Beetles are classified in the order Coleoptera (sheath-wing). The front pair of wings is hardened into cases (called elytra) ...

Down in South Carolina, my current home, there is an interesting collection of toxic, poisonous, and downright dangerous ...

The only mammals covered in scales, there’s nothing like a pangolin! From curling up into a ball, to using their long, sticky ...

One Maidu and Wintun woman discovered what happens when floating tule on water. The growth of life might be able to limit ...

With spring comes flowers and butterflies—but also common household pests like roaches and rats. As temperatures warm and ice ...

Birds have a pretty diverse lunch menu, some munch on seeds and berries, while others like to supplement their diet with ...

Scientists have discovered a fungus that turns spiders into “zombies,” luring the arachnids out of their lairs before killing ...

Here are the most effective ways to get rid of fleas in the house, from using lemon juice to cleaning regularly. Find your ...

An area on the outside of a tree trunk that appears to be stained white or looks wet during summer is likely bacterial ...

The "unique" way Antarctica’s only native insect survives the extreme cold could help humans travel deep into space, according to a new study. The tiny flightless Antarctic midge (Belgica ...

For the spring school break, Espace pour la vie is offering a host of fun, educational activities at its five museums. Just waiting for your visit are fascinating, exciting discoveries about wildlife, ...

Onset usually is within 20 minutes. Anaphylaxis can occur with bee, yellow jacket, wasp, or fire ant stings. Anaphylactic reactions are very rare after other insect bites. Reason: other insects don't ...