Insects

Bug Bites May Have Caused Zebras' Stripes

9 Feb 2012

THURSDAY, Feb. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Zebras evolved from all black to striped in order to repel insects that distract them from feeding, a new study contends.

ROMULUS: Wood-boring insects found in wood packages at airport

9 Feb 2012

Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialist at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport discovered several tunnels, created by wood boring insects, while conducting inspections of wood packaging materials during the month of January.

Scientists unravel mystery of zebra stripes

9 Feb 2012

Why do zebras have stripes? One study suggests that the animals' distinctive vertical black-and-white pattern may have evolved to confuse biting insects.