What initially appears to be a confusing video of a moth-hummingbird hybrid creature is actually a perfect excuse for us to explain an intriguing evolutionary phenomenon. The creature is the ...

In a forest of Western Africa, a well-camouflaged creature glided through the air. The winged animal circled some trees before landing on a stump to lay its eggs. Nearby, scientists watched the animal ...

Bats, raccoons and moths are just some of the creatures of the night that spend most, if not all, of their lives entirely in the dark. These nocturnal creatures have adapted biologically to the lack ...

Let’s celebrate moths during National Moth Week. We’re not talking pesky pantry moths, but rather those exquisite nocturnal critters that fly around our porch lights. Why do moths fly around street ...

Myths and legends, even some of the wildest, most unbelievable stories, often have roots in real events or phenomena. Same is true for imaginary beasts. Ancient sailors believed sea monsters truly ...

Moths are an important part of the food web and serve as pollinators. Creating moth-friendly habitats involves planting pale-colored, native plants and providing shelter. Resources like the Xerces ...