Male locusts have long been observed shielding mates from other males. Researchers say this behavior may also protect the females from desert temperatures. Male locusts have long been observed shielding mates from other males. Researchers say this behavior may also protect the females from desert temperatures. Grasshoppers, Sahara Desert, Temperature, Animal Behavior, Research, Ecology (Journal), Agriculture and Farming, your-feed-animals, your-feed-science NYT > Science