New populations of two species of endangered native Hawaiian moth and damselfly were discovered on islands where they ...

When grizzly bears clamber onto the talus slopes high in Glacier National Park, they're searching for an abundant, fatty meal ...

Born already running on empty When the atlas moth breaks out of its cocoon, it has already eaten its last meal, and that meal ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Darwin's hawkmoth (Xanthopan morgani praedicta) on flower, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Madagascar. While Darwin predicted ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – By examining the brain activity of moths, researchers have found that the behavior of these insects isn't ruled entirely by instinct. Rather, they can learn which odors mean food. The ...

Pioneering chimpanzee experiments revealed advanced intelligence and problem-solving skills. These apes demonstrated insight, ...

Reminding us of a tiny paper airplane with flies superglued to its wings, here’s another melding of insect and machine, the Robo-Moth. This six-inch robot uses a moth’s brain and eyes to get around, ...

For centuries, scientists assumed moths spiraled toward flames out of simple attraction, but new high-speed footage from two ...

Turn on a light outside at night, and it won't be long before a bevy of insects start careening wildly around it, apparently drawn in "like a moth to a flame," as the saying goes. Now, in a series of ...

It’s a familiar sight, especially in the summertime: moths and other insects gathered around lights like lamps. Often, creatures entranced in such a glow get eaten by predators or overheat. While ...

The largest organization of insect experts in the world is dropping its common names for two insects — the gypsy moth and gypsy ant — because it says the names are inappropriate and offensive. The ...