insects

The Mother of All Moths!

January 31, 2012

The aptly-named Atlas moth is not only one of the most beautiful creatures of its kind but also the largest moth in the world!

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The Beauty and Brilliance of Termite Mound Architecture

January 11, 2012

The many wonderful shapes and sizes of termite mounds in different parts of the world.

12 Most Improbable Insect-Reptile Relationships

January 10, 2012

Amazing photographs of insects taking their lives in their antennae by resting on reptiles!

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12 Incredible Praying Mantis Photos: Mantids Devouring Their Prey

November 10, 2011

We’ve collected 12 amazing photos of praying mantises eating their prey and literally ripping their victims apart in some cases.

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The Week in Animal News: Javan Rhino Officially Extinct, Hawk With Nail Through its Head, and More (Slideshow)

October 28, 2011

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This week, we received the sobering news that the Javan Rhino is officially extinct: The last of its species was killed by poachers for its horn.

We also have news on a hawk with a nail shot through its head, humpback whales making…

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High-Living Spiders Make Skyscraper "Like a Haunted House"

October 25, 2011

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They’re among nature’s most skillful builders, capable of crafting elaborate webs with ease, so perhaps it should come as no surprise that spiders seem to appreciate our grandest structures as well. For folks employed at the John …

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15 Incredible Flower Praying Mantis Pictures

October 25, 2011

Fifteen amazing images of these spectacularly disguised insects for you to enjoy!

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The Week in Animal News: Man Kills Entire Pelican Colony, Sharks at Golf Course, and More (Slideshow)

October 14, 2011

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The arrival of thousands of pelicans could annoy just about anyone, but few resort to a mass killing to deal with the “problem.” That’s what one Minnesota farmer did this week, and he now faces fines of $15,000 and six months in jai…

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The Week in Animal News: Surfers Save Shark, Skinned Alive for Fake Uggs, and More (Slideshow)

October 7, 2011

It’s been a good week for sharks — a baby great white was rescued by Venice beach surfers, the world’s largest shark sanctuary was declared, and faux shark fin soup may be catching on.

We also have the shocking news of raccoon dogs skinned alive to…

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Architects to Redesign Beehive for Urban Bees

October 6, 2011

Image credit: The Architecture Foundation/Midtown Buzz

From Omlet’s trendy Beehaus urban hive, to more traditional alternatives like top-bar and Warré hives, every now and then we see alternatives to the conventional beehives used by most profession…

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