Michael Goodisman is digging up the dirt on yellow jackets' peculiar sex lives by studying their nests, behavior, and genetic make-up. With support from the National Science Foundation, he is getting a better understanding of what drives...

Michael Goodisman is digging up the dirt on yellow jackets' peculiar sex lives by studying their nests, behavior, and genetic make-up. With support from the National Science Foundation, he is getting a better understanding of what drives...

Generally, humans try to avoid getting stung by insects. However, in the name of science, the betterment of humanity, and pure curiosity, there are brave people out there who willingly subject themselves to the business end...

How will the sting of this big BLUE bee compare to the huge BLACK bee? Watch to find out!



Moments after experiencing the sting of the Borneo's giant black carpenter bee, Mark finds and catches one of the most vibrant bees ever...

This video provides a comprehensive overview of two important groups of hymenopteran insects: wasps and bees. It explores their social behaviors, nesting habits, diet, and unique characteristics. The video emphasizes the crucial role...

In this video, Mark takes us on an adventure in Borneo to track down the one of the biggest bees! Then, he ranks it on the all-new Brave Wilderness Bite-Sting Index. How will the sting compare to the likes of the Bullet Ant, Fire Worm,...

Continuing with subphylum Hexapoda, we look at the life cycle and behavior of insects and related animals. There is a lot to discuss here, as some insects undergo a highly complex metamorphosis. They also have very fascinating social...

On this episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote Peterson gets STUNG by a Yellow Jacket! While yes a Yellow Jacket sting isn’t quite comparable to that of a Bullet Ant they certainly are still painful and are something more people are likely to...

It is with great sadness that I let the Coyote Pack and Brave Wilderness universe know that we lost our Yoda this past weekend. Entomologist Justin Schmidt passed away Saturday evening from Parkinson’s Disease and transcended into his...

Watch as Mark and the crew explore the jungles of Borneo in order to find the biggest ant in the world: the Giant Forest Ant! With those massive mandibles and the ability to spray acid, where will it rank on the Brave Wilderness...

Watch as Mark takes on the first recorded sting from the extremely rare Mammoth Wasp! Where will it land on the Brave Wilderness Bite-Sting Index? How will the sting compare to the likes of the Bullet Ant, Fire Worm, and Cow Killer?...

It has been raining here quite a bit in what should normally be the dry season. The wattle and daub hut is standing up well despite this (see video). However this has held back some other projects I had planned. So I decided to build a...

One of these three creatures is thought to possess the world's most painful insect sting: there's an ant that forages in rainforest canopies, a bee that protects a hive of delectable honey, and a wasp that paralyzes tarantulas. So which...

This video will take students through the importance of insects to our earth and to us.

A startup has announced plans to send a pregnant woman to space to give birth. Will this be the first baby born in space? Apollo Episode