Plant Reproduction
Backgrounders
Learn about pollination and other forms of sexual reproduction in plants. And did you know that plants can also reproduce asexually?
Vegetables
Picture Collections
14 images of some plants such as carrots, cabbage and leeks whose roots, stems or leaves are used for food
The Classification of Life: From Linnaeus to DNA Barcoding
Backgrounders
Learn about two taxonomy systems that scientists use to classify the life around us.
Should Scientists Clone Extinct Species?
STEM Explained
Cloning makes it possible to bring extinct species back to life. But is that a good idea?
Reptiles
Picture Collections
10 images of some cold-blooded vertebrates such as snakes, lizards and alligators typically having dry, scaly skin
Plants: Biomes
Picture Collections
9 images of plants in some large naturally occuring habitats called biomes such as tundra, grasslands and boreal forests
Plants: Germination
Picture Collections
6 images of some seedlings sprouting as one of the stages towards full plant growth
Plants: Growth
Picture Collections
10 images showing some stages of plant growth from planting to sprouts growing to harvesting
Plants: Needs
Picture Collections
8 images representing some of the needs of plants for healthy growth such as water, nutrients and light
Plants: Parts
Picture Collections
12 images of some major parts of plants such as stems, roots, flowers and leaves
Plants: Seeds
Picture Collections
6 images of some seeds which are the fertilized part of a plant used for germinating new plants such as fennel, kiwis and pumpkins
Insects: Part 2
Picture Collections
10 images of some animals that have 6 legs and 3 main body parts consisting of a head, thorax and abdomen.
Invertebrates: Marine
Picture Collections
8 images of some invertebrate animals such as sea anemones, coral and jellyfish that live in a marine environment
Plants: Leaves
Picture Collections
15 images of some shapes and colours of plant leaves such as shamrocks, purple beech tree leaves and Japanese Maple tree leaves.
Leaves: In Winter
Picture Collections
10 images of leaves in various winter conditions such as being covered in frost, snow and ice