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Artificial intelligence used to decode rodent chitchat
It is thought that mice are a fairly quiet animal, however they are a highly social animal that constantly communicate with one another via complex vocalisations. Their squeaks can be incredibly difficult to pick up as the frequency exceeds the limits...
Rats on the rise last summer boost finances at pest control giant Rentokil
Pest control giant, Rentokil, have seen a rise in their share price on Thursday morning as it said its services had been in high demand through last year’s long, hot summer. A record year of acquisitions has helped boost in finances in 2018 and the shares...
The Snow Flea
Have you been noticing ting black critters in the snow we had this year? They go by the name of snow fleas. Suzanne Blatt, an Entomologist has explained that they are the total opposite to the blood sucking flea that is interested in your pet. The snow...
The first new insect in Britain for 100 years
A colony of the webspinner Aposthonia Ceylonica has been found in Surrey. It was discovered in a glass house and it measures at about 1cm long. The webspinners live in a tunnel made from silk webbing. It feeds on plant material and fungal and algal growth....
Treasure trove of new insects discovered on island
Over 100 insect species which have previously been unknown to science have been discovered on an Indonesian island. Found in remote rainforests, the tiny beetles have been overlooked for decade. All 103 of the new insect species belong to the same group...