Pollinating insects are exceedingly vital to the ecosystem they help support, and unfortunately, many of them are in decline – butterflies included. Conservationists work around the clock to uncover ...

Scientists are revealing more about how the distinctive, facelike markings found on certain insect wings may boost survival.

SOUTH CAROLINA, USA — Monarch butterflies are the iconic and beloved orange and black winged bugs we see flying through South Carolina every fall. We've been seeing less of them, and they're now ...

Butterflies may look delicate and harmless, but many species survive through bizarre behaviors involving toxic chemicals, rotting carcasses, animal waste, blood-feeding relatives, and even drunken ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For more than 130 million years, butterflies have graced our ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The monarch is one of the most recognized butterflies you'll see, but did you know it's fluttering toward extinction? Scientists on Thursday put the orange and black butterfly on the ...

Butterflies are common throughout the world; however, there is more to them than meets the eye. From optical illusions in their wings to generation-spanning migrations and caterpillars committing ...

A genetic “cheat sheet” allows different species to display the same warning patterns.

Monarch butterflies are some of the world’s most beautiful insects, but they’re experiencing rather tough times at the moment. Unfortunately, a new study performed by Louisiana State University ...

Hear why some environmentalists are concerned about the health of central Illinois’ main water supply. Learn about a new effort to make disposing of household hazardous waste more convenient. Plus, ...

Northern Californians rubbed their eyes last week as Lake Tahoe turned orange. In Lassen National Park motorists cursed their overheated engines. Visitors to American River Canyon looked aloft, beheld ...