3…2…1 Bang!
The Bullseye Snapping Shrimp, Alpheus soror, is under the family Alpheidae of caridean snapping shrimp. The general body of a Bullseye Snapping Shrimp is pale orange/yellow coloured and has bright purple claws and legs. It can be easily differentiated…
Honey, I Fostered the Kids!
Brood parasitic birds lay their eggs in the nests of others, belonging either to another individual of the parasite’s species (intraspecific behaviour) or to other species of birds (interspecific). At least 85 species of birds are reportedly interspecific brood parasites…
Mourning for the deceased
While some animals express their concern for deceased companions (Butler, 2011), the majestic elephants certainly remember their deceased more than others. Research has shown that elephants, like humans, are concerned with deceased individuals, and they show a special interest in dead…
Bumblebees are able to think logically?
Bumblebee is the common name for any member of the bee genus Bombus, found in the family Apidae. Bumblebees are hairy creatures and tend to live together in colonies. They are the most common type of bee and almost 250 species…
Turning Ants into Fools- The Ingenious Lacewing
Green Lacewings, Neuroptera: Chrysopidae, have a unique way of protecting their eggs from insect predators like ants. Unlike other insects, they do not lay their eggs directly on a plant surface. When a female lacewing has found a safe place…
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