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This wasp uses its prickly penis to escape certain deathMale mason wasps have no venom, but they can still stab predators with their genitals.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Horrifying close-up photo of an ant is the stuff of nightmaresA zoomed-in photo of an ant is giving the internet the chills.
By Jennifer Nalewicki Last updated
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Swarming bees may potentially change the weather, new study suggestsBees can electrify the air by as much as 1000 volts per meter, or more than a thunderstorm.
By Ben Turner Published
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Animal Sex: How Mosquitoes Do ItMosquito reproduction involves swarms, behavior-altering seminal fluid and tons of eggs.
By Joseph Castro Last updated
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The Truth About Red Food Dye Made from BugsOpinion If the idea of eating red food dye made from bugs grosses you out, consider that if it doesn't come from a bug, it may come from something worse.
By Luke Yoquinto Last updated
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Mosquito larvae launch their heads like tiny harpoons to nab prey, video revealsResearchers have captured the first-ever footage of mosquito larvae flinging their heads at prey in deadly hunting strikes.
By Mindy Weisberger Last updated
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Beetles Decimate Canadian ForestsHordes of mountain pine beetles are decimating British Columbian forests.
By Stéphan Reebs Last updated
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These ant queens live 500% longer than workers. Now we know why.Indian jumping ants that become queens can slow their aging.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Swarms of 'mini-shark' beach bugs are on a foot-biting rampage in CaliforniaLocal news reports suggest that unusually large swarms tiny foot-biting isopods on beaches around San Diego are leading to a greater number of toes being chomped on.
By Harry Baker Published
