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A wolf walks into a flower and appears to pollinate it

Ethiopian wolves, primarily carnivorous, also consume plant nectar, showing dietary flexibility and potential new ecological roles.

The strange Ethiopian nectar-eating wolf: A predator that may also act as a pollinator

Ethiopian wolves demonstrate an unexpected behavior of nectar-feeding on flowers, suggesting a complex relationship with local flora.

Nectar-Eating Wolves May Be Pollinating Flowers

Ethiopian wolves may serve as pollinators by consuming nectar from flowers, a behavior traditionally associated with insects and smaller animals.

A wolf walks into a flower and appears to pollinate it

Ethiopian wolves, primarily carnivorous, also consume plant nectar, showing dietary flexibility and potential new ecological roles.

The strange Ethiopian nectar-eating wolf: A predator that may also act as a pollinator

Ethiopian wolves demonstrate an unexpected behavior of nectar-feeding on flowers, suggesting a complex relationship with local flora.

Nectar-Eating Wolves May Be Pollinating Flowers

Ethiopian wolves may serve as pollinators by consuming nectar from flowers, a behavior traditionally associated with insects and smaller animals.
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#gardening

Ouch! Yes, wasps sting, but they are as important to gardens as honeybees

Wasp populations are vital for the ecosystem and benefit gardening despite common fears and misconceptions.

Why an apple tree is a perfect Christmas present for the gardener in your life

Apple trees are wonderful gifts for gardeners, offering joy through fresh fruit and the opportunity to grow one's own apples.

Ouch! Yes, wasps sting, but they are as important to gardens as honeybees

Wasp populations are vital for the ecosystem and benefit gardening despite common fears and misconceptions.

Why an apple tree is a perfect Christmas present for the gardener in your life

Apple trees are wonderful gifts for gardeners, offering joy through fresh fruit and the opportunity to grow one's own apples.
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#biodiversity

Monarch butterflies to be listed as a threatened species in US

The monarch butterfly is proposed to be listed as threatened due to severe population declines and the impact of climate and habitat changes.

How to Address Two Environmental Crises at Once

Wasps and hornets, once viewed as aggressive, play crucial roles in pollination and mutualism, revealing their ecological importance.

Opinion: Want to save the bees? First, relearn everything you know about them

Bees, especially native species, are crucial for pollination and ecosystem balance. Understanding their diversity and unique characteristics is key to their protection.

Small but mighty': how invertebrates play central role in shaping our world

Invertebrates like dung beetles, flies, and sea cucumbers play a vital role in breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients in ecosystems.
In addition to pollination by bees, other invertebrates like beetles and flies are also significant contributors to the plant world.

Monarch butterflies to be listed as a threatened species in US

The monarch butterfly is proposed to be listed as threatened due to severe population declines and the impact of climate and habitat changes.

How to Address Two Environmental Crises at Once

Wasps and hornets, once viewed as aggressive, play crucial roles in pollination and mutualism, revealing their ecological importance.

Opinion: Want to save the bees? First, relearn everything you know about them

Bees, especially native species, are crucial for pollination and ecosystem balance. Understanding their diversity and unique characteristics is key to their protection.

Small but mighty': how invertebrates play central role in shaping our world

Invertebrates like dung beetles, flies, and sea cucumbers play a vital role in breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients in ecosystems.
In addition to pollination by bees, other invertebrates like beetles and flies are also significant contributors to the plant world.
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Houseplant of the week: starfish flower

The starfish flower (Stapelia hirsuta) is a unique and drought-tolerant succulent with large, hairy, star-shaped flowers that attract specific pollinators.
#corpse-flower

Kew Gardens's "corpse flower" is in bloom

The Titan arum attracts pollinators with its foul smell and blooms very briefly, making it a unique attraction at Kew Gardens.

Visitors line up to see and smell a corpse flower's stinking bloom in San Francisco

The endangered corpse flower bloomed in San Francisco, drawing crowds to witness its rare and pungent spectacle.
The Amorphophallus titanum mimics the smell of a dead carcass to attract flies for pollination during its infrequent blooming period.

Kew Gardens's "corpse flower" is in bloom

The Titan arum attracts pollinators with its foul smell and blooms very briefly, making it a unique attraction at Kew Gardens.

Visitors line up to see and smell a corpse flower's stinking bloom in San Francisco

The endangered corpse flower bloomed in San Francisco, drawing crowds to witness its rare and pungent spectacle.
The Amorphophallus titanum mimics the smell of a dead carcass to attract flies for pollination during its infrequent blooming period.
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#endangered-species

These Wolves Like a Little Treat: Flower Nectar

Ethiopian wolves are unexpectedly consuming nectar and may act as pollinators, challenging traditional views of carnivorous diets.

I can hear dry-retching from inside': queuing for hours to smell Geelong's corpse plant

The corpse plant's foul odor attracts pollinators and draws crowds, highlighting its rare blooming cycle.

These Wolves Like a Little Treat: Flower Nectar

Ethiopian wolves are unexpectedly consuming nectar and may act as pollinators, challenging traditional views of carnivorous diets.

I can hear dry-retching from inside': queuing for hours to smell Geelong's corpse plant

The corpse plant's foul odor attracts pollinators and draws crowds, highlighting its rare blooming cycle.
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'All we could do was watch': Beekeeper mourns millions of bees killed in Mountain fire

The Mountain fire had devastating effects on local beekeepers, destroying hundreds of hives and impacting food sustainability.
Eduardo Flores lost half of his bee colonies and over $35,000 in damages due to the Mountain fire.

These Bees Hustle to Put Food on the Table | KQED

Honeybees intricately collect pollen not just for pollination but also to produce a protein-rich food source known as bee bread.

Why Do Sunflowers Face the Sunrise? | KQED

Sunflowers exhibit heliotropism, maximizing sunlight for growth by dynamically positioning themselves from east to west throughout the day.

Flowers Are Starting to Smell Different

Air pollution significantly reduces the number of insects visiting plants and affects pollination, potentially impacting plant reproduction.

Insects: Why we can't live without them DW 07/29/2024

More than half of a German supermarket's products rely on insects for existence.
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