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The Cicada: Master Of Time And Numbers

Equations, maths, and continuous calculations are not universally loved. Generally speaking, our lives do not depend on knowing statistical analysis and arithmetic. However, for one creature locked in an eternal bluffing game with predators, mathematics is vital. Welcome to the esoteric world of the Cicada, the Chess Grand Master of insects.

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Bees: Collectors Of Honey And Providers Of And For Life

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It is a beautiful warm sunny day and you are sitting on a park bench. The sky is blue, there are multi-coloured flowers gently swaying in the balmy breeze. The birds are singing sweetly in the trees, and all around, people are relaxing in the sun. Suddenly, you hear a scream, you look over where

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The Ant: Incredible Intelligence In Such A Tiny Creature

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Unnoticed and unwatched, a small tiny creature slowly and steadily makes it way through an invisible road. However, it is not alone, it is joined by hundreds of similar creatures all busily making their way on some impenetrable and unknowable journey to an unimaginable world. The world of the ant.

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The Butterfly: Beloved Cousin Of The Hated Moth

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Butterflies and moths are a hugely diverse insect family. It is estimated that there are over 200,000 known species. However, moths are much more numerous than their more illustrious counterpart. Given just how close their appearances are, it is astonishing that one is likely to be admired while the other is likely to be seen