As night falls over Australia's forests, grasslands and backyards, the hidden world of nocturnal insects stirs to life. In many ecosystems, overall insect activity actually peaks at night, especially ...

If you’ve ever noticed the buzz, chirps and rustles intensifying around your campsite at dusk, you’re onto something. But the real story behind insect activity is more nuanced than you might think.

This young bushbaby learned from his mother where to find an important winter food: acacia gum. A large and reliable source can be found half a mile away, but he must navigate through the dense forest ...

MUNCIE, Ind. – Twilight is over. The last warm hues of sunset have given way to the inky blue and violet of nighttime. We may be abed, our eyes closed, and on our way to dreamland. But nature has a ...

Let’s turn off those lights! I’m sure most of you favor the habit of turning off lights at night, but that’s usually to save electricity and ensure it’s dark enough to sleep. Many keep outdoor lights ...

Tanya Latty co-founded and volunteers for conservation organisation Invertebrates Australia, is former president of the Australasian Society for the Study of Animal Behaviour and is on the Education ...