Bees returning to the hive.

New studies offer evidence of “social learning” and culture among bees

Two recently published research papers provide evidence indicating that bees develop complex behaviours through social learning. Image source: Pexels Two recently published research papers provide evidence indicating that bees develop complex behaviours through social learning. Traditionally, biologists have viewed the vast range of behaviours seen in social insects such as bees as pre-programmed responses developed…

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NSW police officer Joshua Wootton pleads guilty to stalking woman using COPS database

32-year-old Sydney police offer Joshua Wootton pleaded guilty to stalking a woman using a restricted police database. Image source: sv1ambo, CC BY 2.0 32-year-old Sydney police offer Joshua Alan James Wootton pleaded guilty to stalking a woman and using a restricted police database to search for details about her partner, reports say. Wootton has been…

An Australian saltwater crocodile moves through murky waters, as in Burketown

Burketown locals refuse to leave their pets behind in croc-inhabited floodwaters

Residents of Burketown in Queensland’s far northwest refuse to evacuate despite facing croc-inhabited floodwaters. Image source: thinboyfatter, CC BY 2.0 A small town in Queensland’s far northwest remains underwater following severe floods that hit the region this past week. The residents Burketown, which hosts a population of less than 250, have been warned to evacuate…