Assassin bugs are predators designed for fast, brutal kills, and their feeding method is one of the most disturbing in nature. Instead of chewing, they inject powerful enzymes that break a victim’s ...

The ability to use tools is not widespread in the animal world. It has previously been associated with mammals and birds. However, we are learning that some insects are also adept at tool use. One ...

Find out what it’s like to be bitten by an assassin bug, how it affects the body, and what steps to take for proper care.

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. The assassin bug's deadly proboscis is both sword and siphon. It uses its sharp nose to pierce and inject toxins into its victims, and then to ...

In the evergreen forests of Vietnam, researchers scoured the dense vegetation in search of “assassins.” While these killers pose no threat to people beyond a possible bite if provoked, they are ...