Photographer Chris Perani painstakingly combines thousands of exposures to create each individual image.

Construction equipment has moved into the land of the National Butterfly Center in Mission, Texas, to begin work on a border wall.

Dubbed the 'flying bulldog,' this extremely rare bee has been lost to science since 1981.

As long as there are humans, there will be cockroaches.

Painted lady butterflies are migrating north for the summer, and they're overtaking southern California, to the delight of many.

Sam Jaffe created The Caterpillar Lab to share his love of these weird and wacky creatures. He transformed a childhood passion into a full-fledged career.

Virginia Tech researchers have deciphered and codified the honey bee language with remarkable precision.

The pill bug or roly-poly plays many key roles in its environment.

Scientists close in on the genetic mechanisms used by mosquitoes to locate prey.

Bees often flit around with yellow saddlebags, called pollen baskets, hanging from their hind legs.

The bees were staying alive by drinking the woman's tears.

Hives of honeybees do 'the wave' by shaking their booties. The wave pattern, called "shimmering,", requires impressive coordination.

Scientists find the gene that gives bumblebees their unique patterns — and the rest of us fair warning.

The longhorned tick, native to Asia, is first new invasive tick to be found in U.S. in 50 years.

Bed bugs have been documented as early as the first century. Originating in tropical climates, bed bugs are excellent hitchhikers, stowing away in luggage, hand

Mosquitoes are annoying, relentless and can pose a health risk for your family. Here are some effective ways to kill them and keep them away, the natural way.

Bus stops in the Dutch city of Utrecht now have gardens specifically to help the bee population.

Australia's desert ants are thriving in the face of climate change.

The decline of Ohio's butterflies likely reflects a broader crisis for a wide range of insects, researchers say.

A swarm of grasshoppers in Las Vegas is so big it shows up on weather radar.

We can learn a lot from dung beetles, including how to be better citizens of the planet.

Beautiful video from National Geographic shows how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly.

Insects don't necessarily die off in winter. Here's a look at some of the unusual survival strategies insects use to combat winter weather.

Video shows Monarch Butterflies stopping in Colorado at John Martin Reservoir State Park as they migrate to Mexico.

Australian Reptile Park shares a creepy video of funnel web spiders emerging from an egg sac, just in time for Halloween.

A new study and videos show how flies are able to land upside-down on any surface by making lightning-fast adjustments.

New research suggests paper wasps use facial recognition to work better alongside one another.

The western monarch population may be on the verge of collapsing.

An archaeologist dug through a publicity blitz to make an amazing find. A story of grave robbers. Ancient civilizations. Hidden treasure. Glowing skulls.

Taking care of the Earth is frequently on our minds, but in honor of Earth Day on April 22, people often look to take that observance more seriously.

Saving a buck while doing your part to save the Earth is a great way to mark Earth Day. Like most holidays, Earth Day presents ample opportunities to score a de

The Nature Conservancy wants everyone to enjoy the earth this Earth Day by gathering outside to enjoy a meal. We've got some ideas to make sure your picnic hono

MSNBC's Contessa Brewer on her little-known off-camera hobby.

A heads-up to parents about Disneynature's newest release follows the story of two feline families struggling to survive in the African savannah.

Take your old writing instruments to Office Depot this week and earn Sanford coupons.

From eco-snacks to community-wide green events, here are 10 great ways to celebrate and protect the planet.

Earth Day events and rallies will be held in several cities around the country. Here’s a quick look at some of the big ones.

Hoping to pass on her enthusiasm for protecting the environment, a 17-year-old high school student goes beyond the call of duty to teach second-graders about en

A new video from charity: water offers hope for the 1 billion people who don't have easy access to clean water. Actress Kristen Bell narrates this well-done vid

Free coffee at Starbucks, carbon offsets and sustainable seafood are just a few examples of what businesses are doing in honor of Earth Day.

Lace up your sneakers and grab the kids for one of these family-friendly running races for Earth Day.

Nancy Sutley, chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, and Heather Zichal, deputy assistant to the president for Energy and Climate Change, take your ques

Earth Day turned 41 Friday, with organizers hoping to inspire "A Billion Acts of Green," the holiday's theme for 2011. It's a noble goal, but recent events like

By treating 'the environment' as something outside our daily lives, Earth Day is no longer calibrated to meet the scope of the climate and energy crises — nor

It would be safe to say that Brooklyn's Big Green Theater — an eco-education program where kids create plays performed by adult actors — isn't what most f

These Earth Day facts shed some light on the annual tradition and how it has changed over time.

Kick off Earth Week with this dramatic three-minute film, which dives into the 'Heart of Darkness' to highlight the humbling majesty of our planet.

Take a journey through decades of U.S. environmental history with MNN's Earth Day board game.

Your guide to TV and movies celebrating the planet for Earth Week 2012.

Attention Earth Day shoppers: The most highly anticipated, wildly expensive energy-saving light bulb out there, the L Prize-winning winning 60-watt equivalent L