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Have you ever wondered how ancient civilisations knew how to time agricultural practices and hunts? They relied on their understanding of plant and animal life cycle events, including budburst, flowering, insect emergence and animal migration. By observing and understanding these ecological cycles, past civilisations could survive and prosper within their environment. But what triggers recurring natural events?
Seasonal changes within plant and animal life cycles are largely driven by external environmental conditions. In terrestrial ecosystems, temperature, rainfall and day length are the most influential factors.
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