Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. That furry-looking caterpillar in your yard that you just want to stroke? Don't do that. Really don't do that. It might be one of ...

Most of the time, when we encounter a caterpillar, we aren’t on high alert. After all, these seemingly harmless creatures will one day develop into beautiful butterflies or moths. What’s there to fear ...

Caterpillars are the larval stage of butterflies and moths. Most feed on plant material and are known for their voracious appetites. On the whole, they are perfectly harmless to humans, although they ...

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 ...

The caterpillar is called a puss because its hairs resemble the fur of a cat. “The creep factor is huge in this story because it’s just such a bizarre-looking thing,” Gaston said. Many people have ...