An insect bites off another insect’s leg. Is this predatory behaviour, aggression, defence, competition or something else? In the case of carpenter ants, it’s for the good of the amputee and to the benefit of the colony. A July 2024 study found carpenter ants carry out lifesaving amputations on their colony siblings. Image © Waffa/Shutterstock […]
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How to Make Your Travel Blog Interesting
Making your mark in the vast and rapidly expanding field of travel blogging may prove challenging, with millions of travelers sharing their experiences online and so many blogs competing to grab reader interest and keep them coming back. Here are some helpful pointers for creating an eye-catching travel blog, no matter your experience level. 1. […]
Goodness knows
Kindergarteners swarmed around the khaki-clad naturalist, squealing with excitement, shouting out questions and jockeying for a better view.The adult volunteers on this field trip were a tougher audience. “I’m glad they’re having fun but I don’t see why anyone should care about some bug,” one 30-something mom confided to another, adding, “What good is it, […]
A Daisy’s Sorcery
Unsure of her next move, a slave to a daisy‘s sorcery, lost in the underworld’s intoxicating atmosphere. Eastern black carpenter ant – Camponotus pennsylvanicus
Spanning the Gulf
An ant spans the gulf between growth and decay, a tale of adventure and romance seen through my spyglass – Pavement ant – Tetramorium caespitum
Toy-Box Color
Tangled up in toy-box color, an ant plays hide and seek with wayward photons. • Eastern black carpenter ant | Camponotus pennsylvanicus
Surveying Her World
Surveying her world, avoiding the truth, staggering and stumbling her way through the underworld – Pavement ant – Tetramorium caespitum