Ticks can’t fly or jump, but will hold onto leaves along popular trails with their legs outstretched, waiting to climb on to a person or animal—this is called questing The tick will quickly attach themselves when a person or animal brushes the spot where a tick is waiting. Some ticks will attach quickly and others …
Spiders Could Theoretically Eat Every Human On Earth
Spiders could theoretically eat every human on Earth and still be hungry. In a year, spiders can consume between 400 million and 800 million tons of insects and other small animals like frogs and birds. According to the Washington Post, the total biomass of humans on Earth is estimated to be just over 350 million …
Blue Banded Bees Are Antisocial
Blue banded bees live alone unlike honeybees that live in colonies. Males cling onto plants through the night while females burrow into clay. Blue banded bees are found in Australia.
The Orchid Mantis Is A Rare Insect That Mimics A Pink Flower
The orchid mantis is native to rainforests in parts of Southeast Asia and India.
Spiders and insects are unable to close their eyes
They don’t have eyelids. They are still able to sleep by putting their body in a rest state.