Five new animal species that camouflage themselves as excrement or bark reveal some of what still remains hidden in the world ...

Bees and wasps are vanishing each winter, or so we thought. Hidden in attics, deep underground, and inside expanding nests, a ...

Last week felt like I should have been working in the garden, flying a kite, or wade fishing for crappie. Other than the two ...

A good class pet is active during the school day, comfortable with the average temperature and humidity in the building, and ...

Cold temperatures and harsh weather conditions are bad news for most animals, including spiders. But these creatures aren’t ...

Leaves on a winter lawn are neutral until they form a mat. Shredded leaf fragments that fall into the grass canopy can feed the soil and vanish over time. Whole leaves that stick together form a wet ...

Most people think of moths as small insects fluttering across porch lights, but some species greatly challenge that image.

Researchers at the University of Memphis used a free app to rediscover a species of beetle that was thought to be extinct.

By Liah Continentino Florida is no stranger to introduced species. From green iguanas to Brazilian pepper, many non-native plants and animals have settled into our environment. While some cause little ...

Calligraphy beetles come in a variety of colors and patterns. ©Monique van Someren/Shutterstock.com Calligraphy beetles belong to the leaf beetle family, Chrysomelidae, and the subfamily Chrysomelinae ...

As temperatures drop across the country, homeowners are reporting more sightings with a familiar and often unwelcome visitor the Asian lady beetle. Pest specialists warn that now is the time to learn ...