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Hide, ambush, kill, eat: The giant water bug Lethocerus patruelis kills a fish

The giant water bug Lethocerus patruelis is the largest European true bug and the largest European water insect. The adult bugs reach an impressive 8 cm in length, and the largest representatives of the same [...]

DIY Bug Science: How To

Shutter bugs snapping high-quality photos of insects can act as citizen scientists when they upload their pics to photo sharing websites.

33 Bizarre New Ant Species Discovered

The nearly blind ants live in leaf litter and rotten logs in rainforests in Central America and the Caribbean.

Animals With Mad Skillz: Photos

In terms of physiology, there's nothing particularly striking about humans, unlike all of these animal freak shows.

Spiders Have Personality Too

Does the spider on your wall seem particularly friendly or grouchy? You might not be imagining its personality.

Female friendships boost bird mating

Male zebra finches that failed to socialize with females during adolescence were less successful at courting, scientists say.

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'Busy' tanks bring out best in fish

Captive-bred fish will do better when released into the wild if they are reared in an interesting environment, a study says.