Some insects look more like aliens than they do insects. One example is a grasshopper that is able to survive by not looking ...

In the realm of entomology, few creatures command as much fascination as the mantis. Throughout history, these striking insects have been deeply woven into local myths and legends, sometimes respected ...

But the real truth is that alien life on other planets could be even stranger than floating balloons or amorphous organisms ...

Imagine stumbling upon a creature that looks like it just stepped off a spaceship. Nature’s imagination truly knows no bounds, and our planet is home to animals so bizarre, so otherworldly, that it’s ...

When we imagine alien life, we picture monsters, insects, or tentacles—but what if the most realistic aliens are human-like? Evolution tends to solve the same problems with similar designs, and ...

According to a new study by the University of Würzburg, Bavarian meadows are the most monotonous insect habitats. Surprisingly, fields and settlements often offer more diversity than grassland.

In this shocking part two, Antonio Alves recalls more incredible details about his ongoing experiences with alien beings. How did his girlfriend see him as an insectoid? Why did 4 greys invade his ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The Lord Howe stick insect (Dryococelus australis) was ...