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Thursday, February 13, 2020

Bugs We Love to Love: 4 Insects That Make Great Pets

Fido...the millipede? Buddy...the cockroach? If you’re up for it, your next pet could be one of these crawling critters. Insects may not be as cuddly as your favorite pup, but there are bug love...

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Show-Stopping Caterpillars: Ranked from Cute to Creepy

Ah, the caterpillar — just a young moth or butterfly on a journey to get their wings. But while these pre-cocoon youngsters may lack the majesty of a Monarch, they’re still rocking some royally ...

Friday, January 24, 2020

Cleaning Out the Exoskeletons in the Closet

If you think starting over once a year is a big deal, try being an insect. They shed their exoskeletons five to 60 times before they “come of age” and finish developing from an infant insect int...

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

The Hidden/Secret Ways Bugs Survive Freezing Weather

You might be cheering the arrival of winter, but most bugs aren’t. That’s because their tiny ectothermic bodies aren’t built to withstand temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. When cold weat...

Thursday, December 5, 2019

Disappearing Act: This is Where Bugs Go During the Winter

While you might be sad to see warmer temps leave, there’s at least one good thing about the arrival of winter: less bugs. Because most creepy crawlers are ectotherms — meaning they’re dependent ...