Horned treehoppers have the horned helmets to help "the treehoppers avoid predation through camouflage or intimidation," according to Nature Journal. 2. How many legs does a monkey slug caterpillar ...
Stick insects make a certain amount of sense, evolutionarily speaking. They look like sticks, or twigs, or leaves; thus camouflaged, they presumably have a better chance of avoiding predators, ...
Australia is known for its extraordinary wildlife, from giant snakes to enormous spiders. Now, researchers have discovered a new contender for the country’s most remarkable creature, a massive stick ...