In a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers have discovered a remarkable example of tool use in the insect world. The assassin bug (Pahabengkakia piliceps ...

This involves using its long, S-shaped neck to push its head forward while rapidly clapping its beak, creating sheet-like vortices—von Kármán vortices—that trap prey. This suite of active ...

Meanwhile, their beak is chattering underwater to create vortices that funnel prey into their mouths. Flamingos standing serenely in a shallow alkaline lake with heads submerged may seem to be ...

These iconic birds are actually engineering geniuses, using their distinctive L-shaped beaks, flexible necks, and strange stomping behaviors to create underwater tornado-like vortices that trap their ...

An insect that harvests and modifies plant resin to snare its prey adds to a growing body of evidence that suggests we may be underestimating the cunning of invertebrate animals. The assassin bug ...

Additionally, the RRC offers technical assistance, support, and training to students and researchers. The Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, located only about an hour ...