Native plants are more than just part of the scenery. They’re the backbone of functioning ecosystems — especially for native birds and insects. When these plants disappear, so do the species that ...

If you're not already a fan of insects you will be after reading Lisa Clancy's captivating collection of portrait-style ...

Reptizoo Rescue & Encounters is hosting a day of discoveries, exhibits, and hands-on activities at Etna Industrial Estate in ...

Invasive insects like the tiger mosquito and the Asian hornet are becoming increasingly common across Europe, with devastating consequences for human health, agriculture and the environment.As winters ...

From spiders to scorpions, some 1000 different invertebrate species are traded globally as pets. This is bad for biodiversity ...

A first-ever collaboration between the National Gallery of Art and the Smithsonian examines the birth of natural history.

Meet the Galway photographer with a passion for insect portraits – ‘Exotic, mad-looking yokes right in my garden’ Lisa Clancy has captured thousands of insect portraits since discovering her ...

CORVALLIS – From monstrous African Goliath beetles to whip scorpions from Thailand to the famous iridescent blue morpho butterflies that haunt the jungles of Peru, there is hardly a rare ...

Because of their size and unique appearance, giant stick insects often become the centerpiece of home terrariums — and a conversation starter for anyone unfamiliar with the world of exotic insects.

This is critical because 96 percent of North American birds rely on insects, especially caterpillars, to feed their young. Fewer native plants means fewer insects, which results in fewer birds.

Belgian Teenagers Admit to Trafficking Insects from Kenya After Being Caught Smuggling 5,000 Ants Kenyan authorities are seeking to stem wildlife trafficking that supplies a growing international ...