Atlas moths live only 1 week in their winged form. Rare specimens command close to $1,000, mainly due to their beauty. Lacking functional mouthparts, adult Atlas moths rely entirely on energy reserves ...

There I was, bringing groceries into the house when I spotted it. It was big. It was black. It was fuzzy or spiky (take your pick, I wasn't going to touch it). And it was heading toward the front door ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — I stepped outside on my way to work Wednesday morning and was greeted with an unfamiliar sight. A small, fuzzy, black caterpillar was waiting for me on my porch. All I could ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

The only guarantee in life is death. It comes for us all, one way or another, but some creatures seem to get the cruelest end of the stick. Atlas moths have some of the most stunningly decorated wings ...