Nature Contents Archive

We are dismayed, disappointed, and deeply concerned. UK Gov has just approved the use of a banned pesticide so powerful; a single teaspoon could kill 1.25 billion bees. This is a huge mistake. If we want to #DefendNature we must #SayNoToNeonics. 👉 https://t.co/UXvOkcvyZ9 https://t.co/XcWg4qnVL7

If you're cold, they're... not cold. https://t.co/HEDAbadn1Q

This is the only species of bees to build their hives upward, in a spiral https://t.co/aHms3BEZIS

Accessible primarily by canoe, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is over one million acres of rugged and remote boreal forest in Minnesota. The sculpting of the landscape by glaciers has left behind thousands of lakes and streams and more than 1,200 miles of canoe routes. https://t.co/JgpPYQsJAP

A picture is worth a thousand words. And when that picture is a high-precision 3D image of the face, it might be worth a thousand blood tests as well https://t.co/UnThwqOn5D https://t.co/ADKW28WI0k

Last week, @SecDebHaaland took action to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to ensure that people can enjoy the solitude and personal connection with this wilderness for generations to come. Photos by Gary Hamer and Robert Hallam https://t.co/SPnsl6peHe

Bison have developed the ability to survive in the most extreme conditions. Their thick woolly coat provides such good insulation & protection that they're perfectly comfortable when the temps drop below zero. Thicker winter skin & fatty deposits help too! 📷: Bobbi Northcott

Today @EPA put a stop to the Pebble Mine, which posed an existential threat to Alaska’s Bristol Bay. And Bristol Bay helps to feed the world. Learn more about the importance of this resource in our latest podcast episode (skip to 11:28 mark): https://t.co/tnTntqUayO. https://t.co/HiXlSbBxb3

Many plants and animals around the world are on the edge of extinction. Fortunately, The Nature Conservancy is out to change that. Discover the species we’re working to protect in the Midwest. https://t.co/4MirP8mH73

ANSWER: Most coastal octopus species live for about a year; the largest and longest-lived, the giant Pacific octopus, may live up to five years. Learn more about this fast-growing, competitive species with a 30-day free trial: https://t.co/0I19exYg7q.

Marsh fritillary butterfly caterpillars huddle together within a dense web, spending the winter out of sight, sitting there safe, awaiting the very first warm rays of spring sunshine. https://t.co/L0gIu59XeI

Deforestation of Nicaragua’s largest primary forests has been a violent, ugly process for Indigenous communities. Indigenous leaders and environmental defenders believe the situation will only get worse this year. https://t.co/JkzdxwZZCf https://t.co/cqDPvQE0Yv

Octopuses fascinate us with their dexterity and keen intelligence. How long do most coastal octopus species live for? Find the answer in the replies and learn more about this competitive species with a 30-day free trial: https://t.co/0I19exYg7q

The expansion of roads and highways has negatively impacted arboreal animals by separating them from essential resources. Canopy bridges provide a simple solution to this problem, reports @lizkimbrough_: https://t.co/mXlrPoTAGS https://t.co/RnpO4n3sGS

#InternationalZebraDay Is a zebra black with white stripes, or black with white stripes? 🤔 We know the answer... https://t.co/Qf215q5Q16