Table of Contents If you take the time to wander around your neighborhood, you might see strikingly pretty flowers in different shapes, colors, and sizes. It’s no doubt that these flowers are quite irresistible, right? We’re always tempted to stop and smell the blooms! But have you ever tried eating […]

Table of Contents Introduction Plants have a fascinating arsenal of tools to repel bugs. Credit: Deposit Photos/Vpardi What do you do when you’re under attack? Fight them off physically? Maybe. Run away? That sounds like a really good idea. But imagine this: you can’t move at all! How do you

We all know that diseases have a way of sneaking up on us—be it through germs, genetics, or our own immune systems—and racking up a thread of seemingly unrelated symptoms. Medical researchers spend their time untangling this complicated thread to study just what brings about diseases, and what we can

Table of Contents Giant pandas are stars of the animal kingdom. They definitely have the looks of a celebrity, with their unique black and white fur coat drape, and the ears to match. It’s no wonder there are entire movie franchises dedicated to them! Giant pandas are some of the

Table of Contents Are the narwhals endangered? Credit: Wikimedia/Dr. Kristin Laidre, Polar Science Center, UW NOAA/OAR/OER Have you ever heard of a creature so intriguing that you thought you could have only dreamt it up? If you haven’t already, you’re about to. Meet the unicorns of the sea—the narwhals! From

Table of Contents About the Peregrine Falcons Meet the peregrine falcon, the fastest animal on Earth, Credit: Wikimedia/Sumeet Moghe The animal kingdom is speckled with creatures that have incredible abilities to not just survive in the harsh, competitive world, but also thrive. Just look at the peregrine falcon! With their

Table of Contents It’s hard not to be in awe of elephants. Not only are elephants one of the largest animals on planet Earth, they also have an agile trunk accompanied by ivory tusks, and magnificent ears to go with it. What’s not to love about them? They seem to

Table of Contents The animal kingdom has inspired quite an active rumor mill. There are lots of myths and questions about the days and lives of the fascinating creatures that inhabit our earth. One intriguing creature is the honey bee! Bees are winged insects that are famous for their ability

Table of Contents What is tiny but an expert at flying? You can find this little guy all over your garden, and even hear it go “Buzz buzz”? You must have figured it out! Why it’s the bee, of course!   While we often associate bees with honey, there is

Table of Contents Do wasps pollinate? Credit: Wikimedia Commons/Alvesgaspar What’s the first thing you think about when you hear wasps? Are you in awe of their incredibly cool ability to fly? Or are you more likely to duck for cover in fear of a bad sting? Wasps might live up