Year in Review Animals

Rumors of a ‘murder hornet’ apocalypse may have been exaggerated

Murder hornets sightings in the Pacific northwest inspired a mix of concern and delight

Asian giant hornet

This dead Asian giant hornet was flown in from Japan so researchers in Washington state could learn about the insects.

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By Erika Engelhaupt

- More than 2 years ago

As if 2020 needed an extra disaster, the year also brought us “murder hornets.”