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These beetles are entirely dependent on ants for survival. Here's why that's not an evolutionary death sentence

Ant colonies are well-defended fortresses. The social insects quickly sniff out most intruders and kill them to protect their ...
AZ Animals on MSN

Ash tree apocalypse: The beetle killing our urban forests

Quick Take The emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) was first identified as an invasive species in the US in 2002. It is ...
WDIO

In Otter News: Blue death feigning beetles

Kelli Carroll, a zookeeper at the Lake Superior Zoo, introduces The Lift to the zoo’s blue death feigning beetles, describing them as fun and full of surprises. Carroll explained that while these ...
House Digest on MSN

Bark Beetles: What Are They And How You Can Protect Your Tree

If you spot tiny holes and piles of sawdust on your tree, bark beetles could be the culprit. Unfortunately, the solution ...