Dragonflies
100 million years before dinosaurs roamed landforms of ancient earth, there flew a mighty insect with a wingspan as long as a yardstick. Today over 4,000 species of dragonflies trace … Continue reading
Top Bugs
Amazing athletes from around the world compete every four years in the Olympic games under the motto “Citius, Altius, Fortius”—Swifter, Higher, Stronger … but what if the athletes had three … Continue reading
Dung Beetles
Recycling has been popular among animals long before humans began practicing responsible environmental habits. In fact, nature has its own version of a “clean up” crew that handles a dirty … Continue reading
Crickets
Warm summer evenings are a great time to be outdoors, and nature supplies its own moonlight concerto without the need of typical instruments! Listen to the melody provided by the … Continue reading
Beneficial Bugs
Got bugs in your plants? Don’t bug out! Some bugs and insects are extremely useful and efficient natural gardeners! These “good bugs” balance ecosystems and keep your yard healthier by … Continue reading
Bug Defenses
Insects have it rough! Although there are millions all over the world, insects have to protect themselves constantly from becoming another critter’s breakfast, lunch, dinner or midnight snack! Over eons … Continue reading
Ants
Ants! Ants! Ants! They show up when you least expect them… in your garden, your kitchen or at your picnic! Ants are everywhere, but they also have homes of their … Continue reading
Houseflies
Who’s that superhero climbing up the side of a building and hanging upside down? Is it Spiderman? Superman? Batman? This superhero is actually just the ordinary housefly who only seems … Continue reading
Burrowing Bugs
Calling all “Bug”-ologists! Step right up to learn about two killer drillers! These bugs that burrow know how to survive by digging holes to capture their food or provide for … Continue reading
Cockroaches
If you happen to be traveling off the coast of Africa, you won’t need to carry a magnifying lens to study this insect. At over three inches long, the Hissing … Continue reading