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This snake knows how toxic it is and fights only when armed

This snake knows how toxic it is and fights only when armed

5 October 2017

Tiger keelback snakes get toxins from their food and always know how much poison they’re carrying – if they don’t have much, they opt for flight instead of fighting
‘Highwaymen’ beetles rob ants of the food in their stomachs

‘Highwaymen’ beetles rob ants of the food in their stomachs

2 September 2017

As jet ant workers carry honeydew back to their nests, beetles approach them and trick them into vomiting up the precious food

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