Humans are animal chauvinists: we like our insects pretty. As fall arrives, the monarch butterfly and praying mantids may ...

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WSET) — We have a new invasive insect to look out for: the box tree moth caterpillar has made its way into ...

The Black Widow spider is not to be messed with. This highly venomous spider is feared by many—but, as this identification ...

Fences usually serve a practical purpose, marking a property line or garden zone. But your fence can do more if it's painted ...

When Sri Lanka talks of tourism, the conversation too often begins and ends with sun, sand, and surf. Yet, beyond its golden ...

Finding an earwig in the home can be a startling encounter due to their distinguished pincers. But these common household ...

Ant societies are built on scent. Pheromones guide the insects to food, warn them of predators, and regulate the rhythms of ...

Researchers uncovered how ants keep their powerful sense of smell clear: by using a genetic safeguard that silences surrounding receptor genes. This discovery not only solves a decades-old puzzle but ...

Hummingbirds need lots of nectar to keep going during migration. Here's what you can plant in your yard to help them ...

Seattle artist and author Molly Hashimoto has written several books about the outdoors. Her most recent is "Wildflowers of ...

I’ll never tire of this,” whispers Eduardo ‘Edu’ Fragoso from the driver’s seat, wearing wraparound glasses to shield himself ...

Biscayne National Park is home to an entire world of marine animals, including several endangered and threatened species.