Migrating birds travel thousands of miles each year between breeding and wintering grounds. Along the way, they must pause to ...

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Two insects are under consideration as the official state insect: the stonefly and, more recently, the Huron River leafhopper ...

As you inspect your lawn in the spring after a long winter, it's a great time to notice and treat issues like fungi, weeds, and dead grass. In addition to these common problems, you may also see a ...

A newly described ant species found in Japan reproduces without males and maintains colonies composed entirely of queens, a ...

From feral hogs to sea lampreys, these invasive species cost billions and continue spreading across North America.

This macabre trade first came to light in 2015 when scientists found dead bats, including painted woolly bats, for sale in Vietnam’s largest metropolis, Ho Chi Minh City. Then, nearly a decade later, ...

Gnats swarm South Carolina each spring. Here are some tips to keep the pest away.

British households have been issued a 'very large house spider' warning over the coming weeks. Dr David Gee, a zoology lecturer at the University of Derby, has said the warm spring is the reason ...

From the wetlands of the Pine Barrens, she contributed to global scientific conversations about plant behavior and adaptation ...

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From faster metabolisms to changing colours and smaller bodies, discover the adaptations animals are acquiring thanks to climate change ...