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What are These Ants Doing with These Leaves?

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Watch a Millipede Walk

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Depiction of female moth leaving a scent trail for the male to follow.

Insect Signals

Insects send signals that other insects can see, hear, smell, feel, or taste. Some of these are like secret codes, meant only for their own species. …

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Shows the earth held up on the back of an ant.

We Need Insects!

If there were no insects, you would have fewer foods to eat. Most birds would be gone. And the world would be dirtier and more ugly. …

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A Butterfly’s Body

Butterflies have big bulgy eyes. They can see colors and recognize flowers and even other butterflies. …

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A Butterfly is Born

A baby butterfly goes through a lot of different stages before it’s fully grown. …

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Insects Can Move With Astonishing Speed

For their size, insects can run faster, climb higher, jump farther, and fly more swiftly than most other animals. …

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The Body of an Insect is a Masterpiece

Your skeleton in on the inside of your body, but insects have theirs on the outside. …

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Take a Bug Hike

Some “bugs” are bothersome, but plenty aren’t pests at all. Set off on a quest for the best kinds of bugs—and see who you meet! …

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Ladybug Windsock

Here’s an easy-to-make windsock you can hang out to play on an extra-breezy day! …

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