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BugsNeedHeroes
Bugs Need Heroes
On each episode of Bugs Need Heroes, an ecologist and an illustrator team-up to create a new insect-inspired super hero. The finished characters are posted to our social media pages and at BugsNeedHeroes.com
Email us questions about bugs at [email protected]
Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman.
Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman.
Edited by Derek Conrad.
Character artwork by Amanda Niday.
”Ladybug Castle” by Rolemusic is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.
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4.9 stars from 17 ratings
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“Could you do the tomato hornworm or the praying mantis or the tobacco hornworm ( make them look like a redneck/ cowboy”
LelandRene via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/20/24
Lovely, Fun, And Educational!
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“I learn so much while enjoying this podcast! Amanda and Kelly are delightful, and I love the bug talk plus all of their fun tangents. I love listening while I'm painting with watercolors or doing dishes. Thank you for adding an amusing and smart soundtrack to my art projects and chores!”Read full review »
InspirationExists via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/23
A chill way to learn about nature
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“The hosts are an odd couple of sorts, one a loud, high energy animated artist, the other a cool and collected scientific voice. They present a fun way to learn about bugs and nature in general.”
Pedpatrick via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/23
Recent Episodes
Another cute bug this week! Mole crickets live in the soil and build musical instruments to augment their melodies. Tangents include Disney movies, exploding whales, marching band energy. And Kelly still hasn't seen A Bug's Life.
Kelly's field notes and Amanda's artwork:...
Published 04/22/24
On this week's episode, we talk about the spring-time sensation: carpet beetles! We also discuss how their cousins in the Dermestidae family are used in taxidermy and forensic entomology. We contrast the amazing eating abilities of carpet beetles with some of the misfits of DC Comics' Legion of...
Published 04/08/24
Published 04/08/24
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