As the sun breaks through the clouds on the first truly warm day after a long winter, something spectacular happens in the hive. Bees rapidly exit the hive like black… Read More
By Arnel Lawrence 3 days ago
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Arnel is a driven nature and science writer, entomologist and avid researcher whose curiosity led her across a multitude of fields, from marine biology to agricultural science. Arnel uses science and creativity together to tell stories about nature in a way that people connect with it. Her background covers many topics, and she loves diving into nature's mysteries and sharing what she finds.
Besides writing, Arnel runs her Instagram page @arnelslens, where she posts her own macrophotography, explores her curiosity about wildlife and talks about conservation and sustainability.
Born into the world covered in grey fur with their eyes closed, red pandas (Ailurus fulgens) are small, cute, and fascinating creatures. These beautiful mammals are native to the Eastern… Read More
By Arnel Lawrence 5 days ago
Walking your beloved canine companion often involves frequent pit stops. These stops are not for rest, but for sniffing. Each pause is a dog's way of using their nose to… Read More
By Arnel Lawrence 6 days ago
Octopuses have a few characteristics that make them stand out as one of the most intelligent mollusks in the ocean. These slippery, strange ocean creatures, characterized by their large craniums… Read More
By Arnel Lawrence 1 week ago
Koalas might appear to be all cuddly and sleepy, but these star Australian marsupials are full of interesting surprises. Slightly resembling teddy bears, these marsupials are tree-climbing mammals found typically… Read More
By Arnel Lawrence 2 weeks ago
Early settlers saw devils as livestock threats and hunted them until they became protected in 1941. Tasmanian devils (Sarcophilus harrisii) might be small creatures, but their appetite and effect on… Read More
By Arnel Lawrence 2 weeks ago
The number of times I have walked into a spider web is pretty comical. At first, I saw them as a nuisance during my forest adventures, but upon a closer… Read More
By Arnel Lawrence 2 weeks ago
Music is defined as a combination of sounds to show beauty, form, harmony, and/or rhythm. People use music to share feelings or create emotion. With varied tones, tempos, and patterns,… Read More
By Arnel Lawrence 2 weeks ago
The alpine newt (Ichthyosaura alpestris) is a colorful aquatic amphibian. Sometimes smooth, sometimes slippery, but always unique. Introducing one of the most interesting salamander relatives: newts. Newts are found in… Read More
By Arnel Lawrence 3 weeks ago
Ever heard of a heat-seeking missile? Well, meet nature's version: the heat-sensing python. In this article, I will introduce you to these remarkable snakes. These creatures are more than just… Read More
By Arnel Lawrence 4 weeks ago
Carpenter bees might not wear tool belts like real carpenters, but they do have impressive woodworking abilities thanks to their strong jaws. The jaws of this bee are strong enough… Read More
By Arnel Lawrence 4 weeks ago
Last year, right around my birthday, I took a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains for the first time. My day began with a hike on a quiet trail, breathing… Read More
By Arnel Lawrence 4 weeks ago
Chimpanzees are our closest living relatives. From using forest herbs as medicine to creating and using tools, these intelligent primates forage and even hunt to fuel their active lives. But… Read More
By Arnel Lawrence 4 weeks ago
Whoops! You left the door open, and one of the world's least favorite flying guests just zipped inside: the house fly. Flies are everywhere, buzzing around your food, waste, and… Read More
By Arnel Lawrence 1 month ago
Spiders are often referred to as insects, but this is incorrect. Although spiders and insects belong to the same massive group of invertebrates with jointed legs and exoskeletons (arthropods), spiders… Read More
By Arnel Lawrence 1 month ago
With a sting that packs a punch, would any creature dare to eat a bee? You would be surprised to know that, from birds to bugs, there are a lot… Read More
By Arnel Lawrence 1 month ago
The fading of butterflies starts with a quiet absence. It begins with hardly any caterpillars wriggling from plants and even fewer butterflies stopping to take nectar from a milkweed bush.… Read More
By Arnel Lawrence 1 month ago
In most parts of the country, the deer rutting season hits hard around November. Bucks are chasing does, running through the woods and open spaces, and making themselves unusually visible.Alabama's… Read More
By Arnel Lawrence 1 month ago
While bucks are fattening their bodies and growing antlers, female deer (otherwise known as does) are preparing for a short period of breeding behavior or estrus. This breeding period, called… Read More
By Arnel Lawrence 1 month ago
Nicknamed “aphid wolves,” lacewings are beneficial insects with a voracious appetite for common pests. These generalist predators consume various prey in their larval and adult stages. Surprisingly, lacewings can eat… Read More
By Arnel Lawrence 1 month ago
Black herons typically surround their prey in complete darkness prior to their attack. The black heron (Egretta ardesiaca) is found in the wetlands of Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. It is… Read More
By Arnel Lawrence 1 month ago
When goods are shipped into the country, sometimes they are not the only cargo. Sometimes they can bring in unwanted stowaways: invasive species. Invasive species are non-native organisms that make… Read More
By Arnel Lawrence 1 month ago
There are nocturnal animals (active at night) and diurnal animals (active during the day). But what about those animals that are most active during dawn or dusk? The animals that… Read More
By Arnel Lawrence 1 month ago
Over two decades, one brave man turned his body into a living science experiment. Using self-immunization, Tim Friede willingly exposed himself to some of the world's deadliest snake venoms. Friede's… Read More
By Arnel Lawrence 1 month ago
The Sunshine State, also known as Florida, is well-known for its oranges, beaches, and, unfortunately, snakes. Florida holds the record for the 7th highest number of snake species in the… Read More
By Arnel Lawrence 2 months ago
Lekking occurs when males of certain animal species gather to attract females in specific locations, known as leks. Within a lek, males often perform complex displays, including show dances, calls,… Read More
By Arnel Lawrence 2 months ago
Caterpillars shed their skin several times as they grow, and in the final stage of metamorphosis, they form their pupa (chrysalis). As the warm summer and spring suns arrives, it… Read More
By Arnel Lawrence 2 months ago
In October of 2016, a 2-year-old tiger named Gandhi attacked his trainer in front of a live audience. This tragedy occurred at the Pensacola Interstate Fair. The event started as… Read More
By Arnel Lawrence 2 months ago
Nature is full of evolutionary selflessness. From deep-sea octopuses to certain marsupials, there are animals and insects that reproduce and then die, as their lives can be cut short because… Read More
By Arnel Lawrence 2 months ago
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