Deathly Beautiful
This picturesque battle between a blue dragon sea slug and a Portuguese man o’ war is a matter of life or death—for both parties.
Defense
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Mighty Mom
One of the most attentive of all insect parents, this tiny treehopper fiercely defends her offspring until they're fully grown, using her thorn-shaped headdress as both shield and intimidation tool.
Double Fisted
Grabbing ahold with both claws, a crab defends itself—and steers the course of another species’ evolution.
Lens of Time: When Plants Fight Back
Under cover of subtlety and slow-motion, plants not only perceive the organisms around them, they respond—and in some cases, prepare for battle.
Venomous Weaponry
Nature’s arsenal contains thousands of venomous creatures and a diverse array of armaments that are as brilliant, varied, and surprising as the creatures that wield them.
Mighty Mom
One of the most attentive of all insect parents, this tiny treehopper fiercely defends her offspring until they're fully grown, using her thorn-shaped headdress as both shield and intimidation tool.
Double Fisted
Grabbing ahold with both claws, a crab defends itself—and steers the course of another species’ evolution.
Lens of Time: When Plants Fight Back
Under cover of subtlety and slow-motion, plants not only perceive the organisms around them, they respond—and in some cases, prepare for battle.
Venomous Weaponry
Nature’s arsenal contains thousands of venomous creatures and a diverse array of armaments that are as brilliant, varied, and surprising as the creatures that wield them.