For the first time, invasive ‘murder hornets’ spotted in US

AuthorMay 5, 2020

Asian giant hornets have been spotted in the United States for the first time. Dubbed as the "murder hornet" because of its venomous sting that can kill a ... Read More...

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These ants collect skulls of other ants to design their nest

AuthorMarch 31, 2020

For more than 60 years, researchers and scientists have been studying the behavior of the mysterious Florida ants (Formica archboldi). Florida ants's habit... Read More...

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Scientists discover worm-like creature that is ancestor of all species – including humans

AuthorMarch 25, 2020

Scientists have discovered an ancient fossil, a tiny wormlike creature that lived about 555 million years ago, according to a new study. "It's the earliest... Read More...

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40% insect extinction: Why and what does it mean for us?

Megan CabalcarMarch 10, 2020

In a few decades, we will permanently bid farewell to 40% of insect species, says a 2019 study by Francisco Sánchez-Bayo and Kris Wyckhuys published in the jou... Read More...

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Meet the caterpillars who can help fight plastic pollution

AuthorMarch 5, 2020

Two years ago, a group of researchers came upon the tiny waxworm. At first, they thought nothing about it, until further research concluded how much of a hero ... Read More...

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Who you callin’ shrimp? A fresh look at freshwater shrimp

Clifton SawitMarch 2, 2020

Let’s face it, freshwater shrimp aren’t the first creatures that come to mind when we think of our next animal companion, with their many legs, long feelers, a... Read More...

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Scientists discover first animal that does not need oxygen to live

AuthorFebruary 27, 2020

Animals and humans need oxygen to live. But, researchers discovered a unique organism that in fact, does not need oxygen to live. The H. salminicola is a my... Read More...

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The Philippine Earth Tiger from South Mindanao

Nyza Faustine HoFebruary 13, 2020

The Philippines has a wide variety of endemic species, including several tarantula species. Three Philippine Earth Tiger Tarantulas are currently being classif... Read More...

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Treasuring a tarantula: Caring for an eight-legged friend

AuthorFebruary 12, 2020

So, you’ve decided to adopt a tarantula. Congratulations! Now what? First things first: Tarantulas are wild animals and it goes without saying that they sh... Read More...

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Slow as a rabbit: The yellow poso snail

Clifton SawitJanuary 29, 2020

Yellow rabbit, yellow elephant The Yellow Poso Snail, also known as the Yellow Rabbit Snail, hails from the freshwater lakes of Sulawesi, Indonesia. These p... Read More...

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