Supported by By Emily Anthes Emily Anthes is a science reporter who writes Pet Theory, a column about our creature companions ...

If you are looking for ways to keep the Asian lady beetle out of your garden, try planting catnip. Gardeners call it an ...

A carpet beetle infestation is no fun for anyone, but there are ways to get these annoying pests out of your home -- and stop ...

In recognition of Lyme Disease Prevention Month, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is hosting an informational session today ...

The hooded pitohui (Pitohui dichrous) is one of the few birds on Earth known to carry poison in its feathers and skin. Its ...

The creatures lay hundreds of larvae in the wounds of animals and people, which hatch within hours and start consuming the ...

What is the safest snake to have as a pet? Will a pet snake bite you? Here are the pros and cons of having a snake for a pet.

One animal in Australia is so difficult to spot it has been named the hidden dragon lizard. The reptile, which blends perfectly into the reddish orange terrain, avoided documented sightings for years.

If you’re desperate to open your doors and windows in the heat but can’t cope with how many flies and insects get inside, ...

Don’t let carpet beetles take over your home. Here are five methods for getting rid of carpet beetles and how to keep them ...

Tiny white larvae sometimes float to the top when you wash the rice. If you see small holes in the rice grains—that’s them ...

From spiders to scorpions, some 1000 different invertebrate species are traded globally as pets. This is bad for biodiversity ...