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

Imagine sprinting barefoot across a searing hot parking lot in midsummer. The ground blazes. The light dazzles and blinds ...

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 ...

Ants are among the most successful animals on Earth, dominating ecosystems with overwhelming numbers and coordination. Yet in South America, one predator can dismantle an entire colony in minutes - ...

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

Ant colonies are well-defended fortresses. The social insects quickly sniff out most intruders and kill them to protect their young in the nest. But many other species—from beetles to butterflies and ...

You've likely not heard of the term myrmecophily. Literally meaning ant love, it refers to ants' bonds with other organisms.