A newly described species from the Burgess Shale had three eyes, clawed limbs, and a tail full of gills—plus internal organs ...

You could be forgiven for thinking the chicks in this video clip are caterpillars—and that is the plan! Read more to find out why.

Strange and exotic animals have always captured the imagination of people worldwide. But when a photo of an unusual, fluffy ...

I think he eats one apple on Monday. Is it two pears on Tuesday? CHANG: That's right. That's the one. OK, so caterpillars - which are the larvae of moths and butterflies - they're usually total ...

Eric LoPresti, an assistant professor of biological sciences at the University of South Carolina, says the sting of some ...

Most of the time, when we encounter a caterpillar, we aren’t on high alert. After all, these seemingly harmless creatures ...

A puss caterpillar, or Megalopyge opercularis, is part of the moth family Megalopygidae. These “furry” creatures eventually turn into southern flannel moths. If you happen to witness one up ...

A newly described species from Hawaiʻi hides itself with carcasses to avoid getting eaten by spiders. Newly described bone collector caterpillars build a silken case around their bodies and adorn ...

A new carnivorous caterpillar that wears the remains of its prey has been dubbed the "bone collector." The insect is only found on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. It creeps along spiderwebs ...

On a single mountain range on the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu, scientists have identified a species of carnivorous caterpillar with a macabre lifestyle: it lives in cobwebs and feasts on weakened or ...

Aki Nace has been a web producer for CBS Minnesota since 2019. She covers breaking news and makes short-form documentary films. Residents of Grand Rapids, Coon Rapids and Winona will not be able ...