An insect that harvests and modifies plant resin to snare its prey adds to a growing body of evidence that suggests we may be underestimating the cunning of invertebrate animals. The assassin bug ...

The ability to use tools is not widespread in the animal world. It has previously been associated with mammals and birds. However, we are learning that some insects are also adept at tool use. One ...

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This video examines what happens when an assassin bug bites a human. Assassin bugs inject enzyme-rich saliva designed to liquefy tissue, causing intense pain, inflammation, and potential complications ...