On April 25, 2024, I was walking in the Ouachita National Forest, with my wife and other  Master Naturalists, studying mosses ...

From moths with snake-headed wings to tarantulas shimmering in Caribbean forests, the insect and arachnid world is full of extraordinary adaptations. These creatures not only captivate with their ...

Atlas moths live only 1 week in their winged form. Rare specimens command close to $1,000, mainly due to their beauty. Lacking functional mouthparts, adult Atlas moths rely entirely on energy reserves ...

The only guarantee in life is death. It comes for us all, one way or another, but some creatures seem to get the cruelest end of the stick. Atlas moths have some of the most stunningly decorated wings ...

Most people think of moths as small insects fluttering across porch lights, but some species greatly challenge that image. Inhabiting tropical forests and remote regions of the world are moths with ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. Late fall and early winter are the best times of year to spot giant silk moth cocoons in New England. Perhaps you’ve seen these creatures in the summer ...

Late fall and early winter are the best times of year to spot giant silk moth cocoons in New England. Perhaps you’ve seen these creatures in the summer, fluttering by your porch light in the evening ...

One look at a regal moth and you might mistake it for a type of flower, like a marigold. It is large, vividly orange, and comes equipped with wings that look like petals. Stick around long enough, ...

Sometimes, you learn an animal fact so surprising that you question whether it’s real or not. One such tidbit regards the giant wood moth. As the heaviest moth in the world, adult females only live ...