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[…]human health concern, especially as regards hospital-based micro-organisms. It seems that insects are particularly effective at preventing the development of hard-to-kill microbes, and that most of the credit for this is due a unique group of chemicals known as antimicrobial peptides. It is hoped that human medications modeled after […]
[…]pollinators, and their larvae attack crop pests. North America’s 1,000+ Robber Flies prey upon insects, including injurious flies. Even Blowflies have their good points… their larvae eat the maggots of disease-bearing species and play a vital role in decomposition. Flies feature importantly in Forensic Entomology. By studying the types of […]
[…]in NYC’s Central Park. Diet Centipedes are formidable predators that consume a wide variety of insects and other invertebrates. The Amazonian Giant Centipede, the world’s largest (females may exceed 12 inches in length), and similarly-sized species also take bats, tarantulas, rodents, frogs, lizards, and small birds. Extinct forms topped 3 […]
[…]in the lower sound ranges (which are used by most frogs). Until now, only bats, whales and certain insects were thought to utilize ultrasonic calls. Unusual Ears And why the recessed eardrums? As stated in an article published in the May, 2008 issue of “Nature”, the torrent frogs eardrums are […]
[…]ideal, although newly-molted (white) grubs and pupae are fine. You can also offer wild-caught insects – please see the article below for more info. Feeding live food in a large, well-planted tank is a great way to observe your frogs’ natural hunting abilities. The Clawed Frogs that I kept in […]
[…]where 60+ species may be found. Diet All are predacious, with most consuming soft-bodied insects but some specializing in land snails, sowbugs and other scorpions. Larger species may take frogs, lizards, shrews and other sizable animals on occasion. Reproduction All scorpions thus far studied give birth to live young, and […]
[…]are favored over hippos, lions and elephants. Japanese hobbyists’ and entomologists’ work with insects and other invertebrates is nothing short of unbelievable – I was floored by the Tama Zoo’s giant insect house and its huge walk-through “aviary” for insects. Japan’s aquariums are among the worlds finest, and thrilled me […]
[…]spiderlings and other tiny pets. Springtails (Collembolla sp.) Springtails are minute, primitive insects that can be collected from beneath leaf litter or purchased. They feed upon decaying vegetables and fish flakes, and breed readily. Wild-Caught Invertebrates Wild-caught invertebrates can impart important variety to captive diets. Learn to identify stinging and […]
[…]that they prey upon small rodents, snakes, frogs, lizards and other vertebrates in addition to insects. Certainly, those under my care startled me with their voracious appetites. Ornamental Tarantulas: Beautifully-colored but rather aggressive – and very fast moving, I can assure you! – these SE Asian spiders are highly […]
[…]below) Flour beetle larvae Ants: experimenting required, as some species are rejected Aphids: tiny insects that colonize plant stems. Field Plankton: insects gathered by sweeping through tall grass with a net (also great fun for kids and adults alike, please see photo!) Baron’s Painted Mantellas have large appetites and […]
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