Many Michiganders are preparing for the swarms of mayflies that occur in early summer. Here's what to know about the insects.

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Court documents are revealing more information about the conditions and contents of a troubled animal safari park on the Southern Oregon Coast.

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Scientists discovered a caterpillar that lives in spider webs, eating the bugs that get stuck - including the spider that ...

Bees are flying protein bars for predators. Discover what makes bees so appealing to birds, insects, and mammals.

Discover how foxes use their 42 teeth to hunt, forage, and defend themselves from predators in the wilderness.

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To survive the deep ocean, sea creatures need all kinds of adaptations that give them alien-like appearances, like huge eyes ...

Some of the most unique living things in the world — plants that supplement the nutrients they get from sunlight by digesting ...

As summer season begins, millions of biting flies are waiting to welcome visitors to northern Michigan. How to keep them away.