Don't miss out on the headlines from Animals. Followed categories will be added to My News. For decades, humans believed the orchid mantis was hiding within the petals of these orchids, fleeing from ...

A hefty price tag generally comes with the privilege of owning exotic pets. Many do not mind, however, as they enjoy the experience of caring for a creature that many may never come in contact with.

While walking around Hawkins Preserve in Cortez on a recent morning, I happened upon an insect that is letting itself be seen more this time of year. I managed to carefully scoop her (or him) up in my ...

HARTFORD, Conn.HARTFORD, Conn. — When it comes to state insects, most states honor beloved and benign bugs, like butterflies, honey bees and ladybugs. Connecticut has designated a voracious predator ...