For centuries, researchers have thought that butterflies with eye-like patterns on their wings mimic the menacing gaze of predators in order to scare away insect-eaters. However, this idea has been ...

In an incredible shot, a photographer has captured the moment when a butterfly landed on a barn owl’s head. Rob Bates, a 34-year-old tattoo artist, was taking part in a bird of prey photography ...

The Owl butterfly (Caligo idomeneus) is a large tropical butterfly characterized by eye-spots which are meant to startle or confuse predators, providing an opportunity for escape. Unlike most other ...

Rob Bates, 34, took the photo of the bird of prey when it landed on a hay bail just 20 feet away. He noticed a butterfly flapping around the owl's head - and waited patiently for the perfect shot, in ...

Big spots on butterfly wings actually can mimic the eyes of predators, a new study finds, reviving a partly discredited textbook truth with fresh evidence. In lab tests, images of butterflies with big ...

It was morning at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and there was a rumble in the Butterfly Jungle. The Common Blue Morphos were swarming through the humid air, the Grecian Shoemakers were feasting on ...

An online auction for naming rights to a new owl butterfly species brought a winning bid of $40,800, with proceeds benefiting continued research on Mexican butterflies. An online auction for naming ...

The distinctive patterns on butterfly wings really do help protect the insects by mimicking the eyes of predators. While scientists have long suspected the role played by eye-spots found on the wings ...

From butterflies in Saugerties, to cats in Catskill, and owls in Coxsackie, Catskills towns have embraced fauna-themed street art. Each year, different municipalities invite artists to paint and ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- An online auction for naming rights to a new owl butterfly species discovered at the University of Florida brought a winning bid of $40,800, with proceeds benefiting continued ...