
The deadliest animal on earth, mosquitoes spread diseases that claim the lives of tens of millions of people each year. Only females bite to obtain the protein needed to develop their eggs. But on a hot, dry day, blood can also be a cooling beverage. According to a recent study, thirsty mosquitoes are more aggressive,…

Possums are often very gentle creatures, but many homeowners consider them unwanted pests. Though they are dirty and friendly, possums are still capable of attacking cats and other animals. Whether possums attack a cat or not is a complex question. In this article, we will discuss the possible outcomes of a fight between a cat…

Although ladybugs and ants do not consume one other, there is some interaction between the two species of insects. Aphids create honeydew, which ants like eating. Since ladybugs, on the other hand, prefer to consume aphids, this can lead to competition between the two insect species. Aphids are a food source for ladybugs, but ants…