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Bees have the capacity to learn, remember, think, and decide.
As trees and flowers blossom in spring, bees emerge from their winter nests and burrows. For many species it’s time to mate, and some...
Spiders’ stomach contents can be studied to learn how they assist in crop pest control.
On farms, spiders are important predators who control insect populations, including pests that can damage crops.
Understanding their role in agricultural ecosystems reveals how they...
How come snails and slugs move so slowly?
Wander through your backyard or walk along a stream and it’s likely you’ll see a snail – small, squishy animals with shells on their...
Small creatures with powerful voices are tuned in to their listeners and concentrate on one frequency.
In the cloud forests of South America, amid the constant cacophony of bird and insect noise, a deafening blare pierces through the background from...
Why are some people mosquito magnets while others are not?
It’s rare to attend an outdoor party in warm weather without hearing people complain about mosquitoes. They swat away, sit in campfire smoke, cover...
