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Some of the world's best preserved fossils are found in the flat-topped ridges of southwestern Wyoming's cold sagebrush desert. Fossilized fishes, insects, plants, reptiles, birds, and mammals are exceptional for their abundance, variety, and detail of preservation. Most remarkable is the story they tell of ancient life in a sub-tropical landscape.
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Details the relationship between bees and flowers. Discusses the importance of pollination. Explains the bee's life stages and anatomical features. Looks at the advanced communication and social skills of bees. Covers the social structure of bees and discusses the difference in job duties between males and females. Describes how bees make honey.
Conservation efforts benefit everyone, and this episode explores the various efforts to protect the monarch butterfly. Today, the governments of Canada, Mexico, and the United States maintain a common political project in favor of the conservation of these insects. Part of the "Bios: Nature and Society" series.
Talks about ant anatomy. Explains that not all species look alike, but they all share the same basic characteristic of having three functional body segments: head, thorax, abdomen. Describes body parts and functions of each segment. Discusses how various species of ants from Africa, South America, and Australia have adapted to their surroundings over time.
Host Emily Graslie continues her work with the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation. They have collected many insect specimens, which they take back to the lab and begin the process of identifying and cataloging. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
For centuries, silkworms have been breed to produce strong, fashionable silk threads. Today, the silk industry has joined forces with the biotechnology industry. Researchers are creating genetically modified worms which a produce a protein that aids in clotting blood. Researchers are looking to maybe one day use the protein in medical procedures.
Something is growing inside of fruit flies. At dusk, a fly points its wings straight up and dies in a gruesome pose so that a fungus can ooze out and fire hundreds of reproductive spores. At Harvard, Carolyn Elya is trying to understand how this fungus takes over the fly's brain. Part of the "Deep Look" series.
Is it possible to keep pests out of the environment without using pesticides and herbicides? In this episode, Joel and crew learn how environmentally friendly ways to protect yards and gardens from pests. Part of the Curiosity Quest Series.
Rick West loves tarantulas and is a world expert on this large, hairy spider. His knowledge of tarantulas combines with closeup photography to provide insight into their habitats, physical characteristics, enemies, and mating habits. Contrary to popular opinion, no one has ever died from a tarantula's bite, though many have been uncomfortable.
Scientists try to find out how long it takes worms to become flies. Does the time it takes them to become flies depend on their age or on the kind of worm? The scientists also conduct experiments with balloons and lasers. Part of the House of Science Series.
This episode describes the characteristics of five species: the ant lion, the mantis, the walking stick, the Luna moth, and the hickory horned devil (regal moth larva). It highlights insect life processes such as metamorphosis, molting, reproduction, physiology, camouflage, and predator-prey relationships. Part of the "Backyard Bugs & Other Arthropods" series.
Arthropod are the most abundant and diverse group of animals in the world. They inhabit every continent and every ocean, and they outnumber all other animal groups combined. This episode investigates what arthropods are, where they come from, and how they have succeeded through genetic mutation, diversity, exploitation, and coevolution. Part of the "Nature's Microworlds: Insect Specials" series.
Biological vectors carry and transmit diseases that affect plants, animals, and humans. This program focuses on diseases transmitted by mosquitoes and ticks. Students will learn how scientists use the information they gather to help control and prevent the transmission of vector-borne diseases around the world. Part of the "Real World Science" series.
Learn about the pollen-gathering processes of bees in this segment as a renowned beekeeper teams up with scientists to investigate why this location is near heaven for these insects. During pollination, bees must communicate with each other using various techniques to articulate where the best flowers are located. Part of "The Queen's Garden" series.
Mosquitoes are annoying pests. They can interrupt a backyard picnic, and their bites cause red, itchy bumps. These pests can also carry viruses that make humans sick. In this episode, learn how and why the invasive Asian tiger mosquito is even more problematic than other varieties. Part of the "Seasonal Science" series.
How do biologists answer questions and solve problems? Within the context of answering this question, data collection, recording, and analysis are overviewed. Examines two animal behaviors: feeding and communication. Illustrates the different behaviors of lions, alligators, and chimpanzees, and then highlights the "waggle dance" used by bees. Supports the learning of these concepts in tandem with the textbooks also offered by the publisher.
An alien species has found its way to an island off the coast of Texas. Wildlife experts believe that arrived after a flood, and they are wreaking havoc on the natural wildlife. They seem impossible to combat, and researchers are beginning to study them because of their tenacity and survival skills. Segment of video from Wild Chronicles Series.
It's likely one day there will be robots crawling around that look a lot like caterpillars. With funding from the National Science Foundation, Tufts Biology Professor Barry Trimmer is researching the neuromechanics of caterpillars. The applications for this research include the development of soft-bodied robots for use in medicine, environmental safety, industry, and defense.
Dr. Jesse Barber of Boise State University headed to Gorongosa National Park to study the predator-prey interactions between bats and moths. Several of his experiments reveal the strategies that the Gorongosa moths use to avoid being eaten by bats.
Explores the world of butterflies and bees. Segment 1, The Lives of Butterflies and Moths. Describes the four stages of the life cycle of the butterfly and moth: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult butterfly or moth. Shows how their diet and defense systems are necessary for survival. Segment 2, Bees and Plants. Explains pollination and why plants depend on bees for survival. Suggested classroom activities follow each segment.
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