Discover the truth — and a few debunked myths — about the octo-legged, cobweb-spinning, lurking arachnid: The spider.

A pair of biologists at the University of Toronto has found that vampire bats are able to burn amino acids as a fuel source ...

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Everything is indeed bigger in Texas, including its bat colonies. Texas has 33 species of bats, more than any other state, and is home to the world's largest colony.

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On certain summer nights, you can find Richard Fritsky slowly driving the backroads of northeast Pennsylvania with a specialized microphone attached to the roof of his car. “The microphone picks up ...

Over 15,000 feet up in the mountains of Peru, a team of scientists watched in shock as a brown butterfly flew “happily” along ...

Assassin bugs (also known as ambush bugs or thread-legged bugs) are one of nature's stealthiest hunters, known for their precision strikes and ability to subdue prey with incredible efficiency.

Hoary bats are known for swift flight and wrapping themselves in their own tails to mimic leaves and hide from predators, ...

“No soap provided at hand wash sink.” “Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: - approximately 10 flying insects landing on ...