Although the word “spider” may elicit a “yuck” or an “ew” from many readers, the true nature of these oft-feared critters is not as icky as one might suppose. Arachnids provide essential services for ...

In English, animal names are often delightfully quirky–from “butterfly” to “ladybug.” In contrast, German names usually sound straightforward and orderly, just as zoologists prefer. However, something ...