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It is estimated that 25 percent of our population is intensely afraid of insects and spiders, with even more people falling somewhere along the spooked spectrum. There are thousands of insects, but only 1-3 percent of those are harmful to humans. So why are people so afraid of them?

There is a fear associated with tarantulas, all spiders really, that is generally unwarranted. What are we afraid of? That they will bite us, and their spider venom will cause our demise?

Before you enter our butterfly conservatory, you will see dozens of butterflies framed on the walls. Butterfly pinning can be a beautiful way to preserve and honor these graceful insects. If you would like to frame your own butterfly, here is a step-by-step guide.

The Trading Posts in the Museum of Natural Curiosity and the Butterfly Biosphere let guest explorers trade in cool finds and insect pictures for points!

On July 21, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) added the Migratory Monarch Butterfly to its Red List of threatened species, classifying it as endangered.

Butterflies are often known for their unique shape and colors, but do you know what makes their wings look the way they do?

This past month, Thanksgiving Point employees volunteered at the Thompson Century Farm and helped with a few tasks to make their famous firefly tours more accessible to their guests.

They may have owl eyes, but they're actually butterflies!