It isn’t easy for birds and other animals to catch a dragonfly for dinner. These speedy creatures can fly over 35 miles per hour (56 kph). People can’t even run that fast. These are just some More →
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Cockroaches aren’t picky eaters. They’ll eat soap, paper, glue, plants, dead animals, and even paint. With such wide-ranging appetites, it’s no wonder these pesky insects have been around… More →
Are those twigs moving? No, they’re walkingsticks! These unusual insects look so much like sticks that some animals can’t tell when one is standing right next to them. These are just some of… More →
Why do female mosquitoes drink people’s blood? They need it to make eggs inside their bodies. This is just one of many surprising facts children will discover as they explore the fascinating… More →
In less time than it takes a person to blink, a praying mantis can reach out and grab an insect to eat. These crafty hunters often make meals of flies, butterflies, and grasshoppers.… More →
Killer bees make sweet and tasty honey. Watch out, however, when these insects get angry! Thousands of them can swarm together to attack and kill a person! These are just some of the… More →
A grasshopper can jump 20 times the length of its body. If people had legs that strong, they could easily hop over two school buses in one jump! This is just one of the many surprising facts… More →
Princess had a problem. She wanted some food that was locked in a storeroom. Yet Princess didn’t have a key. What could she do? Princess made her own key—out of a stick! Princess is just one… More →
What do ladybugs usually eat? Mainly they feed on other insects that are harmful to farmers’ crops. In fact, some farmers have put ladybugs in their fields to protect their fruits and… More →
