You see a colorful beetle on the forest floor, running, then stopping, then running again, as it chases down a small ant. You might be watching a tiger beetle on the hunt. There are 2760 known species of tiger beetle, and each beetle lives a fast-paced life of avoiding predators while chasing down prey. Observe this tiger beetle for a few minutes to learn about tiger beetle habitat, vision, and camouflage.
You see a colorful beetle on the forest floor, running, then stopping, then running again, as it chases down a small ant. What is this insect, and what can you learn from watching it?
To learn more about tiger beetles, visit our story Tough, Tiny Tiger Beetles.
