal photos and videos - http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld With summer nearly here now is the time to get out there and locate some wildlife.

Not all wildlife is hard to find though, such is the case with the pair of swallows nesting in my shed! Their eggs are due to hatch next week so fingers crossed all will go well for them - whatever happens though I'll keep you updated! http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

All of the Ospreys now have their chicks. EJ and OVS aredoing well so far with their three chicks - fingers crossed for a successful season for these two! http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

For the first time in over 20 years, Black-winged stilts have also managed to nest successfully in the UK http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

But there is some bad news for some breeding birds. Puffins on the Isle of May are thought to be down to 41,000 pairs down from 70,000 in 2003.http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

However, there was a lucky escape for an emu that was set to become an omlette... http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

All this and much more on The Realm of Nature forum!

http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com

http://realmofnature.webs.com

 

[Silvershark]

Today on The Realm of Nature...

Following the stranding of three divers on an island where they had to fight off the largest of lizards, the Komodo Dragon, we have a couple of articles that ask just how dangerous are these huge reptiles...http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

A disturbing report from China concerns the sale of tiger bone while being sold at some tiger farms despite the trade in tiger parts being illegal...http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

Common dolphins have mysteriously stranded in a river in Cornwall and so far 26 have died, some thought to have been pregnant. Rescuers are working to save the remaining dolphins still trapped in the worst stranding in the UK in over 20 years - http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

The inquiry into Donald Trump's plans to build a golf course in Scotland has started. Trump has ignored responses from his own experts that said that the current plans would damage the dune ecosystem and he refuses to not build on the shifting dune system - http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

Ever wanted to spot a big cat in the UK? Well now you might have a chance as webcams are installed in big cat hotspots...http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

Tragedy has struck our pair of swans, Hanzel and Gretel as a mink raided their nest...http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

The end of this month will also see the start of the International Whaling Commissions meeting - we will keep you updated on this and all the other things going on in the natural world over at The Realm of Nature!

http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com

 

[Silvershark]

What's been going on at The Realm of Nature?

Rufus has been sharing some photos of her local reserve in Creative Nature and has updated her diary on the swans Hanzel and Gretel. Alas, the pair didn't have any success breeding this year...read here to find out why - http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

The Loch Garten ospreys have been busy as well with the male having to fend of not one, not two but THREE intruding ospreys! - http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

The next generation of meerkats are stepping into the spotlight in Meerkat Manor and we have a photo gallery of some of the new stars and a quiz to decide which of the meerkats you are.

With Fathers Day tomorrow, it's time to celebrate the best of the best of the natural worlds dads.

And don't forget to check out the photos of a REAL unicorn! Believe me, it s NO joke! http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

The birth of a baby beluga whale has been caught on film in captivity - http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

Would you drink milk from a bag? Might sound strange but take a look here to see what we're talking about - http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

And finally we have a number of petitions and e-mail campaigns against whaling in Act Now! so make your voice heard here - http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

All that and plenty more at The Realm of Nature!

http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com

http://realmofnature.webs.com

 

[Silvershark]

Here is what has been going on at The Realm Of Nature the last few weeks...

The IWC meeting has started and it looks set for compromise possibly allowing limited commercial whaling in coastal waters.

There are lots of fun meerkat manor related topics on these charming natives of Africa

There was bad news for my swallows as their nest ended up abandoned and in general swallows, martins and swifts have suffered a decline.

Nemo is in trouble with some populations of the orange and white clownfish suffering a dramatic decline over the last few years thought to be a result of an increase in trade in the species following the release of the popular film, Finding Nemo.

Don't miss the stunning photos of the golden ray migration in the Gulf of Mexico and various other photo galleries that have been added to the forum showing natural beauty at it's best.

Check out Wildlife Friendly Lifestyle to read about my attempts to grow my own salad and follow my progress over the next few months.

Watch a video of a tiger cub that has been adopted by a dog and join in with some of the quizzes that are on the forum.

Next week will see the release of Issue 6 of our online magazine, The Realm and plenty more!

Check it out - http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com

Everyone is welcome!

 

[Silvershark]

Welcome to The Realm of Nature's July 2008 Newsletter! A lot has been going on on the forum over the last month but firstly I'd like to start by offering a warm welcome to all the new members who have joined us over the last month!

The 6th issue of our online magazine, The Realm, is out now and in this issue we have:

Nature News - Catch up with the lastest news from the natural world
UK Dolphin Stranding - Read about the stranding of common dolphins in the UK and explore the potential causes
The Invertebrates - Armoured Warriors - Enter the world of one of the most successful creatures on the planet, the beetles
Grow your own salad - Read about my attempts to grow my own salad and find out how you can do the same
DVD Review - Tiger: Spy in the Jungle - A review of this BBC Tiger documentary
Photo Gallery: Sunny Walk - A beautiful gallery of photos
ACT NOW! - The lastest campaigns
The Realm of Nature Forum's 3rd Birthday! - Let's celebrate!
Comments & Letters - Have your say on this issue of The Realm

Check it out today here - http://realmofnature.webs.com/therealmissue6.htm

As always, contributions for the next issue are most welcome!

Meanwhile on the forum...

The IWC meeting was held this month and resulted in Greenland being denied the right to add humpback whales to their quota. However, the meeting ended with the promise of compromise at next years meeting. This could result in the end of Japan's scientific whaling, but allow limited commercial whaling.

http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

The ancent Tuatara of New Zealand could soon be wiped out by climate change. The last survivor of a lineage of reptiles that lived during the reign of the dinosaurs, the sex of baby tuataras is temperature dependant. As global warming pushes up the temperatures, more and more males are being born and fewer females.

http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

While tigers in Nepal are being decimated by poachers leaving just 6-14 tigers when there were once 20-50 (http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld) India has begun attempt to reintroduce tigers to a reserve where tigers were eradicated through poaching and encroachment (http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld). This comes at a time though when the trade in tiger parts is still rife with tiger farms in China found to be selling a wine made from tiger bones (http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld).

The unusual life cycle of a chameleon that lives on the island of Madagascar has been revealed. Unlike the life cycle of most reptiles, these chameleons have a life cycle more like that of insects living for just a few months, mating and then dying.

http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

Half of the bears recently rescued from a Chinese bear bile farm where the contents of the bears bile are drained to make traditional medicine have died. Many were riddled with cancer from where the tube was inserted.

http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

A flourishing wetland in Kenya is to be destroyed to make way for sugarcane in order to produce biofuels. Home to 350 species of birds and a variety of reptiles, mammals and fish including lions, sharks and elephants thje crop will force these animals out of this rich habitat along with the people that also shared this land.

http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

The Loch Garten Ospreys have continued to entertain the public, but there was some sad news last month as the youngest chick died. Both parents have been providing the chicks with fish, and driving away rival ospreys that stray into their territory.

http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

The Caribbean Monk Seal, last seen in 1952, has been officially declared extinct. Though there have been a few suspected sightings of the seals it is thought that these were other species.

http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

Tuna fishing by large vessels in the Mediterranean is to be banned this year following the illagal activities of several fleets of tuna fishing boats.

http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com/view ... turalworld

There is much, much more going on at the forum so come and pay us a visit and catch up on the goings on in the natural world.

http://thenaturalworld.forumup.com

 

[CyberFreak]

Wow... alot to talk about -lol-

The allignment on parts of you style seems to be wrong like the copyright at the bottom i think would be better centered... Other then that good luck -D-

 

[Carson]

I'm not a huge "nature guy", but I have to say, your forum looks really good! You have an active community that is going at a good pace! 🙂

Good luck with your forum! 😀

 

[Silvershark]

Wow... alot to talk about -lol-

The allignment on parts of you style seems to be wrong like the copyright at the bottom i think would be better centered... Other then that good luck -D-

Yeah, I can't fix that though it is to do with the template. I've been thinking of changing the template to something more suited to larger images/banners but as the host s meant to be changing to PHPBB3 soon I don't know whether to bother or not ~lol~

 

[Murder he Wrote]

You're forum looks great.

I think the style matches your forum nicely, and you've got a good balance of topics / posts.

Best of luck with your site and forum! ~smile~