"Justin Schmidt is an entomologist who studies stinging insects. Through the course of his work, he estimates that he has been stung more than 1,000 times, all in the name of science. In fact, Schmidt... continue reading
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Predominately found in South and Central America, the Leafcutter Ant is truly an amazing creature. The complexity of teamwork and organization displayed in their societies is 2nd only to human beings and... continue reading
posted by Mordhaus 7 years 11 months ago • 281 views • 8:09Two/2 Parts: 1 (embedded; 20:08): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pKSm-nXMuo 2 (32:55): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzPORGfpy_I
posted by ant 8 years 3 months ago • 61 views • 53:03My favorite insect in all the land! YouTube: The Dragonflies vision is so quick but will it detect the high speed pea?
posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 5 months ago • 119 views • 4:14"... insects aren't really that good at flying."
posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 7 months 1 week ago • 59 views • 9:24Is there somebody who can explain this?
posted by bjornenlinda 8 years 7 months 3 weeks ago • 306 views • 22 secs"The movie Ant-Man was (obviously) inspired by ants, so we thought we'd talk to a real ant expert to learn a bit more! ..." From http://www.reddit.com/r/science/comments/3hu8oe/science_ama_series_im_brian_fisher_ant_s... continue reading
posted by ant 8 years 7 months 4 weeks ago • 103 views • 7:51"Like a dumpster on a hot day, a warmer plant will smell a lot worse."
posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 8 months ago • 142 views • 4:14Watch these charismatic creatures shoot their tongues out like arrows to catch an insect, mimic leaves swaying in the wind, and display their hidden colors—and learn just how they do it. Click here... continue reading
posted by newtboy 8 years 8 months 1 week ago • 7,071 views • 3:39Be careful what you pick
posted by PlayhousePals 9 years 2 months 1 week ago • 475 views • 45 secsI knew that butterflies had scaled wings, but I didn't know how they get their colors.
posted by nock 1 decade 4 months 3 weeks ago • 255 views • 9:18YouTube Description: Mind Blowing Cocoon. This incredible design is the work of a spongilla fly (Climacia areolaris). The mind blowing structure is the insect's cocoon which is composed of an outer net... continue reading
posted by PlayhousePals 1 decade 6 months 3 weeks ago • 515 views • 1:14From http://www.yourwildlife.org/2013/09/ant-questions-answered/ from http://antfarm.yuku.com/topic/16944 ...
posted by ant 1 decade 7 months 2 weeks ago • 151 views • 2:52It's a PARTY! YT: Amazing footage of how little forest dwelling monkeys use Piper leaves (which have insect repellent properties) to protect themselves against the same unpleasant nip a mosquito would... continue reading
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