A surprising discovery reveals that certain caterpillars can digest polyethylene, a plastic known for being indestructible. Could these wax moth larvae (Galleria mellonella) become a weapon against ...

This past weekend, I had a glimpse into one of the most fascinating and bizarre (also gruesome) animal behaviors I have ever witnessed. I was out walking the dog and happened to notice a large wasp ...

As if cicadas, Joro spiders and snakehead fish weren't enough, now you want to be on the lookout for caterpillars. The spongy moth caterpillar to be exact. Advertisement Article continues below this ...

They're nature's "literal" party poopers, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. And this spring, the spongy moth has reared its hungry caterpillar head, chomping through the ...

That colorful caterpillar in your garden may look cute and fuzzy, but steer clear! Some of the most striking-looking caterpillars have bodies covered with sharp hairs or spines connected to a poison ...