Tag: insects

43: Grasshoppers & Locusts

43: Grasshoppers & Locusts

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We’re back with a full-length episode on some incredibly fascinating (and also super confusing) critters! We’re sure most of you have seen at least one in your life, but how much do you actually know about grasshoppers? Or locusts? Or are they actually the same thing? We break down these seemingly simple questions only to find that we’re opening a can of worms relating to species breakdown and such. This episode is for the science nerd in all of you!

Featuring a promo from the Rebel Girls Book Club podcast (https://anchor.fm/RGBC). Check them out!

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33: Tobacco Hornworms

33: Tobacco Hornworms

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What’s green, squishy, and capable of taking down predators with toxic halitosis? Tobacco Hornworms, that’s who! These fascinating caterpillars are commonly used as model organisms and delicious snacks for captive reptiles. But why are their booties so active and what do they pupate into? Find out in Episode 33 of CritterCast with Cassie and Koreena featuring our brand new theme song!

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26: Mealworms

26: Mealworms

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What up CritterCast fans! This week we had an unfortunate case of the flu, so we’re down a co-host, but that doesn’t stop us from spitting some wild facts about mealworms! In Episode 26 of CritterCast we talk about a critter that we always have at home, even if you may not know it. Mealworms are commonly fed to reptiles, birds, and humans??? Listen in to this short and sweet episode to find out what that’s all about!

We also include a promo for a fellow lady podcast, Mysterious Midwest! Check out their website here: https://mysteriousmidwestpod.com/

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23: Bees (pt. 1)

23: Bees (pt. 1)

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Honey, whatcha waiting for? Listen to Episode 24!! … Well, Episode 23. That doesn’t rhyme, though, so. In this delicious episode, Koreena and Cassie learn about our favorite bee – honeybees! They pollinate crops! They dance directions! They might help us cure HIV and rheumatoid arthritis! They travel in time! Well… kinda. You’ll just have to listen to find out how. All this and more in Save the Bees, Part 1!

 

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