A hefty price tag generally comes with the privilege of owning exotic pets. Many do not mind, however, as they enjoy the ...

Armed with kaleidoscopic eyesight, the ability to send secret messages and a punch so fast it can boil water, mantis shrimps are a force to be reckoned with. What is a mantis shri ...

With only 5% of the ocean being explored, it is not surprising that creatures exist beneath its surface that are a complete mystery. As new species are discovered, scientists work diligently to learn ...

Is it a stunning pink orchid in bloom or a cunning predator lying in wait? The orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) may look like a flower, but it’s actually an insect! It’s one of the most beautiful ...

Scampi cakes, or tortini di canocchie as they call them in southern Italy, are one of those dishes that totally capture the ...

It was truly a Zen moment as I basked in the first warm sunshine that we’ve had after the recent spell of chilly, foggy fall mornings. Yes, it’s easy to be spoiled by our typically mild weather. I was ...