Giant Hornets Spotted in Europe for the First Time
Southern Giant Hornet Found in Europe: A Threat to Humans, Honeybees, and Wildlife A new and concerning discovery has been made in Spain: the presence of Vespa soror, a species…
In Search of Tiny Dung Beetles: Guardians of the Forest Floor
On a warm November morning, biologist Erin McCullough navigates the Hadwen Arboretum in Worcester, Massachusetts, searching for tiny creatures that reveal the health of their environment: dung beetles. Among the…
Tiny Bird Covered in Ants — But It’s All Part of a Smart Survival Strategy
Birds are known for their meticulous grooming habits, but some take it to the next level by enlisting tiny helpers. Staff at South Africa’s Umkumbe Bush Lodge recently captured rare…
Woman Takes a Closer Look at What She Thought Was a Clump of Dead Leaves on Her Tree
Not everything is what it seems … Fallen leaves might seem like debris, but they are teeming with life and potential for supporting biodiversity. Among the crisp, dead foliage in…
Plastic-Eating Mealworms from Africa Discovered: A Breakthrough in Environmental Sustainability
Larvae of the Kenyan lesser mealworm found to feast on polystyrene then break it down in their guts. Scientists may have found an unexpected ally in the battle against plastic…
Discovering the Bee Gene: How It Regulates Collective Behavior in Honeybee Colonies
A collaborative research effort involving Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU), alongside institutions in Frankfurt/Main, Oxford, and Würzburg, has made significant strides in understanding the genetic basis of cooperative behavior in…
Boosting Urban Bee Populations: The Benefits of Planting Fall-Blooming Flora for Managed and Wild Bees
Study Overview: A recent study from Penn State examines the impact of managed honey bee populations on nearly 4,000 native bee species in the United States. While honey bees are…
Man Discovers a Tiny Surprise: A Minuscule Creature Residing in His Watch Band!
“I felt like he chose me.” An Unexpected Encounter: Christian and Bandit Last month, Christian Torres was busy at his job with a towing company when he made an unlikely…
Guernsey Strengthens Efforts to Eliminate Hornet Nests
Guernsey Asian Hornet Team Enhances Nest Destruction Capabilities The Guernsey Asian Hornet Team has boosted its nest destruction capabilities with the acquisition of a new lance, according to the States…
Wings of Hope: Kind Woman Nurtures Injured Butterfly Back to Flight
She made him the most unique replacement 😱 When butterfly rescuer Dahlia Nulman discovered a monarch butterfly with a broken wing, her heart sank. She watched helplessly as more of…