Caught but not eaten: Smaller insects more likely to escape catfish mouths

A Kobe University study shows that small aquatic beetles survive catfish attacks by resisting ingestion inside the catfish's mouth and being spat out alive. This research contributes to a deeper ...
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 ...
Phys.org

While you sleep, these insects are working hard on the night shift to keep our environment healthy

As night falls over Australia's forests, grasslands and backyards, the hidden world of nocturnal insects stirs to life. In many ecosystems, overall insect activity actually peaks at night, especially ...
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 ...