Curated Video
Mummified lions, crocs and birds in new Egypt finds
MUMMIFIED LIONS, CROCS AND BIRDS IN NEW EGYPT FINDS
Curated Video
Mummified lions, crocs and birds in new Egypt finds
Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities on Saturday revealed details of recently-discovered animal mummies, saying they contain five lion cubs as well as several cats, birds and crocodiles.
TED-Ed
Why Isn't the World Covered in Poop?
Here's a resource that is definitely not a waste. Viewers learn about rollers, tunnelers, and dwellers, three types of dung beetle clean-up crews and the important roles they play in preventing global warming and in indicating the health...
Deep Look
It’s a Goopy Mess When Pines and Beetles Duke it Out
A few tiny western pine beetles bring down giant ponderosa pine trees every year. Learn about the battle between the pines and beetles and how each attempts to control the other. A 4-D video of the process comprises part of a larger...
The Brain Scoop
Insect Adventure, Part 3
After scientists collect insects, what do they do with them? The final Brain Scoop video wraps up an adventure to a field to collect insects. It details how they sort, study, and pin insects for future study. An Insect playlist allows...
The Brain Scoop
Insect Adventure, Part 2
Scholars look forward to using the pooter, otherwise known as an aspirator, to collect insects. The video demonstrates how to collect bugs in mesh nets, canvas nets, and in pooters to better study them. The second installment of a...
The Brain Scoop
Insect Adventure, Part 1
Have you ever wondered why scientists use rotten chicken liver? The video explains this and more on a Field Museum trip to a prairie. Brain Scoop presents the first part of their insect adventure as part of the playlist on Insects.
The Brain Scoop
The Tiger Beetle
Have you observed larvae hunting for prey? The tiger beetle larvae hunt in a way similar to the adults. These interesting insects star in the video produced by Brain Scoop; their unique habits and appearance enhance the Insect playlist.
The Brain Scoop
Crystal and Her Water Beetles
Water beetles live underwater their entire lives, getting air from a bubble they carry with them. The video, part of an Insect playlist by Brain Scoop, explains how they breathe and why they are fascinating for evolutionary studies. It...
The Brain Scoop
Beetles, Mites, Cockroaches Oh My!—Insect Collection Tour
The Field Museum houses 12 million insects. Brain Scoop presents the insect collection at the Field Museum as part of its Insect playlist. From brilliant purple beetles to tiny mites, all the way to giant cockroaches, the organization of...
Deep Look
Watch Flesh-Eating Beetles Strip Bodies to the Bone
A large beetle colony needs only one or two days to completely clean the bones of small animals. The video focuses on the dermestid beetles' flesh-eating abilities. Museums use these beetles to preserve specimens, leaving the most...
Deep Look
Nature's Scuba Divers: How Beetles Breathe Underwater
Some insects breathe air yet live underwater. The video explains how they carry air with them and the scientific principles behind this ability. It focuses on beetles and surface tension as the concept of nature's scuba divers becomes...
Deep Look
The Bombardier Beetle And Its Crazy Chemical Cannon
Named for the soldiers who operated artillery cannons, the bombardier beetle operates a cannon of its own. The video explains how it sets off a chemical reaction creating a small explosion they can aim at a predator. The evolution of the...
TED-Ed
Why Are There so Many Insects?
Bugs! Bugs! Why are there so many bugs? Find out why is this short video.
Curated OER
Beetle Pupa Metamorphoses Into Adulthood
View a beetle wiggle out of its pupa shell into its full adult form. This clip includes good narration alongside clear description of the action taking place. It's not a pretty video but shows a vital part of the life cycle.
BBC
Bbc Earth: Flight of the Dung Beetle
Narrated by David Attenborough, this video shows the battle that dung beetles face in order to survive. [2:33]
SciShow
Sci Show Kids: Fireflies: Nature's Baffling Blinkers
This video explains how fireflies are actually beetles! Also learn about the metamorphosis the fireflies go through as well as what gives them the ability to be bioluminescence. [4:22]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: This Beetle Puts the 'Extreme' in Extremity
For the Japanese horned beetle (Trypoxylus dichotomous), size matters. Its horn, which can be two-thirds the length of the rest of its body, is its key to mating success.
National Pest Managment Association
Pest World for Kids: Season 2: Episode 18
Learn about a variety of interesting pests including beetles that like mouth-watering mold, sweat-loving bees, and honey bees who hustle! [3:21]
National Pest Managment Association
Pest World for Kids: Season 2: Episode 19
Learn about a variety of interesting pests like slow-growing beetles, a slug's life, and fascinating bats! [3:14]
California Academy of Sciences
Ca Academy of Sciences: Dung Beetle Directions
How do dung beetles find their way? They do a little dance. [1:33]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Dung Beetles Use Cosmic Gps to Find Their Way
Dung beetles use light from the Milky Way to help them navigate at night. [4 mins. 58 secs.]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Putting the "Extreme" in Extremity
For rhinoceros beetles, size matters.