Centipedes and millipedes are found all over the world, and are common household pests. Both of these many-legged arthropods can be scary looking, but are they dangerous? Are centipedes and millipedes dangerous to humans? Centipedes and millipedes are similar-looking creatures, but they are actually very different species. Millipedes are harmless creatures that mainly eat decaying […]
The most distinctive feature of both centipedes and millipedes is that they have many, many legs. Both bugs are arthropods belonging to the subphylum Myriapoda, a name that translates to ‘ten thousand feet.’ But how many legs do they have exactly, and why do they need so many? Do millipedes have 1000 legs? The Latin […]
Centipedes are found all over the world and can thrive in a variety of habitats, from tropical rainforests to arid deserts. One centipede species is even amphibious and can hunt and hide in both dry and aquatic environments. Most of the time, however, centipedes favor damp habitats. This is because their exoskeleton lacks a waxy […]
There are a ton of mosquito-diseases that animals can suffer from, which is why I here are the mosquit-borne diseases that can affect our pets and horses.
There are, of course, store-bought alternatives, different bee sting ointments, that you can use for pain relief. And you can make use of them if the pain does not subside after trying a home treatment. But why not try a home remedy first?
Insects are tiny, so it can be hard to imagine that their bodies contain whole organ systems – but they can! Just like other animals, insects have a circulatory system that delivers nutrients to all the cells of their bodies. However, the anatomy of the insect circulatory system is very different to that of your […]
If you were to look at an insect up close, you may be taken aback by how alien-looking they really are. With their bulging eyes, tough exoskeletons, and numerous legs, insects look nothing like humans – which is why some people find it hard to believe that they’re animals, just like us! Is an insect […]
The lifestyle of bugs is very different from that of humans, but we do have some things in common. Just like other animals, bugs need to eat, drink, and sleep! Rest is vital for all living things, but is it the same in bugs as it is in humans? Where do flies sleep? Do spiders […]
Citronella grass is one of the most effective natural ways to repel mosquitoes. Here are tips on how to plant, grown and take care of a citronella grass plant.
Insects are tiny, so it can be hard to imagine that their bodies contain whole organ systems – but they can! Just like other animals, insects have a circulatory system that delivers nutrients to all the cells of their bodies. However, the anatomy of the insect circulatory system is very different to that of your […]
If you were to look at an insect up close, you may be taken aback by how alien-looking they really are. With their bulging eyes, tough exoskeletons, and numerous legs, insects look nothing like humans – which is why some people find it hard to believe that they’re animals, just like us! Is an insect […]
The lifestyle of bugs is very different from that of humans, but we do have some things in common. Just like other animals, bugs need to eat, drink, and sleep! Rest is vital for all living things, but is it the same in bugs as it is in humans? Where do flies sleep? Do spiders […]
