President Higgins leads tributes after death of Matt Murphy, founder of Sherkin Island Marine Station ...

Northumberland Wildlife Trust is urging gardeners not to relocate frogs or frog spawn this spring, warning of the risk of two deadly diseases.

The Scarlet Velvet Ant, which is actually a type of wasp, has a sting so painful that it feels like hot oil spilling over your hand. While its venom doesn’t kill, it delivers an intense burning ...

As the old saying goes, everything is bigger in Texas. That is true with some animals native to the lone star state ...

Passengers flying in from Bangkok, Thailand, were discovered with rare insect and reptile species in their luggage.

Whether it is a day out with the family, immersing yourself in a long-held interest or broadening your knowledge of the past, museums have become a favourite pastime of the public. While also being ...

Despite the problems the cold can cause for farmers, gardeners, and homeowners, a cold winter can be a welcome event from a pest management perspective.

Here’s what to know about the furry insects. The name “puss caterpillar” comes from their thick, fluffy coat that resembles the fur of a pussycat, according to the N.C. State Extension. According to ...

From the Everglades to the Keys, Florida is teeming with life, but with human encroachment, some species are being pushed to ...

Scientists have uncovered 16-million-year-old fish fossils in New South Wales, revealing remarkable details about ancient ecosystems and the species' final days.

Originating in southern Japan and first detected in the United States near Richmond, Virginia, in 1951, the hemlock woolly adelgid is now found from Alabama and Georgia to Maine and into eastern Nova ...

As the Director of the Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory at the University of Florida, I am fortunate to have access to world-class scientific minds and cu ...