When people talk about “the biggest spider,” they’re usually mixing two different records: the longest leg span and the ...

Upon completion of its development, the new wasp will chew a hole in the cell wall and emerge. Some dauber species will not ...

The venom from the dauber’s sting acts as a preservative, keeping the prey in proper condition as a food source for the larvae. An egg is laid in each cell, stocked with several prey individuals. When ...

Botanists also name an overlooked snowdrop growing in the UK and a fruit that tastes like banana and guava ...

Far below the ocean’s surface, where sunlight disappears and pressure reaches crushing levels, some of the planet’s strangest ...

Crocodiles and alligators are usually the apex predators in whatever environment they live in. Their massive jaws and armored ...

Some of nature’s most mesmerizing works of art might just be hanging in your backyard. The artist is an orb weaver spider.

Off the coast of the UK, fishermen and marine biologists are witnessing something not seen in generations. Sightings of the ...

Learn why centipedes appear in homes, what pests they're hunting, and how to eliminate both centipedes and their prey for good.

A forest isn’t just big cats. It’s a whole novel, packed with side characters, tiny heroes and ancient lore. Here’s how to browse through the jungle book ...

Find out what a male, female and juvenile northern bobwhite looks like, what they sound like, and where you may find these ...

What has eight eyes and stalks its prey like a cat? It’s not a weird science fiction monster; only a small, frequently ...