Have you ever seen a weevil up close before? These tiny insects are famous for their ability to drill holes. A weevil ...

Just as when we humans reach for objects, the hummingbird hawk moth uses its visual sense to place its long proboscis precisely on a flower to search for nectar, according to biologists.

That milky goo is actually the worm’s hunting gear: a very rare branching proboscis that this aggressive predator shoots out from a specialized port to net prey, including mollusks, snails ...

When it comes to the animal kingdom, bigger is better, at least for proboscis monkeys, famously known for their long, large and droopy noses. The researchers examined the bony nasal cavity inside ...

It might not hold for humans, but for Borneo’s endangered proboscis monkeys, it’s a way of life: (nose) size matters. Among the primates, the males that most resemble Cyrano de Bergerac have ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. With their long, bulbous, and droopy noses, male proboscis monkeys ...

With their comically oversized noses, potbellied frames, and flamboyant leaps from tree to tree, proboscis monkeys capture both laughter and awe. But beneath their clownish charm lies a somber ...

But another has to do with the shape and action of their mouthparts. The point of a mosquito’s proboscis is serrated and softer at its tip. The insect stretches the skin of its prey before ...

It's safe to say that proboscis monkeys are some of the strangest looking creatures in the animal kingdom. While female monkeys have pointy noses, the males have large, rather phallic noses ...

“The nose, that’s what makes it all weird and unusual. I just don’t understand the Proboscis monkey!” says an exasperated Silvery, noticing that Pongo is paying more attention to the wild ...