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Hellbent to Return
The hellbender is a giant, aquatic salamander native to much of the eastern and central US-but it is in deep trouble. Populations across their range have plummeted, but a parntership in southern Indiana has made impressive strides in restoring these amazing giants.
Written, filmed, and edited by Zach Truelock. Animation by John Buffington, and editing assistance provided by Andrew Hoffman.
Thanks to Nick Burgmeier, Shelby Royal, and Dr. Rod Williams for their assistance and dedication to saving this endangered species. Check out ag.purdue.edu/department/extension/hellbender/index.html for more info on this project, and ways you can help.
Photos of cover crops and riaprian buffers used under public domain or under creative commons-attribution 2.
flickr.com/photos/68847506@N08/20097473376
Music-"Ebbs and Flows" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Is the Streamside Salamander a Valid Species?
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The highly localized streamside salamander is nearly identical to its more broadly distributed relative, the small-mouthed salamander. How can we be certain they are different and what is a "species"? A special thanks to researchers at the Jezcova lab of Miami University for their assistance and valuable contributions to this video! Attributions: - Andrew Hoffman (Host, Writer, Editor) - Zach T...
Finding a Timber Rattlesnake in Indiana!
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Most people don't think of rattlesnakes when they think of Indiana, but the hills of southern Indiana are home to the incredible timber rattlesnake; and we are on a mission to see one! Music: High Noon by Patrick Warren (licensed through IMovie) Jazzy Frenchy by Benjamin Tissot (Bensound.com) Badass by Benjamin Tissot (Bensound.com) Once Again by Benjamin Tissot (Bensound.com)
Looking for Eastern Garter Snakes in the Garden!
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Eastern Garter Snakes are the most common snakes you might find in your garden. In this video we get up close to these snakes in the garden and find out what they are up to! Music: Funky Suspense by Benjamin Tissot (Bensound.com)
Finding Rough Green Snakes in Trees at Night
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We venture into the remote hills of southern Indiana, looking for rough green snakes in trees at night! If you've ever wondered where snakes sleep or if snakes can climb trees, then you've got to check out this video! Music: - Freedom by Roa - Tenderness by Benjamin Tissot (Bensound.com)
Can we Save Frosted Flatwoods Salamanders?
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The frosted flatwoods salamander is critically endangered and is quickly becoming the rarest salamander in North America. Without fire, this salamander will go extinct; watch to find out more! Please consider donating to the organizations below to aid in its recovery! - amphibianfoundation.org/index.php/donations - wildlifeflorida.org/donations/conserving-floridas-wildlife/#!/donation/checkout ...
Sea Creatures of the Florida Gulf
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Unwind from a stressful day with this 2min video of the creatures living underwater in shallows along the Gulf Coast of Florida. Music from “Babylon” by Kevin McLeod Filmed by Zach Truelock
Huge Spider Protects her Nest!
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Some spider moms guard their babies and one kind of spider even builds a nursery for them. Join me as I search for the nursery web spider! Music from Aether by Darren King, licensed through IMovie (August, 2021)
How Horseshoe Crabs Save Lives!
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Ever wonder how vaccines are tested to ensure they are safe? In this video, we look at how horseshoe crab blood plays a key role in making vaccines safe and why horseshoe crabs save lives! Media Credits: Music: Ancient Winds Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Virus animation, vaccine, and medical lab f...
MILLIONS of Periodical Cicadas!
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Does the idea of MILLIONS of periodical cicadas flying around you seem scary? We get up close and personal with emerging periodical cicadas to help you feel more okay with these noisy insects! Music from www.bensound.com/
Cicada Safari with Dr. Gene Kritski!
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We meet up with Dr. Gene Kritsky to showcase his Cicada Safari app that lets anyone contribute to science as a citizen scientist by documenting the emergence of periodical cicadas! Huge thanks to Dr. Gene Kritsky for taking time to interview with us! Check out his website to learn more about his research: genekritsky.com/ Produced and hosted by Andrew Hoffman Animation by John Buffington Edited...
100+ Spotted Salamanders in a Vernal Pool!
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We used an underwater camera to see over 100 spotted salamanders swimming in a vernal pool at night during their spring breeding season! Intro/outro music from "Under the Sun" by DIIV, Licensed through IMovie Underwater music from "Babylon" by Kevin MacLeod, Public Domain
Hundreds of Streamside Salamander Eggs Under Rock!
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The Streamside Salamander is a special salamander that lives only in the Bluegrass Region of North America and, in this video, we use underwater cameras to give you a glimpse into its secret life! Intro/outro music from "Under the Sun" by DIIV, licensed through IMovie Underwater music from "Babylon" by Kevin MacLeod, Public Domain
50+ Jefferson Salamanders Trapped in Frozen Pond!
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Jefferson Salamanders lay eggs in ponds during the winter, but what happens when these ponds freeze, trapping them inside? We use an underwater camera to see how 50 salamanders survive under the ice. Intro/outro music from "Under the Sun" by DIIV, licensed through IMovie Underwater music from "Babylon" by Kevin MacLeod, Public Domain
Are Wild Animals Dangerous?
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Wild animals can be large, powerful, or venomous but are they dangerous to us? In this video we answer this question and break down the facts on why you don't have to be afraid to walk in the woods! Music: "Under the Sun" by DIIV; Licensed through IMovie. *All video and images of large mammals are in the public domain and mostly filmed by National Park Service employees at Yellowstone National ...
Wild Animals of the Mingo Wilderness Swamps
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Wild Animals of the Mingo Wilderness Swamps
Wild Creatures of Missouri's Hercules Glades
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Wild Creatures of Missouri's Hercules Glades
What is Wilderness?
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What is Wilderness?
Marbled Salamanders are Protective Mothers!
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Marbled Salamanders are Protective Mothers!
Hunting for Wolf Spiders!
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Hunting for Wolf Spiders!
How to Find a Salamander!
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How to Find a Salamander!
Weird Creek Creatures Living Under Rocks!
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Weird Creek Creatures Living Under Rocks!
How do Timber Rattlesnakes Hunt?
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How do Timber Rattlesnakes Hunt?
Timber Rattlesnakes are Great Mothers!
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Timber Rattlesnakes are Great Mothers!
Why do Timber RATTLESNAKES FIGHT Each Other?
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Why do Timber RATTLESNAKES FIGHT Each Other?
The Hidden Lives of Timber Rattlesnakes
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The Hidden Lives of Timber Rattlesnakes
Life Underfoot Channel Trailer
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Life Underfoot Channel Trailer
How Does the Annual Cicada Call?
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How Does the Annual Cicada Call?
What Does the Digger Wasp Store in its Burrow?
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What Does the Digger Wasp Store in its Burrow?
A Rove Beetle that Eats Maggots!
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A Rove Beetle that Eats Maggots!

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @earthworm7346
    @earthworm7346 День тому

    I have 1 or 2 in the yard. I need more.

  • @frankytrevor7
    @frankytrevor7 День тому

    worst video

  • @MalibuPlantGirl
    @MalibuPlantGirl 4 дні тому

    Every year, these guys swarm the two oak trees in my backyard! I love watching them zoom around 💚 they are such dopey little beetles lol

  • @WenjingZhou-o6h
    @WenjingZhou-o6h 7 днів тому

    Thanks for the video! I moved to San Diego a few months ago and was terrified by these big buzzing bugs. Good to know that they don't bite and hopefully this info will let my fear go.

  • @121790tyler
    @121790tyler 7 днів тому

    There in my barn every year guess they dont sting unless they feel rhere nest is threatend i even go in get my mower and drive it out and then out it up when im done. Even seen one before dragging a katydid in the hole

  • @beeezybone
    @beeezybone 9 днів тому

    I hate these bugs so much. The sound of the wings terrifies me and I always run away when they get close

  • @robert767
    @robert767 13 днів тому

    There is reason to try to save something that will kill you

  • @kalyandakua2767
    @kalyandakua2767 16 днів тому

    Pehla wala wasp insect hai or dusra wala grass hopper koi sathi Nehi . Jab unka egg Hacht hoga to khake bada hone kelie. Simple sa fanda hai khana store kr raha hai kids kelie😊

  • @omaimaali5969
    @omaimaali5969 18 днів тому

    I have fig trees and I have those beetles too. Unfortunately, they eat all my figs and apricots. I don't like them at all. They are very harmful.

  • @Wertyber
    @Wertyber 20 днів тому

    Butcher's Creek

  • @AlexandersebastianCuevas
    @AlexandersebastianCuevas 21 день тому

    Cool my dad collected these in the 80s all the time as pets

  • @ferengiprofiteer9145
    @ferengiprofiteer9145 22 дні тому

    I have a big mature timber on my place. I named him Sergeant Major because I'd never seen so many chevrons.

  • @haywardjeblomey6505
    @haywardjeblomey6505 24 дні тому

    They are klutzes

  • @cliffpeebles9705
    @cliffpeebles9705 27 днів тому

    Kentucky Afield has several videos on UA-cam about their efforts to restore the Hellbender populations. I remember the first time I saw one of these as a kid turning over rocks in a creek. I thought, "What the hell is that"?

  • @livestrong456
    @livestrong456 28 днів тому

    Amen. A summer without their beautiful sound would be bad

  • @veritas6466
    @veritas6466 29 днів тому

    Turns out Garter snakes, like the Hognose are both rear fanged venomous.

  • @dburt0021
    @dburt0021 Місяць тому

    Definitely once captive. The calcium deficiency says it all. This guy knows his turtles.

  • @oscargrouch7962
    @oscargrouch7962 Місяць тому

    Thank you for correctly saying "southern Ohio". Most people, including self-proclaimed "educated" people, would have incorrectly said "South Ohio".

  • @Lotsofpretzels287
    @Lotsofpretzels287 Місяць тому

    The buzzy sound makes me itch 😭 😭

  • @HighAspect
    @HighAspect Місяць тому

    I have hundreds of these flying around in my backyard in Ohio. Would like to get rid of them

  • @misscandy84
    @misscandy84 Місяць тому

    my man thought we came across one sais no sweety satatoga springs ny do not have rattlers there up in mountains

  • @misscandy84
    @misscandy84 Місяць тому

    there pretty but same time can kill a person

  • @misscandy84
    @misscandy84 Місяць тому

    gross gross evil things

  • @mzfish13
    @mzfish13 Місяць тому

    I got some as pets

  • @PeachyFairyFox
    @PeachyFairyFox Місяць тому

    These are my favourite spiders.

  • @koguts99-
    @koguts99- Місяць тому

    just caught one tonight!!! was looking for wolf spiders and saw it’s eyes reflecting off my flashlight

  • @BasedBidoof
    @BasedBidoof Місяць тому

    Interesting. I saw one of these on a oak tree that was dead yesterday, couldn't get it out of my mind without knowing what it was. Makes sense that it was there, based off what you said

  • @Belows682
    @Belows682 Місяць тому

    Hey man. I just found your video on timber rattlesnakes are not aggressive and just wanted to thank you for the video. It was a great showing of the nature of snakes and how we shouldnt be so fearful of, and aggressive towards them. Those wete some beautiful snakes you sbowed us and i think its awesome. Im heading to the seward mountains Cold river loop tomorrow and hope to see plenty of wildlife. Be well.

  • @hondaxl250k0
    @hondaxl250k0 Місяць тому

    They are overpopulated here in Ohio. Kids can’t even swim in the pond safely.. so lots of them despite harvesting.. tell the truth. They have no natural predators.. they are yummy and I’ll keep eating them.

  • @marcusgregoryrichardson22
    @marcusgregoryrichardson22 Місяць тому

    This really does make you appreciate all living things ❤❤❤❤

  • @aprilcollier4462
    @aprilcollier4462 Місяць тому

    7-21-24 where are the June Bugs?

  • @skrtskrt925
    @skrtskrt925 Місяць тому

    I noticed one turtle you showed had a “spikey” shell and the others had smooth shells. They all had that hook mouth. Are they both common snappers? Was the spikey one an alligator snapper?

  • @skrtskrt925
    @skrtskrt925 Місяць тому

    Very good video. Thoroughly enjoyed this. Liked and subbed

  • @someonesomewhere2100
    @someonesomewhere2100 Місяць тому

    buy a mic, cant hear u

  • @NikkiMartine-qh4rk
    @NikkiMartine-qh4rk Місяць тому

    Great video! I first saw a dark fishing spider on the outside of our house a few months after moving in. It was HUGE! The biggest spider I’d ever seen. In a panic I asked my husband to get rid of it. He used a broom to knock it down and it made an audible thud then swept it off the deck. After that I had to know more about this spider. Now I actually search for them on the house some nights just to see how many are out and take pictures of really big ones. If some get into the house I catch and release. Learning about these spiders has definitely helped my fear of spiders in general.

  • @jerrodsergeant6329
    @jerrodsergeant6329 Місяць тому

    I found one between the screen and glass in the downstairs window, and she repeatedly struck at me through the glass when I just stood in front of her, so I'm not too sure about "docile"

  • @allyforester46n2
    @allyforester46n2 2 місяці тому

    A friend just saw one today in New York. Very interesting looking critter.

  • @82dorrin
    @82dorrin 2 місяці тому

    Timber Rattlesnakes tend to be more mild-tempered than Eastern Diamondbacks.

  • @b.angelie8833
    @b.angelie8833 2 місяці тому

    Terrified of them, but I respect them! My aunt was visiting my grandma last year (lakeside house), and she put on a sweater from a dark closet. A few seconds later, she felt something on the side of her face. It was a dock spider. We caught it under a plastic bowl (after panicking) and put it outside. My cousin also had one crawling on her head when we were swimming off the dock once. Nobody I know has ever been bitten.

  • @drawsome4411
    @drawsome4411 2 місяці тому

    i saw one outside dragging leaves and digging .I didn't know wtf it was🤣 TYSM

  • @Chorissamae
    @Chorissamae 2 місяці тому

    Found one today in Michigan as big as my pointer finger.

  • @jessicavargas9998
    @jessicavargas9998 2 місяці тому

    there so cute

  • @Dahaka-rd6tw
    @Dahaka-rd6tw 2 місяці тому

    So, its an opportunist?

  • @melnsc6934
    @melnsc6934 2 місяці тому

    Happy Double Brood 2024!

  • @melnsc6934
    @melnsc6934 2 місяці тому

    I adore these little guys and couldn't imagine a summer without them either! There's also a very deep, almost humming/drumming bass noise that I'm familiar with that is very different and I've been curious as to which cicada makes this wondrous sound that seems to be everywhere at once. Am wondering if it's actually a periodical cicada.

    • @livestrong456
      @livestrong456 28 днів тому

      I think it is because the way you describe it, it sounds like the video of a periodical calling I just watched

    • @melnsc6934
      @melnsc6934 14 днів тому

      @@livestrong456 I was standing under a magnolia tree once and one of those guys was making this sound that fills the air and I just stood there and listened, it was almost like being in a cathedral of the outdoors.

  • @Studdmufin111
    @Studdmufin111 2 місяці тому

    LOVE THIS INFORMATION! It’s a relief to know someone in my area is so dedicated, informed, and well spoken. I love snake thanks for the awesome vids

  • @matthewwilliams1265
    @matthewwilliams1265 2 місяці тому

    Form Savannah ga just seen one of these

  • @tracyhouston
    @tracyhouston 2 місяці тому

    In Cincinnati Ohio lol

  • @tracyhouston
    @tracyhouston 2 місяці тому

    Got one in my daughters power wheel

  • @michaelboom7704
    @michaelboom7704 2 місяці тому

    My neighbour hate snakes but I so badly wish they would move in. With heavy clay soil and always wet when raining I would need to make a way to want to be here. Last year I seen one with the thought of moving it to my garden. My biggest fear of them around is when time to mow the grass.