Insects

The small-winged stick mantis is found throughout South America's grasslands. But in Uruguay, the population is entirely female.

Cicada scientists share the secrets of this spring's rare double brood emergence. The last time it happened, Thomas Jefferson was president.

From cute death omens to post-nuclear-disaster predators, these animals captivated us in 2023.

At this charming farm, quirk meets quark to make a unique cheese.

In the United Kingdom, the insects were once considered omens of death—they're actually much more destructive.

The project aims to make a complete 'bee atlas,' detailing every single local pollinator.

The live, jewel-encrusted beetles called maquechs are tied to an ancient legend, but some worry for their future.

A celebration of curious, overlooked, and misunderstood creatures.

There is a lot to learn about Orfelia fultoni, the only bioluminescent fly in North America, but its larvae put on a show.

Explore a catastrophic space rock strike, unique flora and fauna, and millennia-old rock art on this famous stretch of desert road.

Overcoming a fear of our multi-legged friends—at night, in the world's largest tropical rainforest.

At the Moriyama City Firefly Forest Museum, nurturing Genji fireflies comes with homework.

Building connections between tradition and science.