A hungry Green-Bellied Huntsman Spider is hungry, and waiting for a kill. But a pack of tiny Jumping Jack Ants have a paralyzing sting that allows them to take on this deadly spider.
In the bug world, if you are going to live in a hostile environment, you better be made of some tough stuff. None come tougher than the Desert Scorpion!
On the rocky desert floor, two menacing night-fighters go head to head. Size, speed and tactics will matter - and both have the skills to finish each other off. Watch to see who will win the battle between these two deadly bugs!
Assassin Bugs are equipped with a deadly rostrum that can inject paralyzing venom into prey, while simultaneously dissolving its victim from the inside!
In the early morning hours, a Rhinoceros Beetle inadvertently wanders into a colony of carnivorous ants. Will the beetle's impenetrable armor protect it from the ants' onslaught?
The battle stage is set when two bugs meet face to face: bulbous eyes, dripping fangs, lightning reflexes and toxic stingers. Only one insect will survive this epic war for survival. Check out this death match mashup!
A bug's life isn't always fun and games, especially when you've got to work hard for your next meal. In this mashup clip, critters from across the insect kingdom do what it takes to keep food on the table.
The Ogre-Faced spider not only has incredible night vision due to its unique eye structure, but also spins an intricate, expandable web that can be thrown over its prey like a gladiator.
After capturing a Trinidad Chevron Tarantula, this scientist searches for a golden orb spider. These spiders produce a strong silk, making them a good candidate for research.
Ken and Mike talk about the hazards of working in a business where 95 percent of the "goods" are venomous, and why handling scorpions is best left to professionals.
The dune ant is a fierce survivor, milking scale insects for honeydew and often fighting to the death to defend turf from rival colonies. However, turn about is fair play in the desert and the Buckspoor spider has a deadly trap waiting for the d ...
On Animal Planet's "Buggin' with Ruud," learn how weaver ants construct nests in trees, by using silk from larvae to glue leaves together. These ants are not capable of stinging but they are able to spray a corrosive acid.
How do scavenger ants tolerate the Namibian desert heat? On this clip from "Buggin' with Ruud", watch as their long legs help them dash from one cool spot to another. Tune in to Animal Planet to learn more about these remarkable insects.