French Beekeeper Invents a Trap to Take on Asian Hornets Decimating Bee Populations in Europe
French beekeeper Denis Jaffré invented a trap to catch Asian murder hornets that had decimated all his hives 5 years ago.
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Scientists Find the Secret to 'Unhackable' Security Systems on the Wings of Butterflies
The scales of a butterfly are so unique under a microscope that they are being used in Serbia as the next revolution in security coding.
Substantially More Monarch Butterflies Have Arrived in California to Overwinter Bringing Hope For Species
Migratory western monarchs are showing up at their overwintering sites in coastal California in far greater numbers—a sign of hope for the struggling population.
Bee Expert Finds 800,000 Wild Honeybees Thriving in Ancient English Forest, Now Naturalists are Buzzing With Hope
Bee-lovers rejoice with news that a healthy indigenous bee population was found after remaining hidden for at least 200 years in Blenheim
Monarch Butterflies Employ a Sun Compass on Their Long-Distance Migration
A University of Würzburg study has found that Monarch butterflies employ a sun compass on their long-distance migration.
Monarch Population Soars 4,900 Percent Since Last Year in Thrilling 2021 Western Migration
From 2,000 to 100,000, Western monarch butterflies arrived in California for their 2021 winter migration in huge numbers.
70 New Species Were Discovered in 2021 - Including 2 Guitarfish and a Pink Pygmy Pipehorse
The California Academy of Sciences announced 70 new plant and animal species discovered in 2021 on five continents.
Amazing Quarter-Million Monarchs in 2021, Up From Just 2,000 the Year Before in Migration Count
The annual 2021 Western Monarch Count reported 247,237 butterflies observed across overwintering sites—a 125-fold increase over last year.
Bee Bricks That Help Thousands of Solitary Bees Are Now a Requirement for New Buildings in Brighton
The south-coast city of Brighton and Hove, in England, is mandating that new buildings be included with special bricks for nesting bees.
Sex Pheromones Could Help Stop Asian Giant Hornets from Invading UK and 'Wreaking Havoc'
Sex pheromones could help stop 'murder hornets' from invading and wreaking havoc, according to a new study from UC San Diego.
Look How Gently this Marmoset Handles a Giant Katydid in Incredible Video
There's a palpable sense of wonderment in the motions of the marmoset as it reaches out for a species of giant katydid.
Ladybugs Used in Place of Insecticides in NYC
To avoid using chemical insecticides, groundskeepers at one of New York City's biggest apartment complexes have released 720,000 ladybugs to help control pests like aphids and mites.
Flickr Users Discover New Species of Insect
A photographer in Malaysia who specializes in macro photography was hiking in a state park when he came across a lovely green lacewing. He posted the photos on the Web. When a scientist came across them, he realized it was an entirely new species. The discovery of Semachrysa jade, named by the two men, has been described as a triumph of citizen science, surging amid the advent of digital cameras, the internet and social media.
Huge Victory for Bees! US Court Bans Insecticide Linked to Deaths
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decided a case brought against the EPA– a ruling all beekeepers have been waiting for...
Adorable Moment When Baby Gorilla Stands Up for the First Time (WATCH)
Bruno was the second gorilla born at the Fort Worth Zoo in Dallas, Texas, and he recently was captured taking his first upright steps.
Human Chain Formed by Florida Biologists to Save Stranded Dolphin
When a dolphin got lost and swam up a Florida canal, no less than 30 biologists and volunteers formed a human chain to coax it to sea.
Baby Galápagos Pink Iguanas Seen for the First Time Ever-Offering So Much Hope to Scientists
Baby pink iguanas were seen for the first time ever, and their nesting behavior and major predators have been caught on camera.
Toddler is Best Friends With a Frog: They Eat Together, Watch TV, and Go on Walks-LOOK
A toddler in Florida is best friends with her rescue pet - a white tree frog she fell in love with at a pet store.
New Study of Triassic Fossils Reveal the Origins of Living Amphibians Through a Tiny "Funky Worm"
It's not a frog, nor a salamander, but the early-Triassic version of what today are called Caecilians: a family of legless amphibians.
2 Beavers Named Hazel and Chompy Reintroduced to English County-the First Ones to Live Here in 400 Years
Once hunted to extinction, this toothy engineer is now in high demand, and it's hoped their dams will restore the local fresh water features
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