Beetles are at the heart of many ways we take inspiration from nature. Here are some examples. The fogstand beetle lives in the Namib Desert, where the average rainfall is 14mm a year and survives ...

Bombardier beetles have the infamous ability to synthesize and release rapid bursts of stinky, burning-hot liquid from their rear ends. These noxious emissions can kill other insects, or startle ...

Remember to avoid driving over elephant dung to ensure you don’t squash any beetles! Dung beetles have dark, round bodies, six legs and long flying wings folded under hard, protective covers.