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9 ruthless insect assassins – including one that chops the heads of its victims before removing their limbs

From venomous ants to zombie wasps, these insect predators deploy some of the grisliest hunting strategies in the natural ...
Natural History Museum

Coevolution explained with six examples

Diffuse coevolution is also known as multi-species or guild coevolution. It occurs when several species collectively influence one another. An example is pollination systems in which plants interact ...
Science Daily

These bats deter predators by buzzing like hornets

In Batesian mimicry, a harmless species imitates a more dangerous one in an evolutionary 'ruse' that affords the mimic protection from would-be predators. Now, researchers have discovered the first ...
The New York Times

These Bats Buzz Like Hornets to Scare Off Predators

Scientists say they have discovered the first case of mammals mimicking insects to defend themselves from being eaten. By Sam Jones To scare off potential predators, some animals display the traits of ...
Business Insider

Insects use stinky secretions to deter predators. Scientists converted those smells into sounds that humans hate — take a listen.

When some insects are scared or threatened by predators, they secrete smelly compounds. Scientists converted the secretions into sounds, creating an eerie melody that's unpleasant to humans. See more ...