Hornets

‘Murder hornets’ wiped out in North America in rare victory

Animals

‘Murder hornets’ wiped out in North America in rare victory

‘Murder hornets’ wiped out in North America in rare victory

Why murder hornets are getting a new name

Animals

Why murder hornets are getting a new name

Why murder hornets are getting a new name

The untold story of America’s first murder hornet nest

Animals

The untold story of America’s first murder hornet nest

The untold story of America’s first murder hornet nest

Cicada killer wasps have arrived. But don't fear.

Animals

Cicada killer wasps have arrived. But don't fear.

Cicada killer wasps have arrived. But don't fear.

The 10 most popular Nat Geo stories of 2020

The 10 most popular Nat Geo stories of 2020

The 10 most popular Nat Geo stories of 2020

Honeybees found using tools, in a first—to repel giant hornets

Animals

Honeybees found using tools, in a first—to repel giant hornets

Honeybees found using tools, in a first—to repel giant hornets

First 'murder hornet' nest found in U.S., a key step in preventing spread

Animals

First 'murder hornet' nest found in U.S., a key step in preventing spread

First 'murder hornet' nest found in U.S., a key step in preventing spread

'Murder hornet' mania highlights dangers of fearing insects and spiders

Animals

'Murder hornet' mania highlights dangers of fearing insects and spiders

'Murder hornet' mania highlights dangers of fearing insects and spiders

Another ‘murder hornet’ found in Washington State—here’s what that means.

Animals

Another ‘murder hornet’ found in Washington State—here’s what that means.

Another ‘murder hornet’ found in Washington State—here’s what that means.

Why are ‘murder hornet’ stings so intense?

Animals

Why are ‘murder hornet’ stings so intense?

Why are ‘murder hornet’ stings so intense?

'Murder hornets' have arrived in the U.S.—here's what you should know

Animals

'Murder hornets' have arrived in the U.S.—here's what you should know

'Murder hornets' have arrived in the U.S.—here's what you should know

Photos from inside a tree reveal intimate lives of wild honeybees

Magazine

Photos from inside a tree reveal intimate lives of wild honeybees

Photos from inside a tree reveal intimate lives of wild honeybees

This 'Granddaddy of Hornet's Nests Is Terrifying, But Not All Bad

This 'Granddaddy of Hornet's Nests Is Terrifying, But Not All Bad

This 'Granddaddy of Hornet's Nests Is Terrifying, But Not All Bad

Ask Your Weird Animal Questions: What’s a Pink Fairy Armadillo?

Weird Animal Question of the Week

Ask Your Weird Animal Questions: What’s a Pink Fairy Armadillo?

Ask Your Weird Animal Questions: What’s a Pink Fairy Armadillo?

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