Depending on the species, cicadas emerge from their underground homes every two to 17 years. During their time outside, ...

Caterpillars shed their skin several times as they grow, and in the final stage of metamorphosis, they form their pupa (chrysalis). As the warm summer and spring suns arrives, it signals a change in ...

A cicada is visible emerging from its former shell. Th shell iis attached to a tree trunk and is tawny. The emerging cicada is pale pistachio green with light brown accents and a dark round eye. The ...

Shedding skin might sound strange, but for many animals, it's a critical part of survival. From reptiles to insects, this ...

This video shows the complex yet fascinating molting of a tarantula. Specifically, it captures a Brachypelma boehmei. Also known as the Mexican Fireleg or Mexican Rustleg Tarantula, this species is ...