Mom on the Menu
Centipede mothers don’t just protect their young—some become their offspring’s first meal.
Alex Hyde's Latest Articles
Fallen Star
While this being may look otherworldly, and perhaps transient, it remains deeply tied to the places where it gathers and the ecosystems it supports.
One in a Million
Beetles are the most diverse group of animals on the planet—and that diversity expresses itself in extraordinary and sometimes preposterous ways.
A Fly by Any Other Name
European crane flies emerge in vast numbers each summer and fall, inspiring a welter of monikers—and some unjustified paranoia.
The Pond of Youth
A simple lifeform, prevalent in freshwater pools the world over, could reveal the secret to ever-lasting life.
A Moth’s-Eye View
Even the commonest of creatures can reveal stunning beauty (and impressive ingenuity) upon closer inspection.