In the hot dunes of Southern Africa’s Namib Desert, the black beetle Onymacris plana runs fast for its tiny size. Turns out, the speed not only helps the beetles find food but also, perhaps, cool down ...
A new book uncovers the extraordinary secrets of fog-harvesting beetles in the Namib desert and other insects changing our world Erica McAlister and Adrian Washbourne Sand dunes in Namib Desert, ...
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Sprinting through scorching sand dunes is survival strategy that Namib Desert beetles follow, research suggests
If anyone wants to cool down, they will possibly follow typical suggestions, like taking a shower or resting in a cool place. However, for the Namib Desert beetle (Onymacris plana), the chosen method ...
Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: Here's a riddle for you, a man is standing in the desert. He's thirsty, parched, and surrounded by fresh water but he can't drink. Why? He's ...
The Namib Desert Beetle has a neat trick for slaking its thirst in desert conditions. The beetle’s shell is lined with small bumps that draw and condense atmospheric moisture into droplets of water, ...
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