Rhopalocera – scientific name for butterfly. The beautiful insects we call butterflies appeal to almost anyone, even to those who fear or dislike other kinds of insects, such as wasps, bees or beetles. Small children often start their insect collection with butterflies and please, you know how many adults delight in collecting them, sometimes exploring…
Category: Insects
Into the Lives of Ants – Part 3
In the last two previous articles, we discussed a variety of things on ants. However, today we will explore some more unusual and mysterious aspects of these tiny creatures. Communication among Ants The ability to lay and follow scent trails is really a form of communication. For certain kinds of ants that are blind, the…
Into the Lives of Ants – Part 2
Despite their size, ants are very fascincating social insects. Today, we shall learn more about these insects. Life Cycles of Ants At specific times of the year, usually in spring, a number of males and queens develop in a nest. Winged, they soon swarm out and fly off. During or at the end of the…
Animals That Only Exist in the Desert
Going to the desert, under certain conditions, is risking your life. And despite this, some animals only exist in the desert. These animals’ characteristics have adapted to high temperatures, water scarcity, and long walks. Let’s discover everything about them! MAMMALS We begin the review of the animals that only exist in the desert with mammals…
Top 6 Amazing Newly-Discovered Animals Species in 2020
If we stop for a few minutes from our daily hustle and bustle of life and start to observe the impressive fauna and flora surrounding us, we will soon realize that there are many species of animals surrounding us. It seems that these have no end if we consider those new ones that are discovered…
10 Caterpillars You Should Never Touch
Caterpillars, butterfly larvae, and moths come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although most are harmless, stinging caterpillars let you know that they don’t like to be touched. Stinging caterpillars have the same defense strategy to deter predators. They all have stinging hairs, thorns, or barbed wire—each hollow fungus channels venom from a particular…
The Rarest Animals in the World (Part 2)
It’s no secret… The animal realm is truly a magnificent place, brimming with mysterious, eye-catching creatures that fly, swim, walk, run, and roam around freely around the globe… Finding the rarest animals on earth is like finding toilet paper at Walmart in the throes of the COVID crisis. That’s simply because animals don’t participate in…
The Rarest Animals in the World (Part 1)
Whether it’s fish, monkeys, lizards, moles, or any other animals, Nature harbors an incredible assortment of species that seem to come straight out of a science fiction tale. Unfortunately, so many of these animals are on the brink of extinction and must be protected at any cost! Below are some of the rarest creatures in…
5 Interesting Facts About Ants
Ants are one of the most widespread insects found in homes and almost anywhere else. These minuscule insects are a subject of continuous study by scientists and entomologists. Here are 4 interesting facts about these fascinating creatures. 1. Ants Are Old as Dinosaurs Archaeologists estimate that ants have been on earth since the mid cretaceous…