ecology
2025-10-02 @ 18.04.09 ∈ In English
Bearded Vulture nests found to have hoards of cultural artifacts—some up to 650 years old
What's unique about some larger bird [species] is that the same nest is used for centuries if it continues to be in a safe space. Generations of birds will continue to occupy and add materials to these nests for hundreds of years.
2025-10-01 @ 12.46.55 ∈ In English
Study reveals wild canids favor structured travel routes, unlike their feline counterparts
The next time you watch your dog visit the same places around your yard or notice that your cat seems to explore a new area every time it ventures outside, consider this: You might be witnessing an ancient evolutionary strategy in action.
2025-09-09 @ 16.45.16 ∈ In English
2025-09-06 @ 18.53.07 ∈ Suomeksi
Lapin syrjäisestä erämaasta löytyi Suomelle uusi lihansyöjähämähäkki
Liidokki-hämähäkkeihin kuuluva otus on Salmelan mukaan harvinainen myös muualla Pohjois-Euroopassa. Salmelan mukaan lajia tuskin olisi löytynyt nytkään, ellei se olisi sattumalta päätynyt palsasuolla olleeseen [pyydykseen] Kaldoaivin erämaassa.
2025-09-06 @ 18.42.21 ∈ Suomeksi
2025-09-05 @ 19.22.03 ∈ In English
Iberian harvester ant queens are cloning different species to produce hybrid workers
This new frontier in reproduction is referred to by the authors as "xenoparous," meaning the ant queens have a need to produce individuals of another species as an inherent part of their life cycle. The exact developmental mechanism of cross-species male cloning is still unknown, but the authors have some theories.
2025-08-25 @ 16.51.03 ∈ In English
(Earlier: Why the UK’s butterflies are booming in 2025)
Why are we seeing so many butterflies in Ireland this year?
Another reason for the 2025 butterfly boom is the weather in Europe. Hot, dry weather creates drought, and butterflies capable of migration escape by altitudinal and geographical migration. By moving north, Clouded Yellow, Large White, Small White, Red Admiral and Painted Lady butterflies can find succulent foodplants for their caterpillars.
