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It’s clear: the glass frog’s transparent belly has a special advantage
Imagine you are a small frog, only one or two centimeters long, sitting on a leaf high up in the canopy of Ecuador's tropical rainforest. This is one of the most biodiverse places in the world with thousands of species living around you, many of... click to read more
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Reading time 3.5 min
published on Jan 20, 2021
The caterpillars who see through their skin to better blend in
If you think life is hard, try being an insect. In a world where everything is out to eat or kill you, merely staying alive is a challenging task. Therefore, it's no surprise that insects have evolved several different ways to avoid being eaten by... click to read more
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Reading time 3.5 min
published on Feb 20, 2020
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