Scientists Stunned by Bird That Pretends To Be a Toxic Caterpillar
A hummingbird chick in Panama mimics a poisonous caterpillar to avoid predators—a rare case of bird-to-insect mimicry. When ...
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Hummingbird Chicks Observed for the First Time Pretending to be Caterpillars to Avoid Being Eaten
Tiny hummingbird chicks were observed mimicking a poisonous caterpillar to survive in the Panama rainforest–a first for science.
Don’t be fooled by this darling Georgia critter. It may be fuzzy, but it’s still dangerous
Be on the lookout for a bug that resembles Cousin Itt. It may seem harmless but it can do real damage if you’re bitten.
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Caterpillar-Like Hummingbird Chick Could Be Rare Example Of Batesian Mimicry In Birds
The chick has long downy feathers that resemble irritant hairs in some caterpillar species native to the area.
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Scientists find unusual gas on exoplanets, could be the biggest clue in alien hunt
Researchers suggest that certain gases detected in the atmospheres of exoplanets could be key indicators in the search for ...
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How silicon turns tomato plants into mean, green, pest-killing machines
Treated plants fight pests without the need for toxic pesticides, oozing a "larval toffee" that stunts tomato pinworms’ growth and attracts predators.
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How hummingbird chicks protect themselves from being eaten
Hummingbird chicks pretend to be a caterpillar to avoid being eaten, reveals new research. The tiny birds, smaller than a ...
Many California Trees Survived the Wildfires. Here’s Why.
As the fires that ravaged Los Angeles in January ebbed, many trees were left standing next to burnt down homes. Here’s why.
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Rick Mikula advocated for butterflies, a better world
Mikula often said butterflies symbolize new life, that several cultures use the same word for butterfly as for soul, and that ...
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The Dangerous Datura Flower Looks Like It Belongs In An Enchanted Garden, But It Has Ties To Ancient Rituals And Poisonings
The datura flower looks like it belongs in an enchanted garden, but it won’t grant you any magical wishes! This […] ...
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NBA Roundup: Jalen Green scores 28, Rockets down Bulls
HOUSTON — Jalen Green scored 28 points and the Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to six straight games with a 117-114 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Green also ...
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Golfers with disabilities will take to the green for the Northern California Adaptive Golf Classic
IN OTHER NEWS, THIS MORNING, A BRAND NEW GOLF TOURNAMENT GETTING READY TO TEE OFF. AND IT’S PROMISING TO BE THE PREEMPTIVE TOURNAMENT FOR ADAPTIVE GOLFERS. AND JOINING US THIS MORNING, VETERAN ...