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During the frigid winters of Scandinavia, it’s no wonder that ancient people looked to a goddess who embodied the harsh beauty of the frozen landscape. Skadi (Skaði), the formidable deity of winter, ...

Butterflies play a crucial role in pollination and serve as a food source for other species, making their decline a significant ecological concern. Researchers analyzed data from more than 76,000 ...

Monarch butterflies are known for their impressive long-distance migration and large clusters they form while overwintering in Mexico and coastal California. Once abundant, monarch butterfly ...

This changed around the fifth century BC, when the greatest Greek sculptors gave her a recognizable identity. Many of these statues dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite have become timeless icons, ...

The number of monarch butterflies overwintering this year in Mexico has nearly doubled, according to the annual census released last week by the World Wildlife Fund in Mexico and their partners.

But many other insects—including beetles, flies, moths and butterflies—also visit flowers to feed on nectar and pollen. In doing so, they can play an essential role in pollinating plants.

Some squeamish folks may not want to hear this, but native flowers and plants are essential for making sure local ecosystems and pollinators, like lovely butterflies or hardworking bees ...

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