The German wasp - a fascinating inhabitant of the garden The German wasp (Vespula germanica) is one of the best-known social wasp species in Central Europe. It builds its nests from a papery mass ...

Actor’s environmental activism saw the tribute in his honour after researchers discovered the small brown amphibian in Ecuador A newly discovered species of frog has been named after Leonardo ...

An alien bird species has landed in large parts of northern Italy, putting local wildlife at risk. The African sacred ibis is an invasive species that is thought to have invaded after it escaped ...

Feb. 3, 2025 — A new study has estimated it would cost $15.6 billion per year for 30 years to prevent extinction for 99 of Australia's priority species. The research highlights the urgent need ...

Jan. 22, 2025 — Globally, tropical rain forests are among the most species-rich habitats and are therefore often prioritized in conservation efforts. A team of ... Some Species of Baleen Whales ...

Further injections of the maintenance dose of 100 µg every 4 weeks during the first year, every 6 weeks during the second year and then every 8 weeks if venom immunotherapy is continued for more ...

Global insect invasions are increasing, driven by advances in globalization and technology. This Review discusses the effects of increasing trade and transport on insect invasions worldwide, and ...

Darwin kept silent for 20 years before going public and was only half joking when he described writing his book 'On the Origin of Species' as 'like confessing a murder'. This is the story of one ...

Yellow Mongoose (Cynictis penicillata) at the London Zoo. By Steven G. Johnson - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11326536 ...

How small can an organ get while remaining functional? Parasitic wasps from the Megaphragma genus are ideal organisms in which to investigate this question. Using a range of senses, including vision, ...