Some moths have aquatic caterpillars. And some of these caterpillars are parasitized by wasps that dive underwater to find them. (link)
European starlings in North America went from less than 100 birds released in Central Park to almost 200 million in 150 years. How was that possible? (link)
Is climate change a ticking time-bomb for great tits? Birds that depend upon an abundance of particular food sources at specific times of the year may not be able to adapt fast enough to climate change. (link)
The week in wildlife - in pictures. The best of the week's wildlife pictures, including a bat rescue mission and knitted nests for injured birds. (link)
Controversy over UK tree-planting drive: Forestry Commission accused of funding non-native plantations that damage peatlands and imperil rare species. Is it just a matter of time before this happens in North America? (link)
Humanity is flushing away one of life's essential elements. (link)
Buzz pollination and poricidal anthers. (link)
How to tell Cat's ears from Dandelions. (link)
Insects might be more sensitive to radiation than thought. A study of bumble bees exposed to levels of radiation equivalent to those existing in Chernobyl hotspots shows that the insects' reproduction takes a hit. (link)
The dogs that grew wool and the people who love them. Indigenous communities in the Pacific Northwest bred little, fluffy white dogs that provided for them, both materially and spiritually. (link)
E-eggs track turtle traffickers. A Scientific American podcast. (link)
No wool, no Vikings; The fleece that launched 1,000 ships. Available as podcast or transcript with terrific photos. (link)
Soy has earned itself a bad reputation with many consumers. Its links to deforestation means that, alongside palm oil, soy has become a product to avoid. Is this reputation justified? (Note: this organization has similar analyses of other commodities.) (link)
