Meet the Mighty Millipede: Nature’s Super Recycler!
In Meet the Mighty Millipede: Nature’s Super Recycler!, host Rory Crawford introduces Ginger, the Giant African Millipede, who zooms around with her super-speedy legs. In fact, some millipedes have over 1,000 legs! Learn how to care for these creatures in their warm, damp home called a vivarium, and discover their favorite snacks like cucumbers, strawberries, and even browning apple cores! 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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Q: How might a millipede's ability to move quickly be helpful in the wild?
A: A millipede’s quick movement can help it escape from predators. By moving fast, it can find shelter or hide among leaves and debris, which keeps it safe.
Q: Why is it important to include cuttlebone in a millipede's tank?
A: Cuttlebone helps keep the millipede's exoskeleton healthy. Since millipedes have a hard outer shell, having cuttlebone provides them with calcium, which is essential for maintaining their strength and protection.
Q: What might happen if we didn’t have millipedes to help recycle food and plants?
A: Without millipedes, there would be a lot of old food and dead plants left in the environment, which could make the soil unhealthy. This might lead to fewer plants growing and could disrupt the whole ecosystem.