We hear a frightening noise and naturally feel the need to defend ourselves. The noise is registered in our ears as a series of vibrations traveling through a medium, and we are instantly alert. A new ...

There are a lot of animals on Earth that use camouflage to blend in with their surroundings, but perhaps one of the better examples of this in action is the humble leaf insect, which can look exactly ...

An international research team has described seven previously unknown species of leaf insects, also known as walking leaves. The insects belong to the stick and leaf insect order, which are known for ...

Insects comprise a massive class of animals, many of which are intriguing to look at. But some of the most captivating crawlies out there are “walking leaves,” a category known for their strikingly ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scientists from diverse universities conducted controlled experiments to determine how big-eared bats detect insects sitting on ...

At every stage in their lives, from egg to adult, leaf and stick insects prove to be prey that can trick their predators. The giant Malaysian leaf insect (Pulchriphyllium giganteum) starts life as a ...