Late fall and early winter are the best times of year to spot giant silk moth cocoons in New England. Perhaps you’ve seen ...

Maine Coons are not exempt from that. In fact, Maine Coons might be the worst nightmare of many Christmas trees. They're big, curious, and love to knock stuff over. They can manage to knock over a ...

Late fall and early winter are the best times of year to spot giant silk moth cocoons in New England.

When animals cry, moths start licking their chops. The less glamorous relatives of butterflies have been known to use their long proboscis to sip the tears of everything from birds to reptiles to even ...

The flannel moth caterpillar, also known as the puss caterpillar, presents a deceptive appearance with its soft, silky fur, masking potent venomous spines. This North American native insect uses its ...

The flannel moth caterpillar fascinates scientists with its deceptive charm. Covered in silky fur, it appears harmless, almost invitingly soft. But beneath this gentle coat lies one of nature’s hidden ...

When it's time to pull out the sweaters and scarfs for winter, you may uncover a nasty surprise. The wool sweaters you tucked into the back of the closet months ago now have little moth holes chewed ...

There’s something about fluffy animals that instantly grabs attention. Whether it’s a short viral video or a pet owner sharing pictures of their furry friend, animals with thick, cloud-like coats ...

An international team of researchers has found that Australia’s Bogong moth relies on the stars as well as on the Earth’s magnetic field to guide it on its annual migratory journey. An earlier study, ...

Caterpillars are the most common garden insects. Some are completely harmless, while others can damage crops or deliver painful stings. While you can safely leave most caterpillars alone, some will ...

Take a stroll through a garden or restored patch of native plants, and you might catch a creature zipping skillfully among the blooms much like a tiny-but-fierce hummingbird on the hunt for nectar.

Butterflies are common throughout the world; however, there is more to them than meets the eye. From optical illusions in their wings to generation-spanning migrations and caterpillars committing ...