Many people mistakenly think that hornets nest underground, however, this is largely because they are easily mixed up with ground-nesting wasp species. This article looks at the fascinating world of hornets, including where and how they nest. Types of Hornets…
Many animals disappear in the winter months, but it’s not always easy to know where they’ve gone. Some leave for warmer climates, some hibernate and others simply die. As hornets are similar in many ways to bees it might be…
Hornets are type of wasp and therefore carry all the negative associations of these misunderstood insects. Added to this hornets are often larger, with vicious looking stingers. It’s therefore not surprising that most people consider them to be a dangerous…
Frogs are well-known for their amazing leaping abilities, with some species able to jump up to 6.5m (21 feet), without even the need to warm up. This incredibly propulsion is all down to their anatomy, which allows them to build…
For many of us we may learn to call a familiar amphibian by the name of toad or frog from a young age. While these labels in time become ingrained few people would be able to outline why one is…
Frogs are near the bottom of many food chains. Small, and mostly defenseless, they are the favourite snack of many birds, fish, and even reptiles. In order to keep themselves off the menu as much as possible, many frogs have…
