Insects And Bugs - Facts for Kids

Ants have compound eyes made up of many tiny lenses that help them see movement really well!

Exploding ants in Southeast Asia can rupture their own bodies to release sticky, toxic fluid to defend their colony!

Silkworms have special glands (body parts) in their heads that produce (make) liquid silk, which hardens (gets solid) when it contacts (touches) air!

Bees are found on every continent except Antarctica, where it’s too cold for them to survive!

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Scientists have discovered over 17,500 different species of butterflies around the world!