Flora and Fauna

Endemics of St. Helena Endemics of St. Helena- Fragments from the Wreck of an Ancient World: The isolated Atlantic island of St Helena's harboured forty-five special plant species and hundreds of animal… Introduction to St Helena Endemics Introduction to St Helena Endemics- St Helena has an impoverished but unique flora of 49 endemic (found on St Helena and no where else in the world) species of flowering plant and… The Wirebird The Wirebird- The Wirebird is featured on St Helena's coat of arms and is held in great affection by island residents. First mentioned in 1638, the species was not fors a result o… The Wirebird - St Helena National Bird The Wirebird - St Helena National Bird- The Wirebird Chardrius sanctae helenae is the last surviving endemic land bird on St Helena. The wirebird is closely related to the Kittlit… Journal of the History of Biology Journal of the History of Biology- Devoted to the history of the biological sciences, with additional interest and concern in philosophical and social issues confronting biology. … International Society for the History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Biology (ISHPSSB) International Society for the History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Biology (ISHPSSB)- The Society sponsors an annual meeting, a listserv, and semiannual newsletters, and off… Historica Botanica Historica Botanica- Miscellany, reference information and research concerning the history of botany. Evolution of Evolution Evolution of Evolution- Essay on the interaction of human history, including women's history, and the development of evolution theory. Lefalophodon Lefalophodon- An informal and incomplete guide to the history of evolutionary biology from about 1800 to about 1950. Its main emphases are on the late 19th century and on paleonto… The History of Evolution The History of Evolution- Not just the historical aspects of evolution, but also the evolution of all species. Evolution: Selected Papers and Commentary Evolution: Selected Papers and Commentary- Full-text versions of key papers in evolutionary biology from the nineteenth century onwards, with particular emphasis on the work of Wi… Biographies of Biologists Biographies of Biologists- Alphabetical list of biologists' and paleontologists' biographies maintained by the University of California Museum of Paleontology. Life Sciences in the Twentieth Century Life Sciences in the Twentieth Century- History of Science Society newsletter article, by Garland Allen, 1997.