That soft, fuzzy caterpillar crawling through your garden looks harmless enough, but a single accidental brush against its fur can trigger searing pain that sends people to the emergency room.

Mary Jo DiLonardo has worked in print, online, and broadcast journalism for 25 years and covers nature, health, science, and animals. There are more than 5,000 species in the jumping spider family ...

T he church service was about to begin when a group of breathless children pulled me out of my seat to “come see this awesome, pretty, pink-and-yellow, fuzzy baby moth!” on the Sunday school door. It ...

The milkweed in my garden is doing great this year. It is taller than usual, and I can’t wait for the monarch butterflies to find it this fall, but I am concerned there may not be any left. There are ...

Help kids learn that moths are important nature helpers with this fun Moths Help the Planet Coloring Pages Pack! This printable pack teaches young learners that moths can help pollinate flowers at ...