As with many insects, ladybugs undergo a complex metamorphosis with distinct egg, larval, pupal and adult stages. During wintertime they gather in large groups for diapause (the insect equivalent of hibernation). They tend to seek shelter under leaves and crevices of tree bark or in homes and other structures where they remain warm and safe…
Hyenas have earned themselves a bad rep, yet they’re highly intelligent animals that live in complex social groups. Although often disliked, these important predators deserve our respect. After three months of gestation, female hyenas give birth to one to four cubs that have their eyes sealed shut for five to nine days while they nurse…
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Ladybugs can be found worldwide, flourishing best in temperate climates with plenty of marigolds, geraniums and chrysanthemums to feed on. These insects mate and lay eggs near colonies of aphids as a primary food source. After hibernation during winter, they emerge again in spring to mate and reproduce. Spring As spring arrives, ladybugs come out…
Ladybugs are attracted to shrubs, trees, fields and gardens nearby homes that feature shrubbery or trees with fruiting bodies that attract ladybirds. Once there, they lay their eggs near aphids which serve as their food source. Ladybug spots serve a practical purpose; they alert potential predators that the beetle tastes bad and encourage them to…
Hyenas are predators in the wild that consume birds, insects, small mammals and reptiles as their diet. These big brains have evolved to remember individual voices and ranks of clan members, helping them negotiate the strict social hierarchy without unnecessary conflict. A familiar whoop is used as a signal between clan members to signify that…
Ladybugs can be found all around the world and are extremely adaptive creatures capable of adapting to almost any environment. These beetles can be seen active from spring until fall and hibernate during the winter in areas such as logs, rocks crevices or even homes. Female ladybugs will lay their eggs near colonies of aphids…
