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Do bees have knees?
By JoAnna Wendel published
Bees do have a femur and a tibia, but do they have a kneecap like ours?

This wasp uses its prickly penis to escape certain death
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Male mason wasps have no venom, but they can still stab predators with their genitals.

Horrifying close-up photo of an ant is the stuff of nightmares
By Jennifer Nalewicki last updated
A zoomed-in photo of an ant is giving the internet the chills.

Swarming bees may potentially change the weather, new study suggests
By Ben Turner published
Bees can electrify the air by as much as 1000 volts per meter, or more than a thunderstorm.

Animal Sex: How Mosquitoes Do It
By Joseph Castro last updated
Mosquito reproduction involves swarms, behavior-altering seminal fluid and tons of eggs.

The Truth About Red Food Dye Made from Bugs
By Luke Yoquinto last updated
If the idea of eating red food dye made from bugs grosses you out, consider that if it doesn't come from a bug, it may come from something worse.

Mosquito larvae launch their heads like tiny harpoons to nab prey, video reveals
By Mindy Weisberger last updated
Researchers have captured the first-ever footage of mosquito larvae flinging their heads at prey in deadly hunting strikes.

Beetles Decimate Canadian Forests
By Stéphan Reebs last updated
Hordes of mountain pine beetles are decimating British Columbian forests.
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