Some people want to climb the highest mountain, or walk on the surface of Mars, or discover the cure for cancer… Professor George Church, a brilliant genetics professor at Harvard Medical School wants to resurrect Mankind’s long lost relative, the…
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Bees have several options available to them when it comes to the matter of defense. Some species of bees have more types of defense than others, depending on relevant predation in the area. Bees have several areas where one might…
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Damselflies are insects belonging to the order Odonata, which also contains dragonflies. Often dragonflies are mistaken for damselflies and vice versa, but damselflies have their own sub-order, Zygoptera ( meaning ‘paired wings’) and there are distinct differences between the two groups…
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Mention the word crustacean and most people would think of shrimps, lobsters or crabs — all marine creatures. There are, however, terrestrial crustaceans and they are probably not very far away from you, hidden in some damp, dark corner of the…
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Legends and facts about the lily of the valley Lily of the valley may be the official flower of May Day, the time of year when the winter officially becomes summer, the dark days turn to light, and people come…
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There are hundreds and hundreds of known species of the damselfly. This insect is found flying and living all over the world near shallow waters like ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams. Similar to the dragonfly, the damselfly is brightly colored…
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The giant panda is widely recognizable with it’s slow movements and distinctive black and white markings. However, unless you live in China or attend a zoo you aren’t likely to see them face to face. They are commonly known as…
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Bees are social insects, existing in colonies. Some live in solitude where a fertile female bee builds her nest but does not manufacture honey or beeswax. A good example is the orchard mason bee. A colony of bees is comprised…
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The definition of a social animal is one that interacts with other members of its species for a common goal like raising their young or finding food for the group. Like brothers, the howls of wolves pierced the arctic air…
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Mosquitoes are one of life’s minor annoyances (unless you live in a place where malaria and other serious insect-borne diseases are rampant- then they can be deadly) yet can be intriguing creatures when studied. Many people are not even aware…
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