Venus flytraps nab their insect prey by snapping shut in response to pressure from little bug feet. Now, researchers have discovered the chemicals that protect the carnivorous plant from false alarms.

In this video, I hatched 1,000 flies and placed them in a container with 50 Venus flytrap plants. Will the large number of flies trick the Venus flytraps into closing, or will the flies simply die?

In this video, a Venus flytrap is tested against a black widow spider to determine the outcome of their encounter. The video also showcases tests involving Venus flytraps and various prey, including f ...