The ins and outs of an insect’s anatomy
All insects have three things in common: An exoskeleton, three main body parts: and six jointed legs.
All insects have three things in common: An exoskeleton, three main body parts: and six jointed legs.
The 2008 report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) indicates about one in five species is threatened with extinction.
Dragonflies and damselflies are among the most beautiful insects. They’re predators of nuisance insects like gnats, flies, mosquitoes.
Beetles comprise 30 percent of all insects and about 30 percent of all other animal species. And millions more yet to be discovered!
There is no scientific distinction between frogs and toads; they just belong to different families. A few visible differences, however, distinguish them.
Wildlife need to feel safe in your yard: Dense shrubs, brush piles, stacked firewood, tall grasses, trees, and for some animals, water. Plus more.
Wildlife won’t stay in your yard if there’s no food for them. A large part of their day — everyday — is focused on finding food.