They say that crows usually mate for life. George and Mabel have certainly stuck together through good, and some very bad, times — so, in honour of Valentine’s Day, here is their story. I wrote about some of their trials and tribulations about a year ago in the blog post George’s Tough Year. This is the next instalment of their story. In spite of babies lost to … [Read more...] about George and Mabel – A Love Story
Survival
Scientists Unveil Hidden Mega-City in the Earth’s Depths After Pumping Cement into Abandoned Ant Hill
In a remarkable discovery, scientists stumbled upon a secret city hidden beneath the ground after injecting tonnes of cement into an abandoned ant hill. The astonishing findings left researchers in awe as they unraveled the intricate structure of a former ant colony. Over a period of three days, a team of scientists meticulously pumped approximately 10 tonnes of cement into … [Read more...] about Scientists Unveil Hidden Mega-City in the Earth’s Depths After Pumping Cement into Abandoned Ant Hill
The Winter Survival of Insects
Animals defend themselves from the cold in a variety of ways. Bears hibernate, which is known information. They overeat to raise their fat reserves in order to survive the winter, and then they seek shelter in warm dens. Some animals spend the winter hiding out underground, beneath the snow, or underwater. However, species that spend their winters above ground must withstand … [Read more...] about The Winter Survival of Insects