Why do bugs drown when they float on water?

Bugs generally don't float. But they are small and surface tension of the water can keep them on top, appearing to float. If they break the surface tension, they get wet and sink. Get a glass of water. read more

But they are small and surface tension of the water can keep them on top, appearing to float. If they break the surface tension, they get wet and sink. Get a glass of water. When the surface is very still, carefully lay a small needle on the surface without letting any part of the needle penetrate the surface. read more

Babies drown when they are in tubs with a couple of inches of water, or when they fall head first into buckets. People can drown if they pass out in a puddle. It takes surprisingly little water to drown. read more