OH NO! | You Squished a Bug

About this episode

This episode explores the impact of small creatures like bugs on our world and encourages curiosity about them.

Did you just squish a bug? Maybe you felt bad… maybe you didn’t… or maybe you’re not even sure how you felt. In this episode, we take that one tiny moment and turn it into a big, curious adventure. We explore surprising facts about bees, spiders, ants, and other tiny creatures,  and discover how something so small can have a huge impact on our world. From pollinating our food to keeping nature in balance, these little critters might be more important than we think. And here’s the twist… they might even feel more than we realize. So next time you see a bug… will you squish it? Or will you stop and get curious?  Part of Adventures of Curiosity Cove,  where curious kids and families explore the world with wonder and a whole lot of questions. Learn More: FortSumpter.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• insects
• environment
• curiosity
• impact of small creatures
• nature
• adventure

Keywords

• bugs
• bees
• spiders
• ants
• pollination
• nature balance
• curiosity
• adventure

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Black Effect Podcast Network, iHeartPodcasts

Books & works: Adventures of Curiosity Cove

Places: Fort Sumpter

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