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05/29/2026

Urban Coyotes Eat a Lot of Garbage—and Cats
A new study shows how city-dwelling coyotes thrive by feasting on human-linked food sources

A new study shows how city-dwelling coyotes thrive by feasting on human-linked food sources

05/29/2026

Watch Out for These Invasive, Stinging Ants That May Cause Life-Threatening Allergic Reactions
First introduced in the 1930s, carnivorous Asian needle ants appear to be spreading across the United States

First introduced in the 1930s, carnivorous Asian needle ants appear to be spreading across the United States

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

Move Over Hackers, Squirrels Are the Power Grid's Greatest Foe
Cyberattacks may loom large in peoples' minds, but these fluffy rodents are the ones actually taking down the grid

Cyberattacks may loom large in peoples' minds, but these fluffy rodents are the ones actually taking down the grid

05/27/2026

Dozens of Insects and Spiders May Live in Every Room of Your House
A survey of 50 homes turned up just five rooms that were completely free of arthropods

A survey of 50 North Carolina homes turned up just five rooms that were completely free of arthropods

05/26/2026

Animal hair and nesting debris attract other wildlife. Scent trails remain after removal. Cleanup reduces reinfestation.

05/26/2026

Sweep porches and decks regularly. Food crumbs attract ants and beetles. Clean surfaces remove food sources.

05/23/2026

Noise at dawn or dusk often signals animals. Scratching or movement is common. Timing helps identification.

05/23/2026

Seal unused floor drains securely. Pests can enter through plumbing lines. Covers block access.

05/22/2026

Why death smells so deadly.
Pinning down animals' odor detectors gives researchers a way to study aversion or attraction to certain objects. And understanding how these behavioral responses work will help researchers clarify why humans feel disgust.

Pinning down animals' odor detectors gives researchers a way to study aversion or attraction to certain objects. And understanding how these behavioral responses work will help researchers clarify why humans feel disgust.