Horseshoe crabs have remained unchanged for over 300 million years and are often known as “living fossils.”
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.
Jellyfish Populations Have Increased With The Rise Of Sea Temperatures
This rise in sea temperatures may be due to climate change. These changes are leading to a decline in shrimp-like crustaceans called copepods – a critical food source for fish, seabirds and even basking sharks. This will have an impact on the types of fish available for commercial fishing, which could lead to new fishing …
Hippos Kill Hundreds Of People A Year
Hippos are aggressive and will attack humans.
One Bat Can Eat Up To 1,000 Mosquitos In An Hour
Mostly harmless to humans, bats can eat up to 1,000 mosquitos in an hour. Attract bats to your home to help reduce mosquito populations by hanging bat boxes or planting plants that attract insects bats love. Fragrant and night-blooming plants that attract insects bats love are thyme, rosemary, lavender, and evening primrose.