147: Assassin Bugs w/ Ilan Domnich!
Just the Zoo of Us
English - June 09, 2022 16:35 - 1 hour - 82.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsNatural Sciences Science science animals zoology wildlife science wildlife nature science communication Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Join Ellen & special guest, entomologist Ilan Domnich, for a review of a fascinating family of bugs that are always one slow, methodical step ahead of the competition: assassin bugs! We discuss why their bite packs such a powerful punch, how they’re able to outsmart both predators and prey with downright machiavellian tactics like corpse armor and spawncamping and trap-setting, and what wonders you’ll find when you take a minute to stoop down and appreciate the intricacies of insects. This episode is quite long, but trust the process because this episode is PACKED with mind-blowing revelations about the cutthroat world of bugs.
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