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May 2023
27m 46s

Bug Translation Guide: Decoding Buzzes, ...

DALLAS TAYLOR
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Why do bugs make the sounds they do? And how do they make them? In this episode, we explore the un-bee-lievable world of insect sounds, including crickets who craft tools to make themselves louder, and moths who can jam the natural sonar of bats. By the time it’s over, you’ll never hear these buzzes and chirps the same way again. Featuring entomologists Nata ... Show More
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