The deadly caterpillars – within the South American genus called Lonomia – have a snakelike venom that interferes with blood ...

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

Australia is home to some of the world’s most deadly creatures. So it’s not surprising that local scientists turned to venom from spiders and sea anemones to combat the insect responsible for ...

Intriguing examples of craftiness, deception and dishonesty in nature. Creatures camouflaged, the harmless mimicking the ...

Scientists at the University of Florida are testing a new type of citrus tree that can fight off the tiny insects responsible ...

Venomous spiders are spreading across the UK and hospitalising a record number of people. Only 10 species currently in the country have the fangs and jaw muscles needed to penetrate human skin. The ...

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 ...

In the most recently published study ... growers everywhere will no longer have to contend with the insect that transmits this deadly disease. The next stage is to grow these trees in the ground ...