New research has found an insect species with markings that are so black that they’re ‘superblack’ or ‘ultrablack’, absorbing ...

These photos of 11 common bug bites and stings can help you identify what's responsible. Plus, symptoms and expert tips to ...

The authors emphasise the importance of recognising and appreciating these six- and eight-legged creatures that coexist with ...

In this post, we’ll be discussing the Black Wasp. All wasps are more or less terrifying due to their painful stings, but this species of wasp should also be noted for its beauty. Nearly 600 million ...

While it may be defined as a single organism, Pando is anything but one—sustaining an entire world under its canopy. Here’s ...

Let's talk about the orb weaver spider, an arachnid renowned for its beautiful, circular webs. Found in gardens, forests and backyards around the world, orb weavers are some of the most common spiders ...

Most of us learned about nature and animals in school. But as we step outside the four walls of those classrooms, we realize ...

A memorial being unveiled in Cape Town this week recognises the deaths of 1,772 predominantly Black non-combatants.

Iridescent purple bow ties are the telltale signs of black-chinned hummingbirds. This species is a common backyard visitor in ...

The Lord Howe Island stick insect, rediscovered after a century, is reviving thanks to the conservation and elimination of ...

As I watched a woodpecker banging away at a tree, it made me think, why don’t woodpeckers get headaches or suffer brain ...