Fall is the season for changing temperatures, falling leaves and the start of the holidays. It's also a time when cute, fuzzy caterpillars come out in Texas. But don't let their cuteness fool you. The ...

AUSTIN, Texas — "Don't touch the fuzzy caterpillars." That's the warning from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) after toxic caterpillars were recently spotted in the Texas Hill Country.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Springtime ushers in an influx of an infamous Florida pest. They appear to be everywhere, but be careful not ...

Strange and exotic animals have always captured the imagination of people worldwide. But when a photo of an unusual, fluffy moth began circulating online in 2009, many experts were skeptical that it ...

Caterpillars look cute, like little fuzzy toys. But an up-close look at their “fur” will reveal that many species have spines at the tips of their hairs. When an animal brushes against the caterpillar ...

HOUSTON — It’s that time of year when those fuzzy caterpillars can be seen in the area. Remember, though: they may look cute, but they pack a very painful sting. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service ...

Fuzzy and cute caterpillars are being spotted across the Texas Hill Country. However, officials are warning people about touching them as they contain an irritating toxin that can cause itching, ...

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. — Florida’s “puss caterpillars” may look like cute and fuzzy creatures you could just reach out and pet, but scientists are warning people to stay away from them, because their ...

The milkweed in my garden is doing great this year. It is taller than usual, and I can’t wait for the monarch butterflies to find it this fall, but I am concerned there may not be any left. There are ...

I was recently sitting on the back terrace enjoying one of those brilliant fall days where the sun shining through and reflecting off of the orange and yellow autumnal foliage bathes everything in ...