After scientists accidentally discovered that the common eastern bumblebee can withstand flood conditions, they wanted to investigate what makes that super-ability possible Common eastern bumblebee ...
When I noticed several Antillean Crested Hummingbirds flitting around the Ginger Thomas flowers I thought, how sweet, they are busy pollinating the flowers. But no! I went to get my camera, and took ...
I think I can find agreement in most quarters that everyone loves bees. They mind their own business, pollinate flowers, and ...
Oklahoma's springtime weather brings out various insects, from beneficial pollinators like red paper wasps to pests like ...
You might be surprised to learn that some birds regularly prey on wasps despite their painful stings. These skilled hunters ...
My friend Trip Lamb’s recent photographs from Africa reinforced for me the value of vicarious ecology, which I define as enjoying someone else’s outdoor experiences. Vicarious ecology offers ways to ...
Although they look like bees, they are a type of fly engaging in Batesian mimicry, a type of identity theft that’s done to fool predators. To tell whether it’s a fly or a bee, a closer look shows ...
If you’re talking about the animals most often involved in backyard injuries to kids, the list usually starts with... The ...
BASINGSTOKE is under threat from killer hornets invading the town, travelling along the M3 from places such as Winchester and Southampton.
Bee-eater birds are stunningly colorful, but their diet of bees and other insects puts them at odds with humans.
A wildlife expert who has been rescuing animals for more than 30 years has shared three top tips to welcome wildlife into your garden.