Why Do Medical Researchers Use Mice in Lab Experiments?
Mice are also used in behavioral, sensory, aging, nutrition and genetic studies, as well as testing anti-craving medication that could potentially end drug addiction. Source:Livescience […]
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Cockroaches are getting respect and admiration at a Japanese zoo
In one Japanese TV game shows, contestants try to blow dead cockroaches down each others throats. Adapted from QZ and CTVNews | July 23, 2015 […]
Three restaurants closed for pest control issues
Popular wedding venue restaurant closed for 75 rodent droppings By Romney Smith DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. —The Restaurant Report visited three restaurants that were closed by […]
Ants can be spongers too! ‘Lazy’ insects found in colonies that spend half their time inactive while others work around them
Article repurposed from http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3148741/Ants-spongers-Lazy-insects-colonies-spend-half-time-inactive-work-them.html They are known for being some of the most industrious creatures on the planet with each ant spending their lives working […]
Insects may be able to feel fear, anger and empathy, after all
For most of us who have ever had a pet companion, it’s a no-brainer that mammals and birds are emotional creatures. But what about insects? […]
Bees are ‘sick of humans’ but man will feel the sting
Pretoria (AFP) – In a worrying development which could threaten food production, South Africa’s traditionally tough honey bees — which had been resistant to disease […]
Gray rat snake serves useful role in pest control
Gray snakes can live up to 15 years in the wild and 25 years in captivity. By Kathy Kinsey Date : 6 June 2015 I […]
Unknown Giant Rat Discovered in New Guinea Jungle
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Researchers in a remote jungle in Indonesia have discovered a giant rat and a tiny possum that are apparently new to science, […]
Rats, cockroaches and ants: NHS forced to call out pest control 600 TIMES a month
NHS hospitals are calling out pest control almost 600 times a month, new figures have revealed – sparking fears over deadly infections. Source: Express.co.uk Date: […]
Sex pest teacher who ‘exploited’ girl for his own gratification banned from the classroom for life
The sex pest Andrew Green, 59, bragged about his sexual conquests with two women and offered to “help” if the girl had any fantasies, a […]