The Panda Ant is a most unusual species of insect. Their name derives from the obvious resemblance to a panda in its markings. This remarkable insect is not even an ant. The Panda Ant is actually a variety of wingless wasp! Very little is known of this little seen insect. They have been seen to bring down animals as large as cows with only a few dozen stings. The Panda Ant … [Read more...] about Euspinolia Militaris Is A Species Of Wasp In The Family Mutillidae
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A Family Of Panama Monkeys Has Entered The Stone Age
One population of white-faced capuchin monkeys in Panama has entered the Stone Age, according to researchers. The monkeys are the fourth species of primates to use stone tools to break nuts and shellfish, following us. The group lives on Jicarón island, a small island off the coast of Panama that is part of the Coiba National Park, according to New Scientist. The national … [Read more...] about A Family Of Panama Monkeys Has Entered The Stone Age
The Dog Who Waited 279 Days For A Home Is Overjoyed For His First Family Photo
“I think he picked up on the fact that something was different about that day" ❤️️ Malcolm was a stray when he arrived at the Michigan Animal Rescue League (MARL), and no one knew much about him. Malcolm, on the other hand, proved to be a quick study, and it didn't take long for everyone to realize what a fantastic dog he is. "Malcolm is quite a character," a MARL … [Read more...] about The Dog Who Waited 279 Days For A Home Is Overjoyed For His First Family Photo
A Family Discovers A Newly Born Baby Mouse The Size Of a Coin
She's so fluffy and cute now. When a family's cat wouldn't stop scratching around one area of the house, clearly interested in something, they decided to investigate — and found a tiny baby mouse, barely more than a day old. Unfortunately, the baby's mother was no longer present, and the family knew that she wouldn't survive without proper care. They called the RSPCA, who … [Read more...] about A Family Discovers A Newly Born Baby Mouse The Size Of a Coin
A Family of Gregarious African Meerkats Gives a Wildlife Photographer a Warm Welcome
While staying at Jack's Camp in the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park in northern Botswana, South African wildlife photographer Nick Kleer was greeted by a friendly meerkat. Kleer just lay down on the ground, surrounded by the gregarious suricates. Kleer's head and torso were even employed as strategic lookout positions. Kleer expressed his happiness by saying that he was … [Read more...] about A Family of Gregarious African Meerkats Gives a Wildlife Photographer a Warm Welcome