Animals that migrate in winter embark on epic, long-distance journeys for survival. Discover 5 famous migratory animals and the reasons why animals migrate to warmer climates.

When we write about insects, we’re not just reporting on science. We’re inviting people to slow down, to observe and to ...

The deciduous tree supports the zebra swallowtail butterfly — a species that has all but disappeared from the Pittsburgh region.

Although every species on the planet somehow plays a role in maintaining the ecosystem, there are some species whose absence ...

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A six-belted clearwing - a type of moth that mimics a wasp to evade predators - has become the 10,000th species recorded at ...

When a wounded monarch butterfly arrived at a Long Island wildlife center this summer, its chances of survival looked grim.

Born in 1664, she painted for seven decades, dying in 1750 at the age of 86. She painted 185 known works (possibly 250). She ...

McKay also highlighted native plants and their role in ecosystems. Native plants and animals rely on each other, and when one ...

At least 172 out of 1,928 assessed species of wild bees face extinction in Europe compared to 77 in 2014, the IUCN has said.

Dozens of new species are at risk of extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, which has ...

There are some major differences between the monarch butterfly's fall and spring migrations. Here's everything you need to ...