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Centuries before the now-banned red dye No. 3 was synthesized in a lab, humans turned to insects to color their foods, ...

In October 2023, a member of the public using iNaturalist uploaded an observation of the prohibited cactus Blind Prickly Pear (Opuntia puberula) into the ALA. This observation triggered the alert ...

Nopales are the pads or leaves of the nopal cactus or the prickly pear (botanical name, Opuntia ficus-indica) and are usually eaten as vegetables; the edible cactus fruit is called tuna.

Snake and lizard alert across the Balearics. Control of the raccoon in the Serra de Tramuntana, in Mallorca, has been ...

The introduced prickly pear (Opuntia maxima), originating from Central America, has played a vital role for centuries. It served various purposes, including being a source of food (prickly pears, higo ...

Prickly pear, also known as nopal or opuntia, is a succulent plant that offers impressive health benefits, particularly for nerve health. This superfood is packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and ...