While often overlooked, insects pose significant threats to human health, transmitting deadly diseases like malaria and ...

The numbers are staggering: mosquito-borne diseases are blamed for over 700,000 deaths every year, according to the World ...

Survival in the wild isn’t just about strength or speed. Some animals rely on methods that are so unexpected that they seem almost unreal.

The flannel moth caterpillar, also known as the puss caterpillar, presents a deceptive appearance with its soft, silky fur, ...

So Dilophosaurus is no longer believed to have been venomous; but what about other dinosaurs?  In 2009, a small, feathered ...

People often compare sting stories because these encounters leave a vivid memory. A small insect can create a sharp jolt, and ...

Scorpions are among the oldest predators on Earth. While most species pose little threat to humans, a handful are far more dangerous than their size suggests. Hidden beneath rocks, logs, and debris, ...

From water-jet snipers to exploding sea cucumbers, these creatures fire biological weapons with astonishing precision.

The Cuttlefish is known as the real King of Camouflage. Find out why the cuttlefish, a marine mollusc, has the world’s most ...

Honey Badgers are officially recognised as the world's most fearless. Learn about the fierce Honey Badger (Mellivora capensis ...

Tiny aphids, just 1-2mm long, are dark green, sap-feeding insects that also love to call trees home. One species commonly ...

On the other hand, lizard species rock agamas behave differently and are active during mornings. These diurnal lizards are ...