From spiders to scorpions, some 1000 different invertebrate species are traded globally as pets. This is bad for biodiversity ...

In a stunning first, scientists observed anyons—exotic particles with in-between statistics—in a 1D ultracold gas. This discovery could pave the way for advanced quantum states and potentially ...

The term palmetto bug is a more polite nickname often used in states like South Carolina, North Carolina and Florida to describe larger species of cockroaches. According to Orkin, the two most ...

The term palmetto bug is a more polite nickname often used in states like South Carolina, North Carolina and Florida to describe larger species of cockroaches. According to Orkin, the two most ...

Newly identified Nipponopterus mifunensis reflects global collaboration and showcases Japan’s rich prehistoric heritage. A team of researchers from Japan, China, and Brazil has discovered a new ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is looking to add protections for four species of the pangolin native to Asia — including the Chinese, Indian, Sunda and Philippine pangolin — and three species ...

Carley Baum and Emiley Brewer with The Creature Teacher greeted those in attendance and introduced a lineup of exotic animals from around the world. As each animal was presented, Brewer provided some ...

In an unnamed river in central Indonesia, locals found a brightly colored creature and sold it into the pet trade. Abdullah Ammar via Unsplash Sometimes for researchers to discover a new species, it ...