Insects
While there are a million different types of insects, all have a hard exoskeleton which is segmented into three parts. In fact the word "insect" is derived from the Latin meaning segmented. See more »
Insects and arachnids are the most popular wild animal on Earth. Read our collection of articles discussing all sorts of ants, bugs, butterflies, spiders and just about every other type of insect and arachnid.
While there are a million different types of insects, all have a hard exoskeleton which is segmented into three parts. In fact the word "insect" is derived from the Latin meaning segmented. See more »
Arachnids have four pairs of jointed legs, two body sections and simple eyes. Arachnids are aggressive predators and include spiders, scorpions, mites and ticks. See more »
If you're tired of the peace and quiet, take heart: The latest swarm of cicadas is set to emerge in the U.S. this spring. These insects produce a "song" that can reach 120 decibels -- very close to a level that can damage human ear drums. Learn about the 17-year cicadas.