Petrified wood is one of the most sought-after materials in the world for both its aesthetic value and its scientific value. But in Indonesia, miners who risk their lives to dig it up barely make ...

Houston’s landscape may look browner than usual after this week’s frigid spell, but where the environment is healthy, there is no such thing as the ‘dead’ of winter. Hundreds of species of creatures ...

Historically, the Brown Hairstreak has been challenging to spot due to its elusive nature, often residing high in the treetops or amidst thick hedges. The butterfly’s preference for blackthorn as a ...

Some folks might dismiss Gesta invisus as a "meh" butterfly, if they even notice the little critter. (Its scientific name does suggest some measure of invisibility.) It has a wing span of about 1 ...

You may not recognize mistletoe unless it sports a red bow and is hanging over a doorway during the holiday season. You may not recognize The Great Purple Hairstreak, Atlides halesus. Its host plant ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Steve Collins started collecting butterflies more than 60 years ago. He now has a collection of 4.2 million ...