“How many species of insects are there?”
Over 1.1 million species of insects have been discovered and described. Insects comprise two-thirds of all known life forms and it’s estimated there are at least another 4 million species yet to be discovered on Earth. It is estimated that there are 10 quintillion insects alive in the world today.
Learn more about this with our series “Lessons from the Animal Kingdom”
Humans aren’t the only species to suffer from mental health problems, heart disease, infertility or cancer. B. Natterson-Horowitz, MD, takes us on a journey into the animal world in search of clues to help us understand our own health and behaviour.
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B. Natterson-Horowitz, MD
How we eat and the impact it has on our bodies, from weight loss and weight gain to eating disorders, is complex and a key facet of human health. But most of these behaviours and conditions aren't unique to our species. What can the animal world teach us?
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B. Natterson-Horowitz, MD
The world of dating, sex and childbirth is a hazardous one, full of complex behaviours and even threats to our health. Well, mating in the animal kingdom is just as complex. What can we learn by looking at our animal cousins?
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B. Natterson-Horowitz, MD
Some of mankind's most enduring questions are about who we are as individuals, how we can live successfully alongside others, & the tension between the two. What can we learn about identity from our furry, feathered and scaly friends?
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