A surprising radio moment about the word “exuvia” turns into a joyful lesson on dragonfly transformations and the hidden ...

Do spiders float or sink? Can they breathe underwater? Do spiders drown? Can they hold their breath? Are spiders waterproof? Find out in this deep dive.

Insects exhibit a remarkable diversity in auditory systems, which have evolved independently multiple times to facilitate intra‐species communication and predator avoidance. A prime example is ...

The “ supersized ”​​​​​​​ A. alta weighs around 1.6 ounces (44 grams), or slightly less than a golf ball. “From what we know ...

Researchers recently found a newly discovered stick bug species in the high-altitude rainforests of northern Queensland, ...

A giant stick insect species found in Australia’s Wet Tropics named Acrophylla alta can reach 40 centimetres in length and ...

James Cook University researcher Professor Angus Emmott helped identify the new Acrophylla alta species and explained that ...

Australia’s new heavyweight insect champion was discovered thanks to social media — but it's been hiding in the trees much ...

Surviving the harsh winter months is a major challenge for many insects. One widely adopted survival strategy, especially in ...

A caregiver was charged after an elderly woman was found severely neglected during a welfare check, the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office said.