Bombardier Beetles Squirt Boiling Anal Chemicals to Make Frogs Vomit | National Geographic

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Bombardier beetles are often unlucky snacks for frogs, but they have a tricky defense mechanism even after being eaten—make the frogs throw them back up. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe #NationalGeographic #Beetles #Frogs About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBNatGeo Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoInsta When threatened, the beetles shoot out a boiling mix of chemicals with incredible force. In one study, 43% of beetles survived being eaten and regurgitated by the frogs. Read more in "See the Amazing Way a Beetle Survives Being Eaten" https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2018/01/beetle-survives-toad-vomit-animals Bombardier Beetles Squirt Boiling Anal Chemicals to Make Frogs Vomit | National Geographic https://youtu.be/WKEu90Zsh4A National Geographic https://www.youtube.com/natgeo