America’s wildlife is as extensive as its landscapes, offering a mix of beauty and danger. While you might not come across a ...

If you’ve ever been stung by a bee then you’ll know it hurts. But apparently it has nothing on the bullet ant which boasts the most painful sting known to man. On the gross out scale it has to be the ...

Popular belief often points to apex predators such as lions or tigers as deadliest animals. However, most lethal animals are ...

In nature, courtship can be dangerous, and sometimes deadly. From insects that consume their mates to birds that perform precision dances, every ritual serves one purpose: survival of the species.

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

Spiders Top the Terror Charts Spiders claim the crown as the most feared animal, with nearly 19 percent of people reporting ...

Tick-borne illnesses are spreading fast across parts of Ontario County, and local leaders are calling it what it is: a public ...

The Whiteside County Health Department has brought awareness to West Nile virus cases in Illinois that have already surpassed ...