Mimicry is one of the most interesting forms of defense in nature. Sometimes an innocent and harmless insect can look like a terrifying snake, scaring off predators. One example is the hawk moth ...

For most of their history, moths navigated the night by the moon and stars. Today, that natural map is being drowned out by ...

When I penned last week’s column on river otters, I did a little more research to confirm that all my info was accurate. I knew otters fed primarily on fish, but I didn’t know that they can also feed ...

I’m reaching out to see what you can tell me about the buck moths that seem to have exploded in neighborhoods across New Orleans in mid-December. Is this normal, and what should I know about them? I ...

Moose and moths may seem like an unlikely pair, but in the northeastern United States, the duo has developed a special sort of relationship. For the first time, scientists have observed insects ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Tony Hawk, the skateboarding legend synonymous with daring tricks and modern skate culture, over the weekend faced ...

Quentin Tarantino has named Ridley Scott’s “Black Hawk Down” the best movie of the 21st century, saying Scott’s “feat of direction is beyond extraordinary.” The Oscar-winning filmmaker revealed his ...

A bird observatory on a small island in the United Kingdom was pleasantly surprised by the unexpected sighting of a rare moth. According to the BBC, staff at the Calf of Man Bird Observatory confirmed ...

A New York State Department of Conservation Region 8 colleague regularly captured the most wonderful nature photographs. This time we are sharing a photo Russel captured of the Red-tailed hawk. Elena, ...