There are some pretty crazy ways that animals and insects defend themselves. And some insects prioritize the health of the ...

What is myrmecophily? It represents an important interaction in nature. The word can be split into two parts: myrmex and philia. These are the Greek words for ant (myrmex) and love (philia), ...

How does regurgitation protect locusts? Experts have long observed that locusts regurgitate when attacked by predators such as ants, mantises, or birds. This behavior increases survival rates by ...

As if the forest floors of Central America and the Caribbean weren't terrifying enough, what with poisonous snakes and foot-long centipedes, Jack Longino, a biologist at the... As if the forest floors ...

This video examines the bullet ant, widely regarded as having the most painful insect sting in the world. Its venom triggers ...

And then there’s Sceptobius lativentris. Parker’s research revealed that the adult beetles turn off their ability to produce ...