Insects fun facts

facts about the honeybee
4 Apr

10 Happy Facts about Honey Bees

Where would we be without honey bees? Pretty short on food, for a start! These hard-working, buzzy creatures really do live for the honey – and the way they protect their queens and source out the sticky stuff is always fascinating. So much so, we’ve lined up some seriously fun facts about honey bees to …
termite colony
20 Feb

10 Focused Facts about Termites

Termites munch away on wood for their whole lives. From the African termites that build mounds taller than men to the subterranean species that destroy homes; these highly social insects are fascinating creatures to review. Here’s some fun facts about termites to help clue you in: 1. Termites are true workaholics. Termites work 24 hours …
ant on a leaf
3 Feb

11 Awesome Facts About Ants

Small but mighty, it might naturally be pretty easy to overlook just how incredible ants are. Multiple species help to make up some of the most industrious, hard-working insects you’ll find around the globe. However, they can sometimes be a nuisance – and if you get on the bad side of one, you might just …
facts about butterflies
1 Jan

15 Beautiful Facts About Butterflies

Butterflies are gorgeous creatures – fluttering, fancily coloured, and always fun to watch! However, these mini-beasts are perhaps a little more impressive than you imagine! Stick with us, as we have rounded up a list of fun facts about butterflies to wow you. 1. Yes, moths and butterflies are related. Moths and butterflies are indeed …
A large scorpion
28 Nov

13 Stinging Facts About Scorpions

Did you know we first started talking about scorpions in the Bible? These truly ancient creatures have been around for longer than many people might think. What’s more, they are fascinating from their biology to their behavior. Here are some fun facts about scorpions to inspire you! 1. Where do scorpions normally hang out? Scorpions …
spider facts
17 Nov

12 Strange Facts About Spiders

Spiders are a love them or hate them kind of creature – but they certainly deserve more love than they actually get! They are a creepy crawly critter species unlike any other – to the point where arachnophobia is a genuine fear of the beasties. However, look beneath their slightly unsettling exterior, and you’ll soon …
Head on view of a grasshopper
16 Sep

27 Great Facts About Grasshoppers

The grasshopper is a really curious beast. It’s pretty easy to assume that they all look the same, and that they all do the same thing! However, did you know that there are actually thousands of grasshopper species? Did you also know that they can live all over the world, and are seen as major …
Close up of a dragonfly
13 Sep

26 Dynamic Facts About Dragonflies

It probably sounds unbelievable, but the truth is that dragonflies were some of the first winged insects to evolve, 300 million years ago. Dragonflies (also known as darners or devil’s arrows) can be found on every continent except Antarctica. We’ve prepared these fun facts about dragonflies – so the next time you notice them hovering …
interesting facts about Mosquitos
20 Jun

12 Menacing Facts About Malaria

Malaria is a serious disease, sometimes fatal, caused by a parasite that is spread via mosquitoes that have been infected with it. Here are some interesting but deadly facts about malaria that you probably didn’t know of. 1. It’s a big problem in Africa. 92% of malaria cases along with 93% of all malaria-related deaths …
fatcs about animals
10 Mar

15 Fun Facts About Animals Everyone Should Know

The world has over 10,000,000 different species of animal, which is more than any of us could ever hope to see in a lifetime. But don’t worry, we’ve found several fun facts about animals you need to know so that you can become a true expert without even leaving the house! 1. There are primates …