Megachile pluto is the size of a honeybee, but it's four times bigger. Alfred Russel Wallace, a renowned naturalist, discovered the Megachile pluto, the world's largest bee, while exploring the lonely island of Bacan in the North Moluccas, Indonesia, in 1859. The bee, which is almost four times the size of a honeybee, is described by Wallace as a "huge black wasp-like … [Read more...] about The World’s Largest Bee, Previously Considered to be Extinct, has been Discovered in Indonesia
Hummingbird Nests are as Small as a Thimble Take Caution Not to Prune Them
Hummingbirds are tiny, delicate birds that are only a few inches long and lay eggs the size of jelly beans; certain species are threatened. Here are a few hints on how to spot them. "Hummingbird eggs are about the size of jelly beans, and they're small!" Please remember to inspect trees and shrubs for nests before trimming them." 34 hummingbird species (or 10% of all … [Read more...] about Hummingbird Nests are as Small as a Thimble Take Caution Not to Prune Them
Leave a Dolphin Alone if you see one Washed up on a Texas Beach
Reading about things like this makes me ill. Beachgoers at Quintana Sand in Brazoria County are accused of attempting to swim with and even ride on the back of a sick dolphin they discovered stranded on the beach. It's not specified in the post, but I'm sure everyone got their phones out to take a selfie with the dolphin for social media. This is very repulsive. According … [Read more...] about Leave a Dolphin Alone if you see one Washed up on a Texas Beach
Birds of a Feather Flock Together, Particularly During the Winter
With temperatures dropping, here's a look at how individuals without shelter are preparing for the tough winter weather. We're talking about our astute feathery companions who are up to the task of dealing with Old Man Winter. These birds, relying on survival instincts to stay alive, are cuddling up close and tight for a heartwarming collection that will inspire anybody to … [Read more...] about Birds of a Feather Flock Together, Particularly During the Winter
A ‘Raised by Wolves’ Man Has a Few Complaints About Human Society
Marcos Rodrguez Pantoja spent much of his boyhood in rural Spain's highlands, surrounded by wolves, wild boars, and snakes, with no human interaction. He's maybe one of the rare people who have been "raised by wolves." At the age of 72, he has spoken to the Spanish daily El Pas about his life and experiences reintegrating into human society. Essentially, he believes that the … [Read more...] about A ‘Raised by Wolves’ Man Has a Few Complaints About Human Society