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Rats and Insects Emerge as New Challenge for War-Torn Gazans

Photo credit: news.un.org In a recent report from Gaza, a displaced resident shared her struggles with biting insects, particularly fleas,...

Cicada Brood XIV Will Emerge in 2025: What You Need to Know About These Periodical Insects.

Photo credit: www.cbsnews.com A substantial brood of periodical cicadas is set to emerge soon across the eastern United States, with...

‘Bone Collector’ Caterpillar Adorns Itself with the Remains of Fallen Insects

Photo credit: www.popsci.com Get the Popular Science daily newsletter Picture yourself as a spider nestled in a tangled web, hidden...

Insects Face Decline from Agriculture and Other Influencing Factors, New Research Shows

Photo credit: www.sciencedaily.com Understanding the Alarming Decline of Global Insect Populations The alarming rate at which insect populations are disappearing worldwide...

Kenya’s Ant Smugglers Nabbed with Hundreds of Valuable Insects

Photo credit: www.bbc.com Kenya Tackles Unusual Wildlife Trafficking Case: Four Plead Guilty to Smuggling Ants In a significant legal development, four...

Study Suggests Ancient Parasitic Wasp Used Its Rear End Like a Venus Flytrap to Capture Insects for Egg-Laying

Photo credit: www.smithsonianmag.com Discovery of Ancient Wasp with Unique Predatory Adaptations Researchers have identified a fascinating new species of ancient wasp,...

Discover 15 Stunning Images from the British Wildlife Photography Awards, Featuring a Majestic Shark and Hungry Pigeons.

Photo credit: www.smithsonianmag.com The British Wildlife Photography Awards has announced its winners for 2025, showcasing breathtaking visuals that highlight the...

Using Lethal Reproductive Strategies to Manage Disease-Carrying Insects and Crop Pests

Photo credit: phys.org Insects are often seen as mere nuisances, but their impact extends far beyond annoying summer picnics. Certain...

Signs of Playful Interaction with a Carousel in Insects

Photo credit: www.sciencedaily.com Researchers at Leipzig University have recently made a groundbreaking discovery, revealing play-like behaviors in fruit flies (Drosophila...

The Impact of Los Angeles Wildfires on Wildlife: From Fish to Snakes to Birds

Photo credit: www.smithsonianmag.com On January 23, a group of biologists equipped with electrified backpacks, nets, and buckets embarked on a...

Adapting to Change: The Varied Life Cycles of Insects in a Shifting Climate

Photo credit: www.sciencedaily.com As global insect populations face alarming declines, often referred to as an "insect apocalypse," researchers are keen...

Explore 15 Award-Winning Photos from the Close-Up Photographer of the Year Competition

Photo credit: www.smithsonianmag.com Beetles in fierce competition for mating rights, a bear navigating through a lush rainforest, and a damselfly...