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A rare carnivorous caterpillar—previously unknown to biologists—stalks spiderwebs for food whilst dressed in the remains of its prey, a new Science study reports.

This new species, dubbed the “bone collector,” is found only on a single mountainside on the Hawai’ian island of Oa’hu. scim.ag/3GBDcV7

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Abel Rodríguez, Amazon Basin Artist and Plant Expert, Has Died The Nonuya (Indigenous Colombian) painter was revered for his bright ink-on-paper renderings of the region’s lush flora and fauna and his wealth of inherited knowledge.

Nonuya and Muinane sage and ecological artist Abel Rodríguez is remembered for his drawings of flora and fauna in the Amazon basin, his knowledge of endemic plants and their medicinal properties, and for being one of the last speakers of the Nonuya language.

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After 30 days on the picket line striking Art Gallery of Ontario workers have reached a tentative agreement. Congratulations to OPSEU, the dedicated and persistent workers and their bargaining committee.

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More than 400 AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario) workers are on strike. Striking workers include ticket sellers, electricians, engineers, cleaners, cooks, curators, researchers, librarians, designers, art installers and conservators, among so many other workers who bring the gallery to life.

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