During the age of dinosaurs, small predators with unexpectedly advanced eyes hunted in the darkness roughly 100 million years ago. The tiny creatures in question were lacewing larvae. Although ...

This occurred among the larvae of distant relatives of antlions—that is to say, lacewings. An expert in fossil insect larvae, Haug made this discovery together with her research team.

Long before smartphones and televisions dictated pastimes, children found entertainment in nature’s small wonders. One of the most fascinating sights was the cryptic doodles — seemingly aimless ...

Editor's note: This is part of a series of videos offering an up-close perspective on the animal kingdom. A special 360-degree video camera system was set up in zoos and other facilities to show ...