Buff-leaf hawkmoth larvae and pupae hiss by forcing air through spiracles, using breath-powered sounds to deter predators.

Finding a snake in the garden can be a terrifying experience for many, and avoiding these slithery guests requires some ...

Insect pupae hiss like snakes for defense. A Kobe University team now reveals the mechanisms, opening the door to further ...

Biologists trudged through the grassy nature preserve carrying cloth bags that contained fearsome-seeming cargo: 42 snake-eating apex predators. The conservation program has now released 209 Eastern ...

It has been revealed that when threatened, the pupa of the Marbled Hawkmoth (*Phyllosphingia dissimilis*) produces a ...

Snakes perceive the world differently from humans, possessing dichromatic vision with two primary colors due to unique visual pigments. Their eye stru ...

A healthy garden invites wildlife, including snakes. It's important to look for signs they're slithering about, and identify ...

In much of the eastern United States, it’s not uncommon to spot a snake slithering through the leaves, crossing a trail, or hiding near your shed. But knowing whether that snake is venomous or ...

When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting decor choice. Researchers find that for some birds, it keeps predators at bay. When a bird drapes its nest with snake ...

The rivalry between snakes and mongooses has fascinated scientists and nature lovers for many years. Over millions of years, both animals have adapted to survive and compete with each other. Mongooses ...