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- A first year D.Phil student in the Department of Zoology. Canadian Abroad. Former student politician. House plant aficionado. Self-proclaimed nature nerd. Currently rowing, reading, and enjoying proper English Breakfasts.
About Author: Paul Manning
Posts by Paul Manning
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![Social insects have developed weird and wonderful strategies to overcome daily struggles. One important group of these social insects are ants. Found throughout the world, ants […]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Blog_icon_Iona_Richards.png "Long Live the Queen – Ants Respond Innovatively to Rising Waters")
Long Live the Queen – Ants Respond Innovatively to Rising Waters
Posted on February 28, 2014 | No CommentsSocial insects have developed weird and wonderful strategies to overcome daily struggles. One important group of these social insects are ants. Found throughout the world, ants […] -
![Most people would admit to having a minor interest or curiosity in butterflies… and why wouldn’t they? Butterflies are fascinating creatures that flit through the […]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Botany-Artist-Iona-Richards-Color-Designer-Thao-Do-195x110.png "Butterflies: Tougher than You Think!")
Butterflies: Tougher than You Think!
Posted on February 14, 2014 | No CommentsMost people would admit to having a minor interest or curiosity in butterflies… and why wouldn’t they? Butterflies are fascinating creatures that flit through the […] -
Salticids: A Gateway to Loving Spiders
Posted on January 26, 2014 | No CommentsMost people have experienced fear at some point during their lives. Unfortunately for many, one of the most widely spread fears is that of spiders […] -
![The world of insects is full of diverse and violent blood-curdling relationships. With more than a million species described, and an estimation of ten quintillion […]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Botany2-Artist-Iona-Richards-Color-Designer-Thao-Do-195x110.png "Invasive Ladybird Beetles Escape Parasitism")
Invasive Ladybird Beetles Escape Parasitism
Posted on January 7, 2014 | 1 CommentThe world of insects is full of diverse and violent blood-curdling relationships. With more than a million species described, and an estimation of ten quintillion […] -
![With a visit from Santa just around the corner, a team of charismatic megafanua will soon be tramping about on rooftops worldwide. Most people who […]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/biology-Iona-Richards1-195x110.gif "Seven Facts about the World’s Most Festive Ungulate")
Seven Facts about the World’s Most Festive Ungulate
Posted on December 24, 2013 | No CommentsWith a visit from Santa just around the corner, a team of charismatic megafanua will soon be tramping about on rooftops worldwide. Most people who […] -
No Job Too Dirty: A Peculiar & Resourceful Ecological Niche
Posted on December 16, 2013 | No CommentsA popular television program ‘Dirty Jobs‘ follows charismatic host Mike Rowe as he explores some of the messiest and challenging careers across North America. After […] -
![In a world of big data and high-tech monitoring – scientists continually find new ways to model, and analyse how humans are consuming natural resources. […]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Ocean2-Artists-Nikolas-Dion-Susanto-and-Joy-Aston-Color-Designer-Nikolas-Dion-Susanto-and-Iona-Richards-195x110.png "What Candy Can Tell Us about Fisheries Management")
What Candy Can Tell Us about Fisheries Management
Posted on December 7, 2013 | 2 CommentsIn a world of big data and high-tech monitoring – scientists continually find new ways to model, and analyse how humans are consuming natural resources. […] -
![A recent statistic from the FAO estimates that there are more than 1.4-billion cows currently living on Earth. Spread across the world in many different […]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ethical-eating-115x115.png "Scaling-up Scat Studies: A Story of Citizen Science")
Scaling-up Scat Studies: A Story of Citizen Science
Posted on December 1, 2013 | 1 CommentA recent statistic from the FAO estimates that there are more than 1.4-billion cows currently living on Earth. Spread across the world in many different […] -
![It’s likely that you’ve heard of it. Some of you may have even witnessed this behavior yourself . From dogs in the park, to mallard […]](/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Blog-image-01_Bang-115x115.png "The sexually confusing lives of male insects")
The sexually confusing lives of male insects
Posted on November 25, 2013 | No CommentsIt’s likely that you’ve heard of it. Some of you may have even witnessed this behavior yourself . From dogs in the park, to mallard […] -
Caught in the Act – 165 Million Years Later.
Posted on November 11, 2013 | 2 CommentsAs scientists continue to gain a better understanding of the fossil record, an increasingly complete picture of ancient life is being formed. Although the world […]
