The surprising escapes from near-death situations of beetles and other small animals illustrate how both prey and predators ...

Nicknamed “aphid wolves,” lacewings are beneficial insects with a voracious appetite for common pests. These generalist predators consume various prey in their larval and adult stages. Surprisingly, ...

Antlion larvae may not look like much, but they are easily some of the best engineers in the animal kingdom. This insect’s ...

The catfish Silurus asotus was fed eight aquatic beetle species of varying body sizes of the families Gyrinidae, Dytiscidae and Hydrophilidae, including Regimbartia attenuata, to examine their escape ...

Insects are among nature’s most skilled masters of disguise, using camouflage to survive in a world full of predators and prey. From blending into twigs and leaves to mimicking flowers or even other ...

Prey animals can use their colors to hide from predators or dissuade them from attacking. But local conditions determine which option works best. A global study comparing defensive coloration in ...

Predators and the environment determine why some animals use camouflage to avoid being eaten, while others use bright colours to warn them off, new research reveals. Published today in the journal ...

A hidden camera captures a shocking moment beneath the surface — a water-dwelling insect gripping its prey with precision and ...

In Florida’s wetlands, the carnivorous pitcher plant is blurring the lines between predator and ally. Home to entire unique ecosystems, there are more to these ancient organisms than many realize. So ...