On Safari with Nala - Armoured Ground Cricket

The video discusses the armored ground cricket, also known as the armored bush cricket or corn cricket. These crickets are omnivores, consuming plants, insects, and even baby birds. They face predators like birds, baboons, spiders, lizards, and mongoose. Despite being flightless, they have strong defense mechanisms, including spiny armor, strong jaws, and the ability to stridulate loudly. When threatened, they can squirt a foul-smelling, bitter fluid and even vomit to deter predators. Additionally, they exhibit cannibalistic behavior when in need of protein or salt.

What is stridulation and how does it help armored ground crickets?

What unusual behavior do armored ground crickets exhibit when threatened?