Bugs
Revel in the Big Details of Tiny Things With These Prize-Winning Images
Skin cells, tape worms and fuzzy mold are among this years top photos
How Insect Poop Could Solve All Our Problems
Bugs use their feces for weapons, navigation and gardening. Can we tap into this poop party?
Camel Spiders Are Fast, Furious and Horrifically Fascinating
Yet another mystery about these arachnids: Why are they so intent on mass-murdering ants?
How One Brave Spider Floated Thousands of Miles to Colonize a New Continent
Improbably, new genetic analysis shows that trapdoor spiders may have ridden ocean currents from Africa to Australia
Meet the Supervillain Worm That Gets By With a Little Help From Its Friends
This deadly nematode and its sidekicks reveal the power of bacterial symbiosis
Illuminating the Secret Language of Lightning Bugs
For these light-up lovers, each flash in the night could mean sex or death
This Summer, Try Termite Chocolate Sprinkles on Your Ice Cream
Canada’s Insectarium invites visitors to dine on insects as part of a special menu
Come for the Bug Eating and Get a Lesson in Humanity from Andrew Zimmern
A Q&A with the Travel Channel’s 'Bizarre Foods' Chef
This Terrifying Spider Hunts Fish Underwater
If the prospect of a spider that catches fish wasn't scary enough, the fishing spider is disturbingly well-adapted to its task
Insect-Based Munchies Coming to Grocery Stores Across Switzerland
The country recently lifted restrictions on selling mealworms, locusts and crickets for consumption
If You Want to See Thousands of Fireflies Light Up at Once, Head to the Great Smoky Mountains
A firefly mating ritual turns into a synchronized light show
Why Small Animals Are Huge for Conservation
The tiniest of creatures keep the fabric of our world together, but are often overlooked
This Couple Just Donated Their Collection of More Than a Million Insects
The O’Briens have carried on a decades-long love affair with the critters—and each other
Why 10 Daily Tons of Ant Poop Keep This Rainforest Thriving
The soil in the rainforests of Barro Colorado is packed with nutrients, but where does it come from?
What Dung Beetles Can Teach Us About Sexual Difference
When it comes to sex appeal, it's not all in your genes (it's also in your proteins!)
Spiders Eat Up to 800 Million Tons of Prey Each Year
For comparison, whales eat up to 500 million tons annually
Why the Assassin Bug More Than Lives Up to Its Name
The assassin bug's deadly proboscis is both sword and siphon. It uses its sharp nose to pierce and inject toxins into its victims
Here's How the Strongest Insect on the Planet Fights
Hercules beetles, as their name suggests, are immensely strong for their size
The Extraordinary Life Cycle of a Hornet Colony
After a hornet queen lays hundreds of eggs, her workers set about feeding the larvae chewed-up prey. With tiny waists, the workers can't digest solid food
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