There are more than 14,000 species of ants known to science, though experts estimate there may be as many as 22,000 currently crawling through the undergrowth. At least 55 of these species belong to a group known as the leafcutter ants, which comprises three main genera: Atta, Acromyrmex, and Amoimyrmex. Contrary to popular belief, these ants don’t eat leaves. Instead, […]
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Farmers Use Bees to Deter Elephants from Romping Over Crops–a Win-Win for All
In Kenya, on the edge of the legendary Tsavo National Park, African honey bees contentedly buzz about near rows of well-tended crops. It’s a scene that’s becoming more common in these rural areas and is driven by an extreme need: to deter elephants from encroaching on farmlands, eating crops, and destroying homes. “The beehive fences […]
Stressed bees make pessimistic choices and may experience emotion-like states, new research suggests
Stressed bees are much more likely to make pessimistic choices and lack a buzz in life, new research has revealed. Scientists at Newcastle University, UK, have found that bumblebees have a response to an adverse event resembling human emotions. Findings published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B show that bees reduce their expectations of […]
What to Do if You Find a Wasp Nest
Warm weather drives many people to step outside to soak up some sun. But as you enjoy your summer barbecue with friends and family, suddenly, a striped little visitor buzzes by. That buzzing intruder means one thing—you’ve got a wasp nest in your backyard. By late summer, wasp nests can house up to 10,000 busy […]
How to Combine Traveling and Earning Money
Traveling while making a career has never been more achievable thanks to today’s globalized society. Thanks to the gig economy, digital nomadism, and remote employment opportunities, people now have more chances than ever to travel while also earning money while on the move – be it short trips or lifestyle changes! In this book we […]
Why Are Bees Making Less Honey?
Since the 1990s, honey yields in the United States have been decreasing, but scientists and honey producers have not known why, according to a press release from Pennsylvania State University (Penn State). Now, a new study by researchers at Penn State has revealed hints as to the reasons behind dwindling honey supplies. “Pollinators are an […]
Have Bats Moved into Your Shed? Signs to Look Out For
While many people wouldn’t choose to have bats roosting in their property, they can make their home in your house more often than you might realise. Sheds are often a popular setting for bats, along with lofts. If you think that you might have bats present in your shed, then it’s worth learning more about […]
A Four-toothed Mason Wasp
This lovely wasp can be found drinking nectar at flowers throughout the eastern United States right now. It is a good wasp to have around the garden because the females round up leaf-rolling caterpillars — the kinds that eat your plants — to provision their nests. When it is time to reproduce, the female wasp […]