When pill bugs roll into a tiny ball, the act looks far simpler than it actually is. Known as conglobation, a pill bugs’ “ball” involves a full-body engineering trick designed to protect them from ...

Discover the goliath stick insect, one of the largest insects on Earth. Learn about what makes them true forest giants.

Mosquitoes are often called the most dangerous animals on Earth because of the diseases they spread. Fredros Okumu studies these insects with one goal: reduce their populations and limit their impact.

Caterpillars hear sound through tiny body hairs, not ears, helping them detect predators and inspiring microphone technology.

Have you ever heard of the iconic leaf insect? Worth hundreds—even thousands—of dollars, these fascinating bugs can ...

By Will Dunham WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - It may have been suicidal for a predator to go after a healthy adult ...

The pie-dish beetle gets its name for an apparent reason: its dish-like shape. Read here to learn about these flat beetles.

Regional and national partners are sharing information. Officials issue warning as dangerous insects rapidly multiply: '[They ...

Lichens survive in a very wide range of habitats worldwide. Amazingly, more than 400 species can be found in Maryland.

Researchers collected the unfortunate arachnids near grottos and caves in Rio de Janeiro state, a region similar to where ...

Take a peek into the always entertaining lives of birds, from intimate moments with mates to fierce fights for territory.