On the 25th of June, 2024, a team of scientists from South Africa made history by inserting radioactive isotopes into the horns of rhinos in an effort to devalue rhino horn as a commodity. Here’s a deep dive into the project and the issue of rhino poaching. Introduction Over the last decade, close to 10,000 ...
This may seem like something you’d see on an acid trip, but it’s actually a real thing that giant honeybees do! This action is called “shimmering” and it’s a form of communication. A Coordinated Trick It does look quite like a doomsday signal; but that’s sort of the point. A doomsday for wasps anyway. These ...
I don’t know about you, but when I pass some flowers I always stick my face in them and take a deep breath. Pleasant smells are attractive, and it seems humans aren’t alone in that opinion. Introduction Have you ever seen a cat react to catnip? If not, I recommend checking this video article out ...
When birds feed on nectar from flowers, they do more than just get a meal—they play a crucial role in pollination, transferring pollen from one flower to another. But how well do the shapes of their beaks match the flowers they visit? A new study on Australian honeyeaters feeding on spotted emu bush (Eremophila maculata) ...
Esther Evangeline, MSc Zoology
