When we think about birds, we often picture their cheerful chirping, long migrations, or colourful feathers. But there’s a ...

TOKYO — The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and playful puppies, is the humble bug. The bug has been a key part of Japanese culture from the Heian era classic “The Tale of Genji” to ...

It's seldom the wild, uncontrollable landscape some envision. Maintenance is low but not nonexistent, and the area's inherent ...

Hoverflies are harmless, nectar-eating insects that help control aphid populations and are attracted to the minerals and salt ...

I would like to start by saying that, in the question, the word “mosquitoes” is problematic already because we have more than ...

University of Maryland entomology professor talks about the harms of the invasive spotted lanternfly, predictions for next ...

Many insects live in symbiosis with certain species of bacteria. These bacteria make important contributions to their hosts' ...

Praying mantises are the apex predators of the insect world, but that does not make them immune to parasitic infection.

Considering how easily bird flu swept through chicken farms, it’s clear that domestication has downsides. Lessons from the ...

Hawaiians are racing against the clock to save their beloved coconut trees from a tiny insect known as the rhinoceros coconut ...

Science frequently draws inspiration from the natural world. After all, nature has had billions of years to perfect its ...

Cedar waxwings return in late summer, filling backyards with whispers, showcasing their gentle songs and nomadic lifestyle.