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January 23, 2017

The Achingly Cute Fish With a Suction Cup on Its Belly

The Achingly Cute Fish With a Suction Cup on Its Belly

What oh what will a nearly spherical fish do to avoid being swept away? Suction itself to the seafloor, that's what. The post The Achingly Cute Fish With a Suction Cup on Its Belly appeared first on WIRED.

January 9, 2017

Fiddler Crabs Use Their Giant Claw For the Two F’s: Fightin’ And Flirtin’

Fiddler Crabs Use Their Giant Claw For the Two F’s: Fightin’ And Flirtin’

One of fiddler crab's claws comes way, way bigger than the other—totally naturally. So it can fight and flirt, of course. The post Fiddler Crabs Use Their Giant Claw For the Two F's: Fightin' And Flirtin' appeared first on WIRED.

January 29, 2016

Absurd Creature of the Week: This Toad Isn’t Eating a Bug. The Bug Is Eating It

Absurd Creature of the Week: This Toad Isn’t Eating a Bug. The Bug Is Eating It

In the case of the Epomis beetle, prey becomes predator.

The post Absurd Creature of the Week: This Toad Isn’t Eating a Bug. The Bug Is Eating It appeared first on WIRED.