This finding led the team to believe that using bees to learn about urban environments might be a great way to track the spread of human diseases.While the study is still at the initial stage and it remains to b
The wax moth is both a pest and an asset. The larval form of this moth lives in honey bee hives where it eats the wax. In active, managed hives, this behavior can be a nuisance to the bees. In some cases, an already weakened hive can be taken over by wax moths. However, in fer...
Robin There are more than 45 species in Australia alone! Rodents The capybara, the world’s largest rodent, likes to be in and around bodies of water. Because of this, the Catholic Church in South America decided that it was a fish, and people were allowed to eat it during Lent and Fi...
mining, and other forms of land development, which have had a tremendous impact on wildlife across Russia. All these activities together have caused an alarming decrease in native species abundance over the years, with many now facing extinction if immediate action isn’t taken soon enough....
2.Eucalyptus honeycomes in many varieties becauseEucalyptusis one of the larger plant genera with over 500 species, hence Eucalyptus honeys can vary in color and flavor. Its origin is Australia but it is now also produced in California. Traditionally, Eucalyptus honey has been used to protect ag...
The huge loss of honey bees as pollinators has a dramatic impact on agricultural pollination. About 130 crops, nuts, fruits, and vegetables are pollinated byA. mellifera, with an overall value of more than $ 15 billion in the United States and more than € 14 billion for the EU in 2005...
Outside of its original habitat, cedar is being successfully cultivated in western Europe, southern Australia, and both the western and southern areas ofNorth America. Cedar trees are impressively helpful, starting with their status as ornamental trees. ...
the plant origin and chemical composition of propolis is far more varied. In addition to the introduced honeybee species,A. mellifera¸ there are hundreds of species of native Brazilian stingless bees that also mix plant resins with wax (cerumen) and sometimes clay (geopropolis) and use this ...
Honey Buzzard Honey buzzards are medium-sized raptors that earned their names by raiding the nests of bees and wasps. Horned Beetle These beetles are herbivores but have an intimidating appearance because of the horn-like projection on their heads. However, they are entirely harmless to humans, ...
Green Bee-Eater Mainly eats honeybees! Griffon Vulture Can spot a dead animal from thousands of feet away Gypsy Moth One of the most invasive species in the world Hamster Able to run as quickly backwards as forwards! Hare Can reach speeds of over 50 mph! Hawk Moth Caterpillar Many hawk...