A light poke is sometimes enough to make an insect collapse into complete stillness. Legs fold in, movement stops, and, for a few moments or even much longer, the animal appears lifeless.

We gardeners understand the concept of separating. We routinely separate insects in our garden into “good” and “bad” columns.

Explore the black beauty stick insect, a rare nocturnal insect from Peru with striking features and unique defenses.

About 8 months ago, a bug enthusiast on the outskirts of Reykjavik, Iceland wandered into his yard at dusk to survey his latest wine roping haul -- a hobby in which fabric soaked in sweet wine is used ...

Bats vanish the moment the sun rises, slipping into a hidden world most people never think to question. Their daytime lives ...

One cat that hunts can turn a small habitat project into a risky place.

In the summer of 2020, my husband, Ryan, and I bought a house in Portland, Ore., with a sizable backyard containing little ...

In the ocean's twilight zone, where the reach of the Sun fades to nothing, an epic migration begins every time night falls. It could also have an outsized effect on our climate.

Some fireflies species are in trouble, but here’s why they won’t completely disappear – and simple ways you can help save ...

Some harlequin frogs have lost their poison—and their ability to defend themselves. Scientists are on the case.

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The dragonfly may look harmless, but it is one of the most successful predators on Earth. With a hunting success rate of 95%, it outperforms lions, hawks, falcons, and nearly every other hunter ever ...