Why Do Centipedes Have So Many Legs?
From The Zooquarium Podcast by Mike Bennett Studios
March 3, 2026 · 12 min · Episode 4
About this episode
The episode explores why centipedes have so many legs and features an interview with animator Chuck Duke.
Sloane asks: Why Do Centipedes Have So Many Legs? Seriously, there's SO MANY! Mike and Chanel get down to the bottom of Sloane's question, explain the difference between centipedes and millipedes, and invite special guest Chuck Duke to talk about his experience animating Mr. Centipede for the 1996 movie, James and the Giant Peach . Chuck began his professional career in animation in his early twenties and has since contributed to a wide range of feature films and television productions in the animation and visual effects departments. Aside from James and the Giant Peach , his credits include Fantastic Mr Fox , Isle of Dogs , G uillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio , as well as stop-motion animation and effects on Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens (2015), Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019), and Star Wars: Mandalorian and Grogu . Visit thezooquarium.com/podcast to download quizzes, activity sheets, and bonus materials, upload YOUR art, and submit YOUR animal questions ! WATCH this episode on YouTube and Spotify ! Learn more about Chuck Duke Learn about the Portland Aquarium Shop the Mike Bennett Studios store Follow Chuck on Instagram: @cdook Follow us on…
People in this episode
Hosts: Mike, Chanel
Guest: Chuck Duke
Topics covered
- centipedes
- millipedes
- animation
- James and the Giant Peach
- children's education
- animal questions
Keywords
- centipedes
- millipedes
- animation
- Chuck Duke
- James and the Giant Peach
- animal questions
- kids education
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: James and the Giant Peach, Fantastic Mr Fox, Isle of Dogs, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio, Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens, Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker, Star Wars: Mandalorian and Grogu
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