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Opis:
In this video about Woolly Bears, also known as the Woolly Worm or even Hedgehog caterpillars, I will address 5 fascinating facts about Woolly bears. Also included is analysis of what is fiction and how stories of Woolly Bears got started! I begin with breaking down the scientific name of the Woolly Bear caterpillar Pyyrharctica isabella and explain the meaning of the root words and why they are significant. The Woolly Bear is actually the caterpillar of the Isabella Tiger Moth! The Wooly Bear gets the 'arctia' in its name because it lives in the artic and can survive freezing temperatures will below zero. I explain this fascinating artic life history. I address why caterpillars are often seen crossing roads and sidewalks and how it relates to their diet and where they are going! I tell the story of how the Woolly worm became one of the most well-known caterpillars in America thanks to a psuedo-study that caught national attention in 1948...before social media! I conclude with a discussion of risks concerning hairy caterpillars and discuss the Woolly bears mechanism of protection.
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