Millipedes come in one basic shape but many sizes. When they aren’t curled into a tight ball, millipedes are easily recognizable thanks to their long, cylindrical bodies and dozens, sometimes hundreds ...

The arthropods can tailor their toxins depending on whether they are hunting prey or defending themselves from predators, according to a new study. By Andrew Chapman A giant centipede’s many wriggling ...

Centipedes aren’t the nicest thing to find in your home. Their long worm-like bodies and abundance of legs can be quite an unsettling sight if you’re unfortunate enough to spot one. While they’re ...

Most millipedes defend themselves by curling into a ball, but one found in a Virginia national park secretes toxic cyanide compounds to ward off predators NPS Photos/Marie Pinto More stories about ...

Here’s what to do about these occasional invaders. If you’ve ever been startled by a centipede scuttling across the floor, you know it’s not the most pleasant experience. “Centipedes are fast, with ...

Millipedes aren’t among the most popular animals in the world. When they are thought of, it’s usually concerning a pest-control problem. There is a dedicated pet community that enjoys taking care of ...

BLACKSBURG, Va.— The Center for Biological Diversity petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today to protect the Ellett Valley millipede under the Endangered Species Act. The milky-white ...

A team of researchers was doing fieldwork investigation around Pha Daeng Cave in Thailand in 2024. Their specific mission was to research wildlife in that area. On a rock they found two dragon ...

Whichever multi-legged creature you find crawling around your home, here’s what to know about why it’s there. After reading this, you may even decide not to kick them out of your house if you ...