Caterpillars look cute, like little fuzzy toys. But an up-close look at their “fur” will reveal that many species have spines ...

When they pierce the skin of their targets, including humans, their saliva can produce an itchy irritation. That same saliva can also deliver bacterial and viral infections, such as West Nile and Zika ...

Baobabs are sometimes called "upside-down trees," because their branches look like roots reaching skyward. Of the eight ...

Caterpillars feed birds, which provide pest-control services in our gardens by feeding thousands of insects each to their ...