The Unique Bull Spider
We have the most amazing and weird insects in the world, which we have never heard of. One of the most weird arachnid is witnessed, which is generally found in southeast Asia.
Wildlife at India’s 2024 Elections: Imaginary Polls Shed Light on Nature’s Demands During Voting Season
India is in the middle of the biggest general election ever. Almost one billion voters are voting to elect the 18th Lok Sabha, making it the largest in the world. There are polling officers, election agents, returning officers, election observers,
The Urgent Threat to California’s Iconic Condor Population: Avian Influenza Outbreak Kills 18 and Counting
The California condor population, one of America’s largest birds, is facing a significant threat in the form of a highly contagious avian influenza. The
Chernobyl Giant Catfish: Exploring the Link between Radiation and Abnormal Growth
There are many sensational stories about Chernobyl mutant spiders, radioactive frogs, & giant catfish. Apart from the tales, there are many species still living
Fireflies’ Last Dance: Threats Pushing Nature’s Magical Lights to the Brink
Also known as lightning bugs, fireflies hold a special place in the hearts of many people across the United States. Joy and wonder are brought by these cherished insects with their mesmerizing
Govind Tekale
Santa Cruz Kangaroo Rat: A Remarkable Rediscovery in Sierra Azul
Last year, researchers discovered the Santa Cruz kangaroo rat in Sierra Azul Preserve, a species that had not been documented in Santa Clara County since 1947, and this year, a team of
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Rahul Somvanshi
Agricultural Armageddon: Battling the Devastating Spread of Spotted Lanternflies in the United States
The spread of spotted lanternflies in the United States has become a concerning issue. These invasive insects, originally from Asia, have been wreaking havoc on crops and trees in multiple states, including
Love in a Polluted Atmosphere: The Detrimental Impact of Ozone Pollution on Insect Reproduction
Research conducted by the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology reveals the detrimental effects of increased ozone levels resulting from air pollution on insect sex pheromones. For successful mating and reproductive cycles,
Missouri’s Crusade to Protect its Lands from Feral Pig Onslaught: Confronting the Tusked Plague
The Missouri Feral Hog Elimination Partnership is an ongoing project in Missouri aimed at curbing the northward expansion of feral pigs, which are considered a destructive species. In 2022, the partnership reported
Cambodia’s Indochinese Leopards Functionally Extinct Despite Years of Enforcement: The Grim Reality
Years of law enforcement efforts to combat snaring and poaching have proven ineffective in preventing the loss of Cambodia’s last remaining Indochinese leopard population, according to a recent study conducted by Panthera
From Pest to Feast: Utah’s Unconventional Solution to Invasive Bullfrogs
The Utah Department of Natural Resources has come up with an innovative strategy for reducing the population of invasive bullfrogs: encouraging locals to catch and consume them. Here, the department’s mission is
Gene-Modified ‘Sterile Soldiers’ to Eradicate Invasive Fruit Flies: Gene Drive To Tackle Pest
The research conducted at North Carolina State University on using genetic modification and “gene drive” technology to control the population of an invasive fruit fly called the spotted wing drosophila has shown
Okinawa Researchers Discover an Enigmatic New Species In Ryukyu Islands
The newly discovered weevil species, formally known as Acicnemis ryukyuana or the “Ryukyu dead-tree weevil,” was found in the subtropical forests of Ishigaki Island and the Yanbaru National Park on Okinawa in
Ecosystem in Peril: Burmese Pythons Decimate Native Wildlife, Fuel Rat Invasion
The existence of the Burmese Python in the Everglades has a significant ecological effect, especially on rat populations. Burmese pythons have gradually eliminated native mammals like bobcats and foxes, while smaller mammals