Most people think of moths as small insects fluttering across porch lights, but some species greatly challenge that image.

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I n a first for nature and the planet, an insect has been given official legal rights. The revolutionary move comes from Peru ...

The Earth is home to some amazing animals, and many of them are well-known. Everybody knows how quick cheetahs are, how big ...

Belgica antarctica is a tiny little thing – just about the length of a grain of rice. It doesn’t bite, living instead on moss ...

Our new study shows that feeding dogs can have a larger negative effect on the environment than the food their owners eat.

Puppy Bowl 22 airs Feb. 8 with a record 150 dogs from 72 shelters. Team Fluff faces Team Ruff in a three-hour showdown with ...

Researchers from Tufts and UMass analyzed a wide range of protein sources to understand how each one’s strengths could fill ...

Around 16,000 new species are described each year, but most animals and plants are listed as threatened as soon as they are ...

Birds are a barometer of the health of water sources, habitats, and air quality. A notable example is the use of canaries in ...

At first glance, the insect trapped in golden resin looked like any other tiny victim of deep time. Only under close ...

Giant bugs are now roaming the Earth. If these behemoths existed, would humanity become bug food? How could a bird save your life? And why would Grandma’s jewelry come in handy? How strong is their ...