Inchworms are Caterpillars, But They're Not Moths ... Yet: Inchworms, Parasitic Wasps, Peppered Moths, and Rosy Maple Moth.

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06/15/21 • 46 min

Guess what, Amber? Do you know what inchworms turn into because they’re caterpillars? They turn into butterflies or moths! Inchworms specifically turn into Geometer moths, which is a very large family of moths with over 23,000 species. A well-known Geometer moth is the peppered moth, which I bet you don’t remember the name, but remember learning about them in Biology class.

Inchworms are cute, and you’ve probably seen them dangling from threads in the forest. If you’re lucky enough, you might have even found one on yourself. Inchworms however, are generally regarded as a pest that can be hard to get rid of, which is why biological controls are commonly used against them. The biological control just happens to be terrifying parasitic wasps, and be glad you aren’t an inchworms cause you don’t have to worry about parasitic wasps laying their eggs inside of you.

We end the episode with the Rosy Maple Moth, a North American moth that is the smallest of the great silk moths.

Listen now to learn about Inchworms, Parasitic Wasps, Peppered Moths, and the cute little Rosy Maple Moth.

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We end the episode with the Rosy Maple Moth, a North American moth that is the smallest of the great silk moths.

Listen now to learn about Inchworms, Parasitic Wasps, Peppered Moths, and the cute little Rosy Maple Moth.

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Great White Sharks: Not the Scariest Predator in the Seas

This week’s episode is The Great White Shark, aka the largest macropredatory fish of the oceans.

First, what the heck happened to sharks 19 million years ago when 90% of sharks just disappeared from the ocean??? This unknown event didn’t seem to affect other ocean animals, but wiped out between 70% and 90% of shark species. Scientists have no idea what happened to the sharks, and we’ll have to wait probably a decade for more information, cause that's how science works.

Of all the different shark species, the great white shark is responsible for most of the recorded shark bite incidents on humans. Does that make them bad? No. And, luckily for humans, we’re either too boney for the Great White’s liking, or we’re able to get away before we bleed to death.

You might think White Sharks are related to the Giant Megalodon (which could literally grow to the size of a semitrailer), but they’re actually more closely related to Mako Sharks, which you’ve probably never heard of.

Due to recent scientific research we’ve recently learned a lot of about Great White Sharks that we didn’t know just a few years ago. Listen now as Better Than Human presents, The Great White Shark: Not the Scariest Predator in the Seas.
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Fascinating Flamingos: the Birds That Turn Pink Because of Algae

Flamingos: you’ve probably seen one, either in the wild or at a zoo. Fun to look at but not that interesting, right? Wrong! Flamingos, known for their pink feathers and standing on one foot, are a very delightful group of birds, who happen to be more closely related to doves than water fowl.

First we talk #LGBTQIA in professional sports, specifically Carl Nassib who has become the first active NFL player to come out as gay. We have come a long way, but hopefully soon we will come to a day when an LGBTQIA player is so common it isn’t newsworthy.

Talking about LGBTQIA, did you know that some Flamingos form homosexual pairs that have been known to mate, build nests, and even raise chicks together? They have even been known to form polyamorous partnerships.

Listen as we answer some of Google's most asked questions about Flamingoes (like can they be blue) and learn about the fascinating Flamingos.
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