As the leaves turn to shades of orange and brown, a copperhead snake starts to blend perfectly into its habitat. These are one of four venomous snakes found in Texas alongside rattlesnakes, ...

From snails to skunks, squirrels to cicadas, most of our neighbors are quiet and seldom interact with us, but they play ...

Dividing community labor between soldiers, workers and reproducers, termites sustain themselves by attacking and ingesting wood. Because wood is one of the most widely used building materials, it’s ...

Whether you're looking to make an ID or just curious about this charismatic family of birds, get to know all 22 U.S.

Some species of termites are known to cultivate their own crops of fungus within their nests, similar to the way humans maintain farms to feed people. One such species is Odontotermes obesus, which ...

Most people can't tell the difference between ants and termites—but it's very important to tell them apart so you know how to ...

Occasionally, centipedes make their way indoors, especially into damp places such as bathrooms or basements. We found why ...