An assortment of insect-based treats for cats and dogs. Insect-based foods may be a good choice for pets with sensitivities or allergies to other common proteins. (SONNY FIGUEROA / THE NEW YORK TIMES) ...

Nestle is putting something new on the menu for your four-legged friend. The Swiss giant is to start making pet food from insects. Set to launch this month, the Purina Beyond Nature’s Protein range ...

For their first attempt at making food from insects, Sean Warner and Patrick Pittaluga started with a bug burger. Their patty, which combined black beans with black soldier fly larvae, was cooked up ...

TOKYO — The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and playful puppies, is the humble bug. The bug has been a key part of Japanese culture from the Heian era classic “The Tale of Genji” to ...

Children are fascinated by insects, but many of us eventually grow out of wanting to catch a firefly and keep it in a jar. For the people who never lose that urge, however, it can lead in directions ...

Beetles are fascinating creatures, and some people even keep them as pets. However, don’t rush out to the garden and just stick some beetles in a jar! If you’re going to keep pet beetles, you need to ...

The show is full of amazing animals from swimming cows to a soccer-playing turtle named Mbappé, but the most surprising stars of the episode are much smaller and have a lot more legs. Adam and Demi ...

Cats and dogs are popular pets, but many people are turning to more exotic species when it’s time to adopt. Since exotic pets generally require more maintenance, it’s important to do your research ...

In an ideal world, Watson would have approached the treats cautiously, with a careful sniff and tentative lick. But, being a dog — with a voracious appetite and no discernible appreciation for ...

Children are fascinated by insects, but many of us eventually grow out of wanting to catch a firefly and keep it in a jar. For the people who never lose that urge, though, it can lead in directions ...