The insects could be eating the polystyrene because it's mostly made up of carbon and hydrogen, which may provide them an energy source. The mealworms on the polystyrene-bran diet were able to ...
Theft do not need heavy bills to crush their delicate prey, and a fine point allows them to snatch small insects with precision. However, not all insect-eating birds catch their food in the same way.
An emblematic bird of Australasia, kookaburras are perhaps known best for their incredible vocalisations. Kookaburras are closely related to kingfishers and are part of the same family Alcedinidae.
Golden Orb Weaver Spiders, renowned for their robust webs and predation on large insects, seldom venture into avian feasts. However, the scene witnessed in the Queensland garden defies expectations, ...
This finding reinforced the importance of a balanced diet for the insects to optimally consume and degrade plastic. The insects could be eating the polystyrene because it’s mostly made up of carbon ...