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Camo Critters: The Life of Stick Insects!

In Camo Critters: The Life of Stick Insects!, host Rory Crawford looks at the incredible world of stick insects, nature’s best camouflage artists! Hailing from Malaysia, these fascinating critters can blend in so well with their surroundings that some look just like leaves. Today, Rory Crawford meets three awesome stick insects — Pixie, Simone, and Moe — and learns about their unique features. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My Pet and Me, a children’s show that introduces kids to the rewards and responsibilities involved when having a pet.

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Eating Insects Is Good for Your Gut
The article "Eating Insects Is Good for Your Gut" from BBC Science Focus reveals the findings of a clinical trial that shows that eating insects can increase beneficial gut bacteria and reduce inflammation, offering potential health benefits beyond their nutritional value.
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Will Insect Protein Become the Food Source for the Future?
Andrew Bretano, co-founder of Tiny Farms, discusses how the lack of land for cows and the increasing demand for beef suggests the need for an alternative protein source. Insects are nutritious and require less space, water, and land compared with traditional agriculture and livestock. A growing grassroots movement means people from around the world are able to coordinate and problem-solve together. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
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Mysteries of the Jungle Night: Bioluminescence and Jungle Predators

In Mysteries of the Jungle Night: Bioluminescence and Jungle Predators, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores the fascinating world of bioluminescence in the jungle. The video showcases how glowing fungi lure insects and how the railroad worm uses its colorful glow to hunt in the dark. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.

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Bedbugs: Small but Mighty Hunters

In Bedbugs: Small but Mighty Hunters, host Harith Iskander dives into the fascinating survival strategies of Cimex Lectularius, commonly known as bedbugs. These tiny insects, about the size of an apple seed, rely on human blood to reproduce and are highly attuned to their environment. With an excellent sense of smell, bedbugs can detect over 100 compounds found in human skin and are drawn to carbon dioxide and even dirty laundry. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Got Science? a science magazine series that explores and explains science in everyday life.

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Water Lily Worlds

In Water Lily Worlds, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers are at the pond where they find water lilies. Join them as they learn about this interesting plant and how it helps the animals that live in the pond. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.

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Incredible Encased Caddisflies

In Incredible Encased Caddisflies, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers explore a slow-flowing river. Join the Ramblers to learn about the life cycle of a caddisfly and how it uses materials and silk to create protective armor. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.

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Into the Woods

In Into the Woods, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers explore a woodland habitat. Join them as they spot animals, nests, and lichen. Learn how lichen can help us understand the health of an environment. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.

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Hedges: Nature’s Apartment Buildings

In Hedges: Nature’s Apartment Buildings, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers investigate the habitat that’s inside a hedgerow. Come along and discover what lives at the bottom, middle, and top of a hedge. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.

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Student Article: Why Some Creatures Transform
The article "Secrets of Metamorphosis: Why Some Animals Transform" from BBC's Discover Wildlife explains why certain animals undergo dramatic changes while others retain the same form throughout life. Evolutionary biologist JV Chamary explores the biological and ecological advantages of metamorphosis.
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Stick Insect Adventures: Nature's Cool Camouflagers!

In Stick Insect Adventures: Nature's Cool Camouflagers!, host Rory Crawford discovers the fascinating world of stick insects. First, it’s time to venture into the forest, wearing gardening gloves, to collect prickly blackberry leaves — yum! After gathering the tasty bramble, it’s time to return to clean the stick insects’ tank, replacing old leaves and freshening up the bottom with new paper. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My Pet and Me, a children’s show that introduces kids to the rewards and responsibilities involved when having a pet.

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Millions of Insects Squeeze Through a Narrow Mountain Pass in the Pyrenees Each Year!
The article "Millions of Insects Squeeze Through a Narrow Mountain Pass in the Pyrenees Each Year!" from BBC's Discover Wildlife reveals how over 17 million insects migrate through a narrow mountain pass in the Pyrenees each autumn.