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Macro world of the blue emperor

A close-up look at the magnificent Blue Emperor dragonfly, showcasing its vivid colors, intricate wings, and unmatched ...
If you’ve ever watched a flapping insect or hummingbird hover in place – often while engaged in other activities such as ...
BUTTE CREEK CANYON — Growing up, Roger Lederer was told damselflies could bring good fortune when fishing. “Whenever I went fishing and a damselfly landed on my rod, it was called a lucky bug. So I ...
As the year comes to a close, Pinterest has unveiled its latest “Pinterest Predicts 2026” report, looking at what’s ...
Dr. Emily Schilling, associate director of the Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories, is helping to map the migratory patterns of a powerful predator of both the air and the water.
Discover the extraordinary prehistoric giants – from mega-sloths to monster sharks – that once made today’s animals look ...
IT has long been known that when the wing of an insect becomes fossilised the original chitin is either completely destroyed or else replaced by some other substance, such as carbon, silica, or oxide ...
A collection of gifts that transcend fleeting trends to ignite curiosity and wonder. The main thing I have learned since ...
The competition's latest crop of winners displays the animal kingdom at its most unpredictable, with photographers capturing ...
Across continents, half of odonate species shifted both ranges and phenologies in response to climate warming, with southern species and those experiencing less temperature variability shifting ranges ...