What is myrmecophily? It represents an important interaction in nature. The word can be split into two parts: myrmex and ...

The Gates Foundation denies links to a rise in genetically modified mosquitoes in Kenya, sparking debate over gene drive ...

Experts from the French National Museum of Natural History have found evidence that invasive flatworms are spreading through ...

A warmer than usual winter is causing a proliferation of invasive species, subterranean termites, and other pests that can ...

Eastern bluebirds, traditionally seen as harbingers of spring, are increasingly being spotted during winter in northern areas ...

Meet Tyrannoroter heberti, a newly described species that was one of the largest, most feared land animals of its time – at ...

"The steppe cat is highly cautious, avoids human contact, leads a solitary lifestyle, and is primarily nocturnal," Kazinform ...

A beetle species’ larvae seem to bamboozle bees by smelling like flowers. This newly discovered deceptive strategy might be the first known example of an animal imitating floral scents, according to a ...

For example, some parasitic wasps are known to inject viruses into the host, which may paralyze the host or protect the larvae from host defenses. Similarly, when a “braconid” wasp (in the huge family ...

Researchers are getting a better understanding of why spotted lanternflies have been thriving since their invasion into the U.S.

A new study published in the journal Urban Ecosystems has revealed that the common black garden ant (Lasius niger) behaves differently depending on whether it lives in a bustling city or the quiet ...

Frostspore Butterflies appear exclusively in the Forest region of Heartopia's map. They can be quite easily identified visually: they all appear as "crystal" butterflies (ice-covered in-story), with ...