Be on the lookout for a bug that resembles Cousin Itt. It may seem harmless but it can do real damage if you’re bitten.

The animal world is always full of surprises. Even a long-studied species can hold a few secrets hidden between their fur or ...

The caterpillars produce the “most painful and severe reactions” among animal species that sting, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. They sting through “urticating hairs,” which ...

Be on high alert, New Orleans. This is the time of year when the dreaded buckmoth caterpillars fall from live oak trees. Why it matters: Their stings are incredibly painful. The big picture ...