Some animal fathers take their responsibilities to a new level when raising the next generation. They incubate eggs and carry ...

Male parenting is virtually unknown in insects, but one striking exception is the giant water bug. The male becomes ... him until she is ready to lay her eggs. She will cement as many as 150 ...

So, he'll fast for over two months, while the eggs develop. Believe it or not, the male giant water bug takes on an even heavier load. Females lay up to 100 eggs on the male's back. He'll carry ...

One common type of water bug is the giant water bug—and this insect is hard to miss. “Capable of reaching four inches in length, giant water bugs are one of several bugs that live in water ...

Egg-carrying takes a literal turn with giant water bugs. After mating, females attach dozens of eggs to the male’s back. He keeps the eggs moist for the next couple of weeks and fans them with ...