There’s plenty to look at while getting a tattoo of a two-headed rat, like a baby rabbit in a jar, insect taxidermy and skulls under glass. If it’s ...

A well-curated collection of local grasshoppers is useful for identification and display. Insect taxonomists often identify species by comparing unknown specimens with identified museum specimens.

The butterfly is widely considered one of the most beautiful creatures by both children and adults. Luckily, insects can be preserved for study after they have died, and the butterfly is no exception.

Part of the May 2022 issue of The Highlight, our home for ambitious stories that explain our world. The butterfly’s wings are splayed at an unnatural angle, orange-and-black markings visible to full ...