Meet the predator that prefers its meals delivered on frozen volcanoes

Science · Published 12 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: High atop the frozen mini volcanoes of Maunakea, Hawai'i, a unique scavenger-predator thrives in an extreme environment by utilizing a specialized ecological strategy.

The video explores the ecology and evolution of the Wekiu bug. Found on the frozen volcanic landscapes of Maunakea, this insect functions as both a scavenger and a predator, specifically adapted to its high-altitude habitat.

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