Moss

Moss

Mosses are often found in damp or shady locations, they are small flowerless plants that grow in green clumps. They are typically 0.2-10 cm tall, but you can also find larger species which can grow up to 50 cm in height. They do not have seeds, they use spores to reproduce. Mosses get commonly mixed up with liverworts and lichens. There are around 12,000 species of mosses!!! You will most likely see them in the deep, damp forests or at the edges of streams. They can also be found in cracks between paving stones in damp city streets, and on roofs. In England, pretty much every roof has moss on it, because it rains so much! It is a lovely looking plant, many gardeners keep it for decoration.

Moss growing on damp branches

Mosses do not have roots. They can live underwater. Mosses were the first plants to survive on solid ground. They evolved from algae. Most species of moss will live from  3 to 10 years, depending on how much water there is. Just like all plants, they get there energy from the sun.  Most mosses are in a group called Bryopsida.

Five Of The Most Beautiful Snakes In The World

1. Green Tree Python 

The Green Tree Python is found in Australia and New Guinea. It can grow up to 6 feet (2 meters).

They inhabit a variety of places such as trees, bushes, shrubs and rain forests. They mainly feed on rodents, their favorite thing to eat is Mice.

2. Red - Headed Krait

The Red - Header Krait is a highly venomous nocturnal snake which inhabits forested hills. It is mostly found in Thailand, in or near water, and grows up to 7 feet (2 meters) It eats other snakes!

3. Blue Racer Snake

The Blue Racer Is extremely active and fast, almost as fast as the Black mamba (fastest snake in the world). It inhabits a lot of places such as bushes, swamps, woods and ect... It is mostly found in the southern part of Peninsula. Young eat insects such as Grasshoppers, small frogs, spiders, worms ect....Adults mainly feed on small rodents and other snake species.

4. Oriental Whip Snake

The Oriental Whip Snake Is a non-venomous snake. It can grow up to 6 feet (2 meters). It eats small reptiles and amphibians mainly frogs and lizards. It inhabits forest and park lands in China,India and Philippines, it is commonly seen on the edges of bushes in the sun. 

5. California Red-Sided Garter Snake

I  personally think this is the most beautiful snake in the world.

It is a small snake,only growing up to 100cm, It is found in California, they are extremely good swimmers,so they prefer habitats such as: streams, ponds, ditches or marshes. They have a small life span of 2-4 years. They are actually venomous, but don't have enough venom to harm a human. They like to feed on fish, small reptiles and insects.