Are there any countries with no mosquitoes?
One country’s unique climate keeps it a mosquito-free zone, but global warming may change that. Iceland: The Only Country in the World Without Mosquitoes Mosquitoes are among the most widespread…
Spiders seen keeping fireflies as glowing prisoners that draw more prey to their webs
The fireflies are kept inside the webs for as long as they glow, before being consumed. Nocturnal spiders have been caught on camera using fireflies as living lures, keeping the…
Thousands of bumblebee catfish captured climbing waterfall in never-before-seen footage
Never-before-seen footage has captured thousands of catfish climbing a waterfall in southern Brazil — the first detailed observation of the species migrating. Bumblebee catfish (Rhyacoglanis paranesis) get their name from…
Conservationist Hail Recovery of 150 Struggling Species Thanks to Projects by Natural England
Two years ago, the UK government invested around $15 million into Natural England, its national conservation body, with the goal of halting species decline. Now, the results are in —…
Woman Picks Up Dog’s Ball — And Sees Something Beautiful Trapped Inside It
“We were very surprised …” Last month, fiancés Faith Black and Alberto Navarro made a discovery in their backyard that left them stunned — and led to the rescue of…
Watch These Baby Falcons’ Priceless Reaction To Meeting A Butterfly
They can’t believe their eyes. For the past several months, the YouTube channel Bird World Life has been documenting the lives of a young family of kestrels — small but…
Rare butterfly returns after decades-long absence
One of the UK’s rarest butterflies has made a long-awaited return to Wales, decades after disappearing from the country. The endangered Wood White — a small butterfly with soft cream-colored…
Squashing the spotted lanternfly problem may require enlisting other species
A striking but destructive visitor is making its way across the United States. With their red-and-gray wings dotted like a fashion statement gone rogue, these insects drift along sidewalks, climb…
Ivermectin: The mosquito-killing pill that dropped malaria by 26%
A groundbreaking study has revealed that the mass administration of ivermectin—a drug once known for treating river blindness and scabies—can significantly reduce malaria transmission when used in conjunction with bed…
Ladybird Invasion Delights and Surprises Weston‑super‑Mare Residents
By Jill Dando News Weston‑super‑Mare Turns Red and Black as Ladybirds Swarm the Seaside 🐞 Weston‑super‑Mare, Somerset, became an unexpected stage for a stunning natural spectacle yesterday, as thousands of…