Termites, often seen as pests, are revealed as remarkable engineers. These insects construct colossal, long-lasting mounds with sophisticated ventilation systems, some visible from space. Their ...

Josh Courville has harvested crawfish his whole life, but these days, he's finding a less welcome catch in some of the fields ...

The smallest bird of prey on the entire African continent, the pygmy falcon weighs about as much as a golf ball. These clever ...

The biggest fungus, née organism in the world, occupies an area of 3.7 square miles. That’s about the same size as two ...

The idea of owning a pet snake is super cool. Snakes are truly intriguing, with their sleek movement, quiet presence, and exotic appeal. But however intriguing, questions about care, temperament, and ...

How insects are reshaping nutrition science by combining high-quality nutrients with environmental efficiency and what the evidence really shows so far.

Bugs are scary. But at least we can take solace in the fact that they’re small, right? Well, the goliath stick insect might have something to say about that assumption. Watch this video, if you dare.

Insects vary widely in how dangerous they can be, despite often being underestimated. This video ranks insect species based ...

New Zealand has taken great strides to protect the increasingly threatened Giant Wētā, one of the heaviest insects on Earth.

Long before dinosaurs, Earth’s forests were ruled by a many-legged giant. Here’s why this millipede’s size still challenges ...

Locust swarms can wipe out crops across entire regions, threatening food supplies and livelihoods. Now, scientists working ...

Metamorphosis is a reference to the transformation of trash into art, but it is also fitting because many of the repurposed ...