Though we know them to be dirty insects, cockroaches are actually incredible self-groomers. In fact, their grooming behavior ...

The money raised by the annual fundraiser goes to supporting wildlife conservation, animal care and education programs at the ...

This Valentine’s Day, the Birmingham Zoo is bringing a hilarious way to honor all types of past relationships – by naming a ...

SAN ANTONIO — If chocolates and roses aren’t your thing this Valentine’s Day, the San Antonio Zoo has a delightfully petty ...

Using genetics to identify the origin and the global path of the ubiquitous insect pest, the German cockroach, back to its wild origin could help us develop more effective pesticides to control them.

The German cockroach is an indoor pest that is found across the world. Science has finally solved the mystery of its origin. The cockroach, contrary to popular belief, isn’t one species. There are ...

A genetic analysis of the German cockroach explained its rise in southern Asia millenniums ago, and how it eventually turned up in your kitchen. By Sofia Quaglia They come out of hiding at night and ...

During spring and summer, North Carolina’s warm, humid climate provides many opportunities for insects to thrive outdoors. That means anyone with a fear of insects — those who want to stay out of ...