People were certainly in for a similar surprise when wildlife officials posted a photo on social media of a squirrel estimated to be slightly over 2 feet long. Buzz60’s Mercer Morrison has the story. Source: WTLV
Scientists make See-through fruit flies (via ABC News)
While fruit flies may bother people who have week-old bananas at home, the humble insects have for decades benefited scientists studying how organisms live and grow. The tiny flies are more like humans than you might initially think — about 60 percent of fly genes match with a similar human gene –… Source: ABC News
Stinkbugs Invading State, County (via Urban Milwaukee)
Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs, invasive Asian species, can damage crops, stink up buildings. Source: Urban Milwaukee
Thereâs a Spider That Makes Milk (via The Atlantic)
It feeds its young a white, nutritious fluid secreted from its underside. Source: The Atlantic
Tulsa Woman Says Apartment Complex Is Responsible For Rat Problem (via r20.rs6.net)
A Tulsa woman says her apartment complex is not doing enough after she says rats damaged two of her cars. Source: r20.rs6.net
What health leaders want you to know before traveling this holiday (via WRIC)
If you’re getting ready to go on vacation for the holidays, there’s one more thing you should get in order before boarding a flight. Source: WRIC
KU researchers explain keeping track of mosquito viruses in Shawnee Co. (via Natalie Dattilio)
Mosquito season may be over but Shawnee County continues to track the pesky bugs throughout the year. Source: Natalie Dattilio
KU researchers explain keeping track of mosquito viruses in Shawnee Co. (via Natalie Dattilio)
Mosquito season may be over but Shawnee County continues to track the pesky bugs throughout the year. Source: Natalie Dattilio
Deer ticks are surviving winter and becoming a year-round problem (via WCSH)
Deer ticks are being found for the first time in Jackman and Houlton. Source: WCSH
Yes, There ARE Fewer Stink Bugs This Year (via Robbie Harris)
Have you noticed there are fewer Stink Bugs around this year? Robbie Harris reports on why that it is, and what we might expect, going forward. Source: Robbie Harris
