Inactivity in Animals and the “Lazy” Ants
by Most of us have grown up with idea that being both efficient and productive is highly desirable. Early in school, many of us are taught …
Author: Josh Steele
The Buzz on Insect Sound
Anybody who has walked outside on a hot summer day and heard the cacophonous ticks, rattles and clicks of insect calls could imagine that there …
Star Wars and the Naming of Things
Choosing a name for a newfound species or group of organisms can be a rather daunting task. It should be no surprise that taxonomists and …
Damselfly in distress: How sexual conflict shapes behavior
As the days grow longer and the temperature rises, the first vestiges of animal and plant life have begun to shake off the trappings of …
Wondering in Winter: Where did the bugs all go?
Here in the Northern part of the US, the blustery winds of winter are well upon us. The cold climate forces us to bundle up …