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As Jessiah Hahs Brinkley and other insect enthusiasts lead the charge in challenging perceptions, the potential for ...

Tyler White, 35, a Denver resident and UNC Charlotte alum, wound up on the new “Fear Factor” TV show despite never actually ...

Spiders often appear in homes for simple reasons, such as seeking shelter and food. Most of the species are not only harmless but also eat the insects in your home that you dislike.

Venom is one of nature’s most effective (and fascinating) survival tools. Across the world, a wide range of animals have ...

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As individuals, driver ants are small and relatively insignificant creatures. But as a colony, they transform into a huge and ruthless killing machine. Their swarm raids move like a living force ...

A new study from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute used a robot to mimic common big-eared bats' echolocation skills ...

A macro shot of a jumping spider covered in tiny ice crystals, sitting on a frost-dusted leaf in a winter landscape.© A-Z Animals The post Antifreeze in Their Veins: How Spiders Outlast Winter’s Deep ...

While you're snuggled up in front of the TV and many species are hibernating, birds are struggling to get through winter. But ...