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| Eleodes spThese large beetles are often called stink beetles ñ and for good reason. Whenever one of these insects feels threatened, it lowers its head, elevates its rear end, and emits a foul-smelling, oily, black fluid from glands near the tip of its abdomen. This pungent brew keeps most potential predators away, including birds, reptiles and amphibians. However, the grasshopper mouse is not so easily deterred. It simply grabs the beetle with its paws, forces the tip of its abdomen into the ground, and bites off the tastier head and thorax, stopping just short of the offensive glands. |
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| PHOTOGRAPHER: Johnny Wong | CAMERA: Canon EOS-1D Mark II | DATE: 4/11/06 12:03 PM | ISO SETTING: 200 | EXPOSURE TIME: 1/640s | APERTURE: 6.3 | FOCAL LENGTH: 105.0mm |
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