Bombardier beetles have the infamous ability to synthesize and release rapid bursts of stinky, burning-hot liquid from their rear ends. These noxious emissions can kill other insects, or startle ...

The bombardier beetle forced its devourer to vomit it out by releasing explosive, toxic chemicals. Experts from the Women’s Brain Foundation and bit.bio will explore the importance of sex-specific in ...

Japanese researchers filmed a bombardier beetle being eaten by a toad—and then watched in amazement as it escaped over an hour later by releasing explosions of benzoquinone in the toad’s stomach. “The ...

“You'll also meet some of the world's weirdest real-life bugs, like the Bombardier Beetle who sprays boiling hot acid out of his behind and the Malaysian Carpenter Ant who can spontaneously ...

The odor is often rancid and cheesy but also irritating like acetone. Certain species known as ‘bombardier beetles can expel ...