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10 Truly Bizarre Animal Penises

Surprise! A leopard slug's penis is located on its head.

10 Truly Bizarre Animal Penises

The Bug the World Fought Over

An illustration of cochineal insects, which brought vivid red hues to Europe.

The Bug the World Fought Over

6 Ways to Make a Bug Bite Stop Itching

Bugs love when you wear shorts.

6 Ways to Make a Bug Bite Stop Itching

The 20 Most Mosquito-Infested Cities in America

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The 20 Most Mosquito-Infested Cities in America

The Best Way to Treat a Bee Sting

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Curious About Eating Cicadas? Here Are 5 Things You Should Know

Snug as a bug in a savory sauce.

Brood X Cicadas Are Screaming About Sex in Georgia, and Cops Are Tired of Hearing About It

"You free later?"

Weather Advisory: It’s Raining Cicada Pee

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Watch a Time-Lapse Video of Brood X Cicadas Emerging

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Dogs Everywhere Are Munching on Brood X Cicadas—But Are They Safe to Eat?

Dogs like to binge on cicadas.

13 Fascinating Facts About Bees

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A Psychotropic Fungus Is Eating Away Cicadas' Genitalia and Boosting Their Sex Drive

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7 of the Most Destructive Invasive Insects

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Louder Than Traffic: Listen to the Deafening Sounds of a Cicada Chorus

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World's Heaviest Moth Makes Rare Appearance at Australian School

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What Would Happen to The Very Hungry Caterpillar If It Really Ate All That Stuff?

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is looking for its next snack.