Insects, the tiny marvels of the natural world, are diverse and resilient creatures that inhabit every corner of the globe. From industrious ants to delicate butterflies, insects play crucial roles in pollination, decomposition, and maintaining ecological balance. Explore the intricate and fascinating world of insects on our website, where we uncover their diverse species, behaviors, and the vital contributions they make to ecosystems. 🦋🐛🐜🐝🐞🦗🕷️🦟
Fruit Flies Borrow Bacterial Genes to Outwit Parasitic Wasps In a remarkable display of genetic ingenuity, several species of fruit flies have acquired a bacterial gene to defend against parasitic…
“She knows we won’t hurt her.” Allison and Nick, a couple who transformed an old school bus into their dream home, live there with their two dogs. However, several months…
U.S. wildlife officials have decided to extend federal protections to monarch butterflies U.S. wildlife officials announced plans to list monarch butterflies as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act,…
He’s the only one this happens to 😍 @abychan12 #mariposasmonarcas🦋🦋🦋 #perrostiktokers #videoviral ♬ sonido original – Aby🧡🌿 Polar, a mostly-white terrier mix, has become an unlikely star in the Amazonian…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…