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 This disc contains the following 24:00 minute programs: - Carabids or Ground Beetles: In most parts of the world, there are as many species of carabids or ground beetles as there are birds. John Acorn presents several species and gives us many facts.
- Click Beetles: John travels from the forests of western Canada to the Arizona deserts and the rainforests of Central America to explore the fascinating world of Click Beetles. The fittest of all beetles, they have perfected the worlds fastest sit-up as a method of escaping trouble. From tiny beetles to giant beetles, to glowing beetles... see it all here!
- Scarab Beetles Then and Now: From time to time, the Nature Nut brings in expert help, and with two of the worlds top scarab beetle experts, he takes this episode to explore the prairies in search of these nifty critters. From the beliefs of ancient Egyptians to the writings of the French naturalist Jean-Henri Fabre, Acorn and his guests cover the topic from one end to the other, sharing their contagious enthusiasm for the semi-sacred scarabs.
- Tiger Beetles: The Fast and Furious World of Tiger Beetles.
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View a printer friendly version of this page...Awards: - 2006 - Canadian Society of Zoologists
- 2005 - The Entomological Society of Alberta
- 2005 - Distinguished Alumni Award. University of Alberta
- 1999 - Texas Tropics Nature Festival
- 1998 - ASTech excellence in science & technology, journalism
- 1998 - GEMINI AWARD nomination
- 1996 - GEMINI AWARD nomination
- 1997 - AMPIA AWARD, Alberta Motion Picture industry awards
- 1997 - Edmonton Nature Centre Foundation
- 1997 - Calgary Zoo, Pachyderm Award
- 1995 - AMPIA AWARD, Alberta Motion Picture Industries Awards
Length: 24 minutes
Library Audience:
Children Young Adult FamilyGeneral Interest
School Audience:
Primary (K-6)
Subjects:
Science and Nature
Formats Available:
DVD
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