The last co-emergence occurred during Thomas Jefferson’s presidency Trillions of cicadas are set to emerge from the ground this summer. For the first time since 1803, Broods XIX and XIII will co-emerge. These insects originally hatched in 2011 and 2007 and have been underground since. Cicadas emerge to mate and then die Female cicadas will …
Cicadas have been consumed for thousands of years through many cultures. Cicadas are also believed to have healing properties in Chinese medicine. Trillions of cicadas are set to emerge from the ground and for the first time since 1803. Broods XIX and XIII will co-emerge. The last co-emergence occurred during Thomas Jefferson’s presidency. These insects …
Mealworms are plastivores and have the ability to breakdown various plastics in only a few hours. Plastivores are bacteria, fungi, and insects that can safely degrade and metabolize plastic. This is due to the microbiome in mealworm guts which breaks down the plastic they eat. It will take 3,000 to 4,000 mealworms about a week …
While performing its mating ritual, the male costa’s hummingbird will flex his purple mantle feathers as he flies around the female and whistles.
Sloths are good swimmers and can hold their breath up to 40 mintures which is 4-times longer than a dolphin. Sloths are also 3-times faster in water than they are on land.