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A 3-year-old girl on a family walk picked up an interesting-looking pebble that turned out to be a 3,800-year-old amulet.
The silver scarab looks like living metal! Find out why, whether you can own one, and how you can see one in the wild.
A young child’s innocent curiosity led to the unearthing of a 3,800-year-old Canaanite scarab amulet.
When you hear the word “mummy,” you might think of spooky stories, bandaged figures with outstretched arms, or even the latest blockbuster movie. But the real s ...
Learn about white grubs, larvae of scarab beetles, and how they damage lawns in North Carolina. Learn how to control infestations and minimize grass damage.
Archaeologists discovered a trilobite fossil from millions of years ago in a Roman-era dump near what is now Galicia, Spain.
Defensive stridulatory organs have been observed in many different types of insects: crickets, carabid beetles, long–horned beetles, assassin bugs, wasps, dragonflies and scarab beetles. The locations ...
Generations of creatives have looked back to ancient Egypt in their search for art and design inspiration—here are three standout examples.
Scarab beetles: One of the most recognisable groups, these beetles are fierce and stand out with their characteristic antennae. Spot these nocturnal bugs prowling post sunset.