Owning an exotic pet is something that requires more responsibility than curiosity. It’s not for everyone, but for those with ...

A large, poisonous frog from Cuba has quietly established itself on the small Caribbean island of St. Eustatius. Researchers have found that the invasive Cuban Treefrog (Osteopilus septentrionalis) is ...

Living in multicultural Britain, we're lucky to have access to scores of different cuisines on our doorstep-and Mexican food is rapidly becoming a firm favourite.

Cancun is the largest city in the state of Quintana Roo in the Yucatan Peninsula. It is known for its beautiful beaches and ...

Do you think you could stand the smell of fermenting fish for months, or stare at a cheese full of live larvae or even taste ...

A blast of the season's first frigid air was bearing down on much of the U.S. on Monday, bringing the prospect of snow to parts of the ...

Where in Florida are "falling iguanas" or "frozen iguanas" likely to occur? Here's where you can find them and other things ...

Some plants have evolved fascinating ways to supplement their nutrient intake by trapping and digesting insects. These carnivorous plants have developed specialised mechanisms to capture prey, ...

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We depend on insects in many ways for producing food for the world’s population. They pollinate our crop plants, break down decaying plant and animal matter, and are natural pest controllers. We also ...

In Vermont, researchers have investigated the types of creepy, crawly bugs that their avian predators consume and may have found the answers to keeping them both alive A veery gets ready to rise into ...

While insects are often associated with summer, many Brits have been shocked to discover swarms taking over their homes well into autumn. Last week, several Brits reported infestations of fruit flies ...