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Crabs in the genus Lybia have a remarkable habit: they hold a sea anemone in each of their claws by means of delicate hooks. This behavior has earned them the nicknames ‘boxer’ or ‘pom-pom’ crab. In a new study, researchers showed that when these crabs are lacking an anemone,. . . Read More

With a little help from photos on the internet, two new species of spectacularly colored katydids have been discovered in Borneo. While the males of the new species are a uniform green color, the females are stand-outs in red and pink. See photos and read my latest story at. . . Read More

Male and female orchid mantises aren’t just different in size and color – they also have radically different lifestyles. New research suggests the ability to prey on pollinating insects shaped the evolution of the orchid mantis, leading to bigger females that resemble flowers.. . . Read More

An earthworm named “Dave” has wriggled into the record books: at 16 inches long and weighing nearly an ounce, he is the largest-ever earthworm recorded in the UK. Read the whole story on National Geographic’s Weird & Wild news blog: Read More

Just when you thought it was safe to go in the water – look out for giant, swimming centipedes! Scientists have recently described the world’s first known amphibious centipede. It belongs to a group of giant centipedes called Scolopendra and grows up to 20 cm (7.9 inches) long.. . . Read More