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A rare bird, found only on a remote island in the South Atlantic, is being aided in its fight against extinction by a parasitic wasp, according to conservationists. The critically-endangered ...

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Although known for their aggression, wasps don’t merely exist to ruin your al fresco dining experience. The Vespidae family helps with pest control and pollination. Without parasitic wasp ...

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So why do these wasps have such a high tolerance? It may be because they have a mutually beneficial relationship with wild brewer’s yeast—the same kind we use for brewing beer and baking.

They found that a small parasitic wasp - called Microterys nietneri - was successful in controlling the insects, without having a negative impact on other species on the island. The wasps were ...

A rare bird found only on a remote island in the South Atlantic is receiving help to stave off extinction from a parasitic wasp, conservationists say. The critically-endangered Wilkins' bunting is ...

A rare bird found only on a remote island in the South Atlantic is receiving help to stave off extinction from a parasitic wasp, conservationists said. The critically-endangered Wilkins’ bunting ...