For decades scientists assumed these insects looked so much like orchids as a form of camouflage. But they were wrong. They look this way because they're deceptive predators.

Dracula simia, also known as the monkey orchid, is a rare flower that astonishingly resembles a monkey’s face. Found in cloud ...

People had the chance to participate in a silent auction, enjoy an orchid viewing and, of course, interact with some animals.

"Most of the species are plants," said Jesse Leddick, assistant director of Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program in ...

Some people -- and animals -- will go to any lengths to attract ... The pseudo-copulation strategy of the orchid enables it to spread its genes widely. The mimicry is near-perfect.

The Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection has over 8,000 specimens from all over the world. It is an invaluable resource for educational programs, exhibitions, and scientific research. Explore a ...

Feb. 6, 2024 – In 2025, the Toledo Zoo proudly marks its 125th anniversary, celebrating a legacy of conservation, education, ...

ORCHID: To Hollywood prop master and Warren native John Zabrucky for returning to the Mahoning Valley last week to take part in the ...

The Bella Vista Computer Club (BVCC) will meet at 3 p.m. Feb. 10 in the BVCC Training Center on the lower level of the ...

Orchid Society of the Ozarks will meet at 1: ... 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 1 and noon to 4 p.m. March 2 at the Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Center located at 1335 W. Knapp Drive in Fayetteville.