The beetle that ‘shouldn’t exist’ turns out to be a case study in how complex traits actually evolve. Here’s how it came to ...

The bombardier beetle is famous for having an unusual defence mechanism, which can be referred to as squirting acid from the ...

Evidence proves the bombardier beetle survives up to 2 hours inside a toad’s stomach. Some insects sting, some bite, and some spray acid bombs out of their nether regions. It’s a perfectly tactical ...

Bombardier beetles defend themselves by spraying boiling, toxic chemicals up to 212°F at predators. They can survive being eaten and force predators like toads to spit them out. Their explosive spray ...

There are around 400,000 species of beetles on Earth, and they are a food source for countless animals. They have had to develop strategies to protect themselves from would-be predators, and one of ...

Some insects sting, some bite, and some spray acid bombs out of their nether regions. It’s a perfectly tactical defense, and highly effective for the bombardier beetle. From a predator’s perspective, ...

The unfortunate frog or toad that accidentally mistakes a bombardier beetle for a tasty snack will find itself sorry. This unique beetle has the remarkable ability to spew a boiling-hot acid at its ...