Many animals can be adequately described by their namesake. The name Trans-Pecos Ratsnake tells one where that species can be observed. The name Eastern Bluebird tells one the color of the bird. The ...

Two years ago, we began what may become a full-fledged spring tradition among our friends: giving a praying mantis egg as a gift. Praying mantises are beneficial insects that eat bad bugs that cause ...

Horned treehoppers have the horned helmets to help "the treehoppers avoid predation through camouflage or intimidation," according to Nature Journal. 2. How many legs does a monkey slug caterpillar ...

What does winning the lottery look like for a person who studies insects for a living? Unexpectedly stumbling upon two sacs full of unhatched praying mantises. In April, entomologist Christine Helie ...