Most research on the anti-predator behaviour of vertebrate prey has focused on their responses to vertebrate predators. Nonetheless, invertebrates are abundant predators in terrestrial ecosystems, and ...

Did you know that there are over 3,000 different species of centipedes, and scientists believe that there could be 5,000+ species yet to be discovered? These introverted arthropods aren’t often seen ...

In late June and early July 2024, a video went viral on social media, allegedly showing a giant centipede in Australia. "Australia: Giant 'centipede' spotted ... Isn't it too big?" one X post with ...

Phillip Island centipedes can reach nearly 25 centimetres long, and have an appetite to match their size: those living on their namesake island together kill and eat as many as 3,700 seabird chicks ...

Knocking out an animal 15 times your size — no problem. A newly identified toxin in the venom of a tropical centipede helps the arthropod to overpower giant prey in about 30 seconds. Insight into how ...