A leaf-cutter ant queen mates only once - just before establishing a new colony. She can then keep the sperm viable for up to 15 years and produce as many as 300 million offspring.
It's a special kind of underwear -- with a strategically placed fig leaf design -- and the designer says it'll get you through the airport screener with your dignity intact.
A hubbub's been building up about the maple leaf on Canada's new $20 bills. Botanists say that it's a leaf from the invasive Norway maple, not the familiar sugar maple that graces the nation's flag.
A hubbub's been building up about the maple leaf on Canada's new $20 bills. Botanists say that it's a leaf from the invasive Norway maple, not the familiar sugar maple that graces the nation's flag.
This is a white leaf beetle trying to climb on a flower stem... The "cute face" is almost like the ones in Disney animated movies... I am sure they took inspiration from these beetles.
This is a white leaf beetle trying to climb on a flower stem... The "cute face" is almost like the ones in Disney animated movies... I am sure they took inspiration from these beetles.
On January 24, 1972, Yokoi was discovered in a remote section of Guam. For 28 years he had been hiding in an underground jungle cave, fearing to come out even after finding leaflets declaring that World War II had ended.
A leaf-cutter ant queen mates only once - just before establishing a new colony. She can then keep the sperm viable for up to 15 years and produce as many as 300 million offspring.
For 28 years Shoichi Yokoi hid in an underground jungle cave in a remote section of Guam, fearing to come out even after finding leaflets declaring that World War II had ended.
For 28 years Shoichi Yokoi hid in an underground jungle cave in a remote section of Guam, fearing to come out even after finding leaflets declaring that World War II had ended.
The Nissan Leaf, an all-electric car, is set to debut at dealerships in December. It comes with a wealth of perks, including a 7,500 dollar federal tax credit, a free home-charging unit, and free parking in some cities.