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Research: Climate Change Collapsing Insect Numbers by 63%

Almost all insect data comes from a few very well-studied groups – in particular, butterflies, moths and bees. Shutterstock

The world may be facing a devastating “hidden” collapse in insect species due to the twin threats of climate change and habitat loss. #Palmoil 🪔 #soy #meat 🥩 and #cocoa 🍫 #agriculture along with #climatechange and #habitatloss in rainforests is driving #insects to the edge of #extinction. Take action by going #vegan and #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4WildlifeContinue reading “Research: Climate Change Collapsing Insect Numbers by 63%”

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News stories about spiders are unfairly negative – here’s how to tell the truth about spiders

Online news stories about people’s encounters with spiders, such as this harmless jumping spider, often contain errors or overhyped language, a new study finds. XBN83/MOMENT/GETTY IMAGES PLUS

Frequent errors in news reports likely contribute to the animals’ undeserved bad reputation Spiders are pretty remarkable. They live almost everywhere, from rainforests to deserts. Some even spend most of their lives underwater. They are smarter than you think, with some able to make plans and count. Scientists think they might even dream when theyContinue reading “News stories about spiders are unfairly negative – here’s how to tell the truth about spiders”