#  @oddanimalspecimens Odd Animal Specimens Odd Animal Specimens posts on YouTube about university of, science, shorts, animals the most. They currently have [---------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/interactions)  - [--] Week [---------] +3.70% - [--] Month [---------] +68% - [--] Months [----------] -85% - [--] Year [-----------] +134% ### Mentions: [---] [#](/creator/youtube::UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/posts_active)  - [--] Week [---] +5.70% - [--] Month [---] +13% - [--] Months [---] +5.10% - [--] Year [---] +110% ### Followers: [---------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/followers)  - [--] Week [---------] no change - [--] Month [---------] +0.20% - [--] Months [---------] +2.50% - [--] Year [---------] +41% ### CreatorRank: [------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [finance](/list/finance) [countries](/list/countries) **Social topic influence** [university of](/topic/university-of) #9, [science](/topic/science) #497, [shorts](/topic/shorts), [animals](/topic/animals) #1619, [what is](/topic/what-is) #297, [youtube](/topic/youtube), [channel](/topic/channel) #4290, [in the](/topic/in-the), [fish](/topic/fish) #827, [history](/topic/history) #1233 **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@charliepuddle](/creator/undefined) [@omniscience032](/creator/undefined) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "How Wide Can a Hippo Open Its Mouth Hippos have a unique trait: they have a wide and shallow jaw joint that allows them to open their mouths extremely wide. How wide can a hippo open its mouth Us humans can open our mouths about [--] degrees but hippos can open their mouths about [---] degrees. This video answers the following questions: How wide can a hippo open its mouth How wide can a hippopotamus open its mouth What is special about hippos What is special about hippopotamuses What are some hippo facts What are some facts about hippos Join this channel to get access to perks:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YX0pR4nN4IY) 2025-07-16T15:29Z 5M followers, 3.4M engagements "Inside An Orchid Bee's Giant Legs Orchid bees have giant back legs. Male orchid bees specifically have very large hind tibias. In this video we explain how orchid bees collect flower fragrances in their back legs and create their own unique perfumes. They attract female orchid bees using these fragrances. This video answers the questions: What is an orchid bee What are orchid bees What do orchid bees look like Why do orchid bees have big back legs How do orchid bees make perfume Do orchid bees make perfume #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Join" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lY-XZiONRXc) 2025-04-12T16:14Z 5M followers, 3.8M engagements "What's Inside an Armadillo Shell What's inside an armadillo shell How are armadillo shells made In this video we learn the answer. It turns out inside an armadillo's skin are a bunch of tiny bones. As the armadillo grows these bones expand and fuse together forming their shell. This video answers the following questions: What's inside an armadillo shell How do armadillo shells form How do armadillos make their shells What are armadillo shells made out of Are armadillo shells made out of bone Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. #shorts Join this channel" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=om2oq73xDHs) 2025-04-03T15:18Z 5M followers, 22.1M engagements "Flying Squirrels Glow Under UV Lights In this video we explain why flying squirrels glow under UV black lights. This is true for a variety of flying squirrel species. In the video we explain why this happens we show other animals that glow (like scorpions) and show what a flying squirrel looks like as it fluoresces under UV black lights. This video answers the questions: What animals fluoresce under UV lights Do flying squirrels fluoresce under UV lights Do scorpions glow under black lights Do flying squirrels glow under UV lights How does fluorescence work What is the science behind" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-d6EiFxbmWY) 2025-07-05T16:33Z 5M followers, 6.4M engagements "Why Are Howler Monkeys So Loud Why are howler monkeys so loud Their mating calls can be heard over three miles away. In this video we describe and show the anatomy that allows howler monkeys to make incredibly loud vocalizations. It all has to do with their enlarged hyoid bones. This bone acts like a resonance chamber that can amplifies certain sounds the monkey makes. This video answers the following questions: Why are howler monkeys so loud What is special about howler monkeys What is a hyoid bone How do hyoid bones amplify sound What do howler monkeys sound like #shorts Specimen use made" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0JZNq_BE30I) 2025-07-23T15:24Z 5M followers, 1.2M engagements "I put a camera inside a fish's mouth. This is the inside of a White Grouper's mouth. Fish gills look weird. #shorts Animals Science Shorts Animals Science Shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2ERnKYt7p9E) 2022-02-01T12:00Z 5M followers, 749K engagements "Everything You Didn't Know About Caterpillars Go to https://squarespace.com/oddanimalspecimens to get a free trial and 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Here's everything you never knew about caterpillars and butterflies. This video answers all of the following questions: - How do caterpillars breathe - Are caterpillars insects - How many legs do caterpillars have - What are spiracles - What are prolegs - How do caterpillars hold on to twigs - How do caterpillars metamorphosize into a chrysalis - How to tell a male monarch butterfly from a female monarch butterfly monarch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4B6cni0-nmA) 2023-05-26T10:00Z 5M followers, 2.3M engagements "Cracking Open [---] Ultra-Rare Fossils Heres What I Found MERCH IS OUT NOW Here's the link: https://oddanimalspecimens.com/ In this video I crack open and reveal a number of fossils. They include plant fossils and animal fossils. They're from the Pennsylvanian period of the Carboniferous - which makes them around [---] million years old. They were all collected from the Mazon Creek fossil beds in Illinois. Specimen use made possible by the Chicago Academy of Sciences. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join odd animal specimens" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5RyAkY-8J9A) 2023-12-02T14:00Z 5M followers, 1M engagements "Everything You Didn't Know About Backyard Animals Go to https://squarespace.com/oddanimalspecimens to get a free trial and 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Here's everything you never knew about backyard animals. This video answers all of the following questions: - How to identify a dragonfly - How to identify a damselfly - What's the difference between dragonflies and damselflies - How do frogs catch insects - Do frogs shoot out their tongues - How do frog tongues work - How do birds sleep - Why do birds sleep with one eye open - What are roly poly bugs - What are pill" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6BR8OCagW6M) 2023-06-23T10:00Z 5M followers, 2.8M engagements "Chrysalis vs Cocoon - What's the Difference What's the difference between a chrysalis and a cocoon Aren't they the same thing It turns out they are very different. This video answers the following questions: Are chrysalises and cocoons the same What is a cocoon What is a chrysalis Do butterflies make chrysalises or cocoons Do moths make chrysalises or cocoons How do caterpillars make cocoons How do caterpillars make chrysalises #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join animal facts insect facts chrysalis cocoon butterfly" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6OpVMvRU9Ao) 2024-09-20T15:52Z 5M followers, 7.2M engagements "This Flounder Has Weird Eyes This video answers the question: Why do flounders have two eyes on one side of their face Flounders a type of flatfish are originally born with an eye on either side of their face. As they grow one eye migrates to the other side. This is because they don't swim upright like other fish but instead spend their time flat on the ocean floor. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology flounder flatfish shorts science animals zoology biology marine life odd animal specimens natural history museum animal specimens museum specimens" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6PoxIBTAEa8) 2023-02-16T16:37Z 5M followers, 24.1M engagements "Sawfish - Their Saws are NOT What You Think Sawfish saws are weird. Are they teeth A mouth A nose #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. animals science shorts animals science shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6bgFSCooOBU) 2021-10-20T10:00Z 5M followers, 36.7M engagements "What's Inside a Conch Shell This video is about conches and sea snails. It discusses what conches and sea snails look like without their shells and can help answer the following questions: - What does a conch look like without its shell - What does a sea snail look like without its shell - What's inside a conch shell - How to identify a conch shell - Do conches have eyes - Do conches have mouths - How do conches move - How do sea snails move - How to tell the difference between a conch and a sea snail - How do sea snails breathe - How do conches breathe - How do snails make their shells - How" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=888EOAUfbFs) 2024-02-23T05:00Z 5M followers, 1.7M engagements "Pulling Out a Horse's Tooth How long are horse teeth In this video we find out. We learn how horse teeth grow similarly to push-up ice cream treats. The majority of a horse's tooth is hidden below their gumline. When the exposed tooth wears down the tooth can push up to replace the worn out portion. We also look at the length of porcupine teeth and monkey teeth. This video answers the following questions. What do horse teeth look like How long are a horse's teeth How long are horse teeth How do horse teeth grow #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8x_KIV6E_Pg) 2025-05-10T15:17Z 5M followers, 58.1M engagements "The Fish With The Most Teeth What fish has the most teeth In this video we explore this question and find an answer. I thought sharks have the most teeth but I was wrong. Many other fish like bowfin for example can have a ton of teeth all over the place. The fish with the most teeth is actually a channel catfish. This video answers the following questions: What fish has the most teeth Do sharks have the most teeth What do shark teeth look like What do fish teeth look like Do fish have teeth What do catfish teeth look like Do catfish have teeth Where do fish have teeth #shorts Specimen use" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=92C1ZoNDFyI) 2025-06-13T14:35Z 5M followers, 9.4M engagements "Did You Get It Right Did you get it right This is a skull identification breakdown. We look at a small mammal skull and try to identify what animal it is by looking at its shape and anatomy. In effect it's a skull ID. #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join skull identification animal skull ID animal skull identification animal skull mammal skull mammal skull ID odd animal specimens shorts zoology animal facts skull identification animal skull ID animal skull identification animal skull mammal skull mammal skull ID odd" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AGVke_bEukI) 2024-07-26T16:12Z 5M followers, 7.3M engagements "What Sound Do Giraffes Make What sound do giraffes make Do giraffes make sound at all It turns out they do. In this video we hear a giraffe vocalization and compare it to sounds that come from camels koalas and hyenas. This video answers the questions: - Do giraffes make sounds - What sound does a giraffe make - What sound do giraffes makes - What is the sound of a giraffe call - What sound do hyenas make - What does a hyena's laugh sound like - What sound do camels make - What sound do koalas make #shorts Specimen use made possible by: The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. Join this" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Bnp-fwyktOg) 2024-11-22T17:22Z 5M followers, 18.2M engagements "Whats Inside a Wasp Nest In this video we open up an enormous wasp nest to find out what's inside. We see the layers of envelope that surround the nest and we find the layers of comb that the wasps develop inside. This video answers the following questions: What's inside a wasp nest What's inside a hornet nest What's inside a bald faced hornet nest Join this channel to get access to perks: #shorts hornet nest wasp nest yellow jacket nest hornet wasp yellow jacket bald faced hornet bald faced hornet nest insect facts odd animal specimens hornet nest wasp nest yellow jacket nest hornet wasp" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=D2Y9Fhd44w0) 2024-11-15T19:09Z 5M followers, 28.3M engagements "You Eat This Insect Every Day This is a bug that people unknowingly eat nearly everyday. It's an insect called a "cochineal" and is often used in food as a red dye. You might find it in the ingredients of candy - like Nerd Gummy Clusters - food and even cosmetics under the name "carmine color". This video answers the questions: Are there insects in candy What is a cochineal What is carmine color #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join odd animal specimens cochineal carmine color insects in food carmine nerds gummy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=D5gaBrSHX6I) 2024-10-10T16:33Z 5M followers, 34.3M engagements "Opening a Jar of Snapping Turtles In this video I find some amazing things in a jar full of snapping turtles. Two headed turtle. Turtle embryos. Neat. Opening a Jar of Snapping Turtles. This specimen is part of the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology (UMMZ) Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. animals science animals science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DfAJ2KhPwv0) 2021-11-10T12:00Z 5M followers, 2.2M engagements "Platypus - Venom Spikes In this video I explain how male platypus have venom spikes. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. animals science shorts animals science shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EKIhFm4Lq-s) 2021-11-22T13:00Z 5M followers, 976.9K engagements "The Fly That Hatches Out of Your Skin The Human Botfly - What insects can live inside of us Well here's an interesting parasitic insect called a human botfly. With the help of a mosquito human botfly larvae can burrow inside of our skin. Inside of us they'll grow to be over an inch long. Then they'll emerge and metamorphosize into adult flies. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join human botfly botfly insect parasitic insect insect facts fly facts odd animal specimens insect parasites human botfly botfly insect parasitic insect" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ET_ZBqseUWQ) 2024-07-12T14:35Z 5M followers, 11.9M engagements "Sea Lamprey - I Bought [--] Million Sea Lampreys Sea Lampreys are weird. They are parasitic fish. I bought too many. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. animals science shorts animals science shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EpfI4OvsENQ) 2021-10-22T10:00Z 5M followers, 10.5M engagements "What's Inside an Eel Mouth Moray eels have a second set of jaws called pharyngeal jaws located in the back of their throats. In this video we take a close look at those jaws and learn how moray eels use them to eat. This video answers the questions: What's inside an eel's mouth What's inside a moray eel mouth What do eel jaws look like What do pharyngeal jaws look like What does a eel's second set of jaws look like How do eels eat How do moray eels eat #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Join this channel to get access to perks:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ErR4kPMN-CU) 2025-03-20T14:55Z 5M followers, 29.6M engagements "What Mammal Has The Most Teeth In this video we answer the question: What mammal has the most teeth We go over the number of teeth you would find in different animals like anteaters rats beavers lions chimpanzees bears opossums and dolphins. This video answers the questions: Which mammal has the most teeth How many teeth does an ant eater have How many teeth does a rat have How many teeth does a lion have How many teeth does a chimpanzee have How many teeth does a bear have How many teeth does an opossum have How many teeth does a dolphin have Specimen use made possible by the University of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FaujtycbGao) 2025-01-23T18:26Z 5M followers, 9.5M engagements "This Insect Is An Imposter I thought this insect was a bumblebee but I was wrong. Bumblebees have fuzzy abdomens. This insect has a smooth abdomen. Large bees with smooth abdomens are an entirely different species called carpenter bees. In this video we learn the differences between bumblebees and carpenter bees and how to tell them apart visually. This video answers the following questions: What is the difference between bumblebees and carpenter bees What does a bumblebee look like What does a carpenter bee look like How to tell the difference between a bumblebee and a carpenter bee How to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fs7ga029Ujk) 2025-09-04T16:18Z 5M followers, 2.7M engagements "The Fungus Living Inside Your Throat Aspergillus fungus is an organism that lives inside of our throats. It is extraordinarily common. We're able to breathe out its spores and if someone else breathes those spores in our fungus can begin to grow inside their throat. #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join odd animal specimens science fungus Aspergillus throat fungus shorts odd animal specimens science fungus Aspergillus throat fungus shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JLr1uYUrNwg) 2024-01-17T15:06Z 5M followers, 4.9M engagements "Did you get it right What time Animal Skull Speedrun #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Animals Science Shorts Odd Animal Specimens Animals Science Shorts Odd Animal Specimens" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JlvnmW6ebao) 2023-02-14T16:45Z 5M followers, 12.3M engagements "This Worm Lives Inside Your Stomach This video is about tapeworms. It answers the following questions: What are tapeworms How do tapeworms work How do we get tapeworms How do people get tapeworms How do tapeworms survive inside of us Do tapeworms eat our stomachs What do tapeworms eat Where do tapeworms come from #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join tapeworm tapeworms tapeworm facts worms odd animal specimens tape worm shorts tapeworm tapeworms tapeworm facts worms odd animal specimens tape worm shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KxoG9pATV80) 2024-09-05T16:19Z 5M followers, 7.1M engagements "Why Is Horseshoe Crab Blood So Expensive Go to https://mondly.app/oddanimalspecimens to get 96% off lifetime access to [--] languages and start learning today. This video explains how and why horseshoe crab blood is used to test vaccines medical equipment and other injectable medicines for bacteria and contamination. It tells a brief history of vaccine testing and explains the science behind the limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL) test. It also goes over previously used tests like the rabbit pyrogen test (RPT) that were commonly used before horseshoe crabs. This video answers the following" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MbP47XPEM0Q) 2025-01-24T11:00Z 5M followers, 735.7K engagements "Everything You Didn't Know About Desert Animals Want to restore the planet's ecosystems and see your impact in monthly videos The first [---] people to join Planet Wild will get the first month for free at https://planetwild.com/r/oddanimalspecimens/join/8 If you want to get to know them better first check out their mission saving elephants with honeybees https://planetwild.com/r/oddanimalspecimens/m10/8 Here's everything you never knew about desert animals. This video answers all of the following questions - Do camels store water in their humps - Why do camels have humps - What is the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NnG60FPUPYI) 2024-08-31T10:00Z 5M followers, 1.3M engagements "How do snakes breathe while eating How do snakes breathe while swallowing large prey Inside a snake's mouth is a tube called a "glottis". They breathe out of this tube. it acts kind of like a snorkel allowing them to breathe while eating. #shorts snakes how do snakes breathe how do snakes breathe while eating how do snakes breathe while they eat zoology snake herpetology animals science odd animal specimens shorts snakes how do snakes breathe how do snakes breathe while eating how do snakes breathe while they eat zoology snake herpetology animals science odd animal specimens shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PUgtGDKzme4) 2023-05-19T15:53Z 5M followers, 8.7M engagements "Stingray - How Stingrays Sting Stingrays sting in interesting ways. They have a weird barb at the base of their tail. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. Animals Science Shorts Animals Science Shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PtKj5yGJbO4) 2021-10-27T10:00Z 5M followers, 23M engagements "What's Inside a Pufferfish What's inside a pufferfish And what are pufferfish spines What are blowfish spines Are they bones Or something else In this video we find out the answer by looking at a pufferfish skeleton and comparing it to other fish like a piranha and a silver bream. This video answers the questions: What are pufferfish spines What are blowfish spines What's inside a pufferfish What's inside a blowfish Are pufferfish spines bones Are blowfish spines bones How hard are pufferfish spines Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Join this channel" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QSjoDKuZ0Sg) 2024-08-03T10:00Z 5M followers, 4.6M engagements "How Big is the World's Biggest Moth What is the world's largest moth In this video we go through a variety of moths smallest to largest including a comet moth and Hercules moth until we land on the biggest moth on earth - the Atlas Moth. This video answers the following questions: How big is the world's biggest moth How big is the largest moth on earth How big is the smallest moth on earth What is the world's biggest moth What is the world's largest moth How big is a comet moth How big is a hercules moth How big is an atlas moth Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RScyMQ9uLBw) 2024-12-13T16:35Z 5M followers, 3.5M engagements "Two Headed Snake - Is This [--] or [--] Snakes This is an unusual garter snake with two heads. Do you think it's one snake or two snakes #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. animals science shorts animals science shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=S1RGnlDPBPs) 2021-11-05T12:00Z 5M followers, 7.1M engagements "Flying Squirrel Specimens But They Keep Getting Bigger Here's everything you never knew about Flying Squirrels. This video answers all of the following questions: - What is the largest flying squirrel - How do flying squirrels fly - What is a patagium We show off some interesting specimens including a Northern Flying Squirrel an Indian Giant Flying Squirrel and a Red Giant Flying Squirrel Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology odd animal specimens squirrel flying squirrel largest flying squirrel big flying squirrel Indian Giant Flying Squirrel Red Giant" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SFNRsBDXImw) 2023-02-24T11:00Z 5M followers, 263K engagements "How Do Flies Bite How do flies bite In this video we explore the answer. Biting flies have six "blades" on their faces. These are also called "stylets". Each stylet has a specific role in the biting process. The stylets that we see in this video come from a horse fly. Specimen use made possible by the Chicago Academy of Sciences Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join fly flies biting fly horse fly how do flies bite insect facts insects odd animal specimens science shorts deer fly black fly horse flies fly flies biting fly horse" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UaBbliXjxH4) 2024-05-13T16:18Z 5M followers, 18.7M engagements "This Insect Is a Wasp Imposter Bee and wasp mimics are common insects that you might find in your yard. One key difference is the number of wings. Wasps and bees have four wings while their mimics only have two. These mimics are a type of fly known as hoverflies also called flower flies or syrphids. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join hoverfly flower fly wasp mimic bee mimic syrphids hoverfly vs bee hoverfly vs wasp bumble bee mimic wasp" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WwSF7a1a4HQ) 2024-03-02T17:57Z 5M followers, 21.6M engagements "Did You Get It Right Did you get it right This is a skull identification breakdown. We look at a small mammal skull and try to identify what animal it is by looking at its shape and anatomy. In effect it's a skull ID. Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology #shorts skull speedrun skull identification animal skull identification animal skull ID skull ID odd animal specimens odd animal specimens skull speedrun skull speedrun skull identification animal skull identification animal skull ID skull ID odd animal specimens odd animal specimens skull speedrun" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Xw0bpqZ7KFY) 2024-09-27T15:59Z 5M followers, 1.6M engagements "What's Inside an Antelope Horn What's inside an antelope horn In this video we find out. We look inside a variety of horns and learn that a true animal horn is composed of a bony core and a keratin sheath. We find out what's inside a bison horn a goat horn a kudu horn and a antelope / gazelle horn. In the wild the keratin sheath is fused to the animal's skull. This video answers the following questions: What's inside an antelope horn What's inside a gazelle horn What's inside a bison horn What's inside a goat horn What's inside a kudu horn What's inside an animal horn What are animal horns" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aL-xKeeoO1Y) 2025-04-25T14:57Z 5M followers, 40.2M engagements "My Vampire Deer Skull This is a Musk Deer. They evolved long canine teeth instead on antlers. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology science deer chinese water deer mammal vampire skull zoology biology odd animal specimens musk deer science deer chinese water deer mammal vampire skull zoology biology odd animal specimens musk deer" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=b7fa8AV5dwM) 2022-08-16T15:57Z 5M followers, 2.2M engagements "Squirrel Bones Glow Under UV Lights In this video we explain why squirrel bones glow under UV black lights. This is true exclusively for one species of squirrel - the eastern fox squirrel. In the video we explain why this happens and show what a squirrel skull looks like as it fluoresces under a UV black light. This video answers the questions: What animals fluoresce under UV light What animal bones fluoresce under a UV lights How does fluorescence work What is the science behind fluorescence Why do some things fluoresce What do squirrel bones look like under a UV light Specimen use made" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cfz9HvzCnow) 2025-02-13T16:38Z 5M followers, 12.1M engagements "The Strange Bones Inside a Parrotfish Parrotfish have an unusual set of bones in the back of their mouths - an extra set of teeth. These teeth are specifically used to grind up coral skeletons. The ground up skeletons turn into sand which the parrotfish release into the ocean. Around 80% of the sand found on tropical beaches comes from parrotfish. This video answers the following questions: Where does sand come from Do parrotfish make sand How do parrotfish make sand Is sand parrotfish poop Do parrotfish poop out sand #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=de52lejYG74) 2025-06-21T18:36Z 5M followers, 8.7M engagements "What's Inside a Wasp Nest In this video we dissect a wasp nest to discover what's inside. This video answers the following question: What's inside a wasp nest What's inside a bald faced hornet nest What's inside a hornet nest What is a mud dauber Why are wasp nests layered How do wasps hatch out of comb What kind of wasps make round nests that hang from trees What kind of wasps make paper nests What's inside a paper wasp nest Specimen use made possible by: The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Charlie-Puddle The first video on my second" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dsM5yBFABMk) 2024-11-02T10:00Z 5M followers, 5.1M engagements "Scorpions Glow Under UV Lights In this video we explain why scorpions glow under UV black lights. This is true for nearly all scorpions. In the video we explain why this happens we show other animals that glow (like eastern fox squirrels) and show what a scorpion looks like as it fluoresces under UV black lights. This video answers the questions: What animals fluoresce under UV lights Do scorpions fluoresce under UV lights Do scorpions glow under black lights Do scorpions glow under UV lights How does fluorescence work What is the science behind fluorescence Why do some things fluoresce What" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eEJDUcpHPi8) 2025-04-19T13:51Z 5M followers, 57.5M engagements "Caterpillars Have Mostly Fake Legs Caterpillars have mostly fake legs but where are they If you look at the front of a caterpillar you'll see [--] "true legs". If you look at the middle of a caterpillar you'll see [--] "fake" legs called "prolegs". #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join caterpillar caterpillar facts insect facts caterpillar legs caterpillar fake legs caterpillar prolegs caterpillar true legs odd animal specimens caterpillar insect shorts caterpillar caterpillar facts insect facts caterpillar legs caterpillar" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=es5_ommxHK4) 2024-05-03T16:54Z 5M followers, 4.2M engagements "Making Fabric From Caterpillar Cocoons Caterpillar cocoons can be used to make interesting fabric. First the cocoons are soaked in boiling water. Then they are unwound. The resulting fibers are twisted together to form thread which can be used to make silk. Silk is made from caterpillar cocoons. This video answers the following questions: What is silk How do caterpillars make silk How can you make silk from silk moth caterpillars How is silk made Is silk made from cocoons #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Join this channel to get access to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=frUcQ0gWtlo) 2025-06-27T13:57Z 5M followers, 19M engagements "The World's Largest Cricket If you place an animal on an island and allow it to evolve for millions of years something unusual can happen. That animal can become enormous. This phenomenon called island gigantism has created the world's largest cricket - the giant weta (giant wt) from New Zealand. This video answers the following questions: How big is a giant weta How big are giant wt Why are giant weta so big What is the world's largest cricket What is island gigantism How do insect evolve to be so big Why do insects evolve to be so big #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hajjw3KUjp8) 2025-06-05T16:01Z 5M followers, 35.4M engagements "What Sound Do Sloths Make What sound do sloths make Do sloths make sound at all It turns out sloths make a specific vocalization when they're ready to find a partner. In this video we compare a sloth's vocalization to the sounds that come from porcupines hippos and kangaroos. This video answers the questions: - Do sloths make sound - What sound does a sloth make - What sound do sloths make - What is the sound of a sloth call - What sound do porcupines make - What sound do hippos make - What sound does a hippopotamus make - What sound do kangaroos make #shorts Specimen use made possible by:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jM6bz4aglLc) 2024-12-21T15:02Z 5M followers, 2.7M engagements "Everything You Didn't Know About Grasshoppers Try Brilliant for free for [--] days at https://brilliant.org/oddanimalspecimens - the first [---] people who use this link will get 20% off an annual subscription Thanks to Brilliant for supporting this channel Here's everything you never knew about grasshoppers crickets locusts and katydids. This video answers all of the following questions: - What's the difference between a cricket and a grasshopper - What's the difference between a grasshopper and a katydid - What sound does a katydid make - How do crickets make noise - How do grasshoppers make" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jWx1wPKAkpc) 2023-07-14T10:00Z 5M followers, 2.8M engagements "Smallest vs Largest Flying Squirrel This video answers the question: What is the largest flying squirrel To provide an answer I show off a number of flying squirrel specimens in our collection. This includes a Southern Flying Squirrel Temminck's Flying Squirrel Red Cheeked Flying Squirrel Indian Giant Flying Squirrel and Red Giant Flying Squirrel #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Flying Squirrel Squirrel shorts science animals zoology animal facts biology odd animal specimens natural history museum animal specimens odd animal specimens shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kIrdd3d4paE) 2023-03-07T16:21Z 5M followers, 9M engagements "How do Chameleons Launch Their Tongues Here's how chameleons launch their tongues out of their mouths. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. chameleon animal science zoology odd animal specimens herpetology shorts chameleon animal science zoology odd animal specimens herpetology shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lZ20Rb2jipA) 2022-03-01T12:00Z 5M followers, 3.5M engagements "Why Frogs Were Used As Pregnancy Tests Want to restore the planet's ecosystems and see your impact in monthly videos The first [---] people to join Planet Wild will get the first month for free at https://planetwild.com/r/oddanimalspecimens/join If you want to get to know them better first check out their latest YouTube video saving lost frogs in Ecuador: https://planetwild.com/r/oddanimalspecimens/m16 This video discusses the history of frog pregnancy tests and chytrid fungus. Before at-home pregnancy tests existed people used frogs to determine if they were pregnant. The use of frog pregnancy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ngS-DBtAD3M) 2024-06-28T10:00Z 5M followers, 1.1M engagements "You Eat This Insect Resin Everyday This is a dried insect product that people unknowingly eat nearly everyday. It's from an insect called a "lac insect" and is often used in food as a glaze. You might find it in the ingredients of candy - like Whoppers Malted Milk Balls - food and even cosmetics under the name "lac resin" or "confectioner's glaze". This video answers the questions: Are there insects in candy Are there insects in food Are there insects in cosmetics What is lac resin What is confectioner's glaze #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oW5G0CLXHAU) 2024-12-06T16:42Z 5M followers, 23.4M engagements "Why Are Piranha Bites So Dangerous What makes a piranha's bite so dangerous In this video we take a close look at piranha teeth and see how each individual piranha tooth is connected to the one next to it. Together these teeth make one continuous blade. This makes their bite incredibly effective. This video answers the following questions: What's inside a piranha's mouth What inside a piranha mouth What do piranha teeth look like How do piranha's bite Why are piranha bites so dangerous Why are piranhas so dangerous #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qlQAYniluCI) 2025-02-20T16:55Z 5M followers, 20.7M engagements "How Do Oysters Make Pearls How do oysters make pearls In this video we learn how. It turns out oysters make pearls as a defense mechanism. If a parasite or foreign material enters their shell oysters can coat it with layers of nacre turning it into a pearl. #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join oysters pearls oyster pearls pearl facts animal facts odd animal specimens how do oysters make pearls pearl oyster pearl shorts oysters pearls oyster pearls pearl facts animal facts odd animal specimens how do oysters make pearls" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vf1WFQf_qaQ) 2024-08-01T16:26Z 5M followers, 2.3M engagements "Moth Infected with Zombie Fungus This is a moth infected by a parasitic fungus. Many insects can be parasitized by fungi like this. Some people call these zombie fungus. Specimen use provided by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology #shorts shorts insect moth fungus fungi parasitic fungi zombie fungus zombie fungus insects zombie fungus bugs cordyceps fungus cordyceps shorts insect moth fungus fungi parasitic fungi zombie fungus zombie fungus insects zombie fungus bugs cordyceps fungus cordyceps" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wI9GRPedjzE) 2023-01-24T17:35Z 5M followers, 9.2M engagements "This Animal Is An Imposter Did you guess the animal right I thought this was a gazelle but I was wrong. Gazelles have long straight horns. This animal has "s" shaped horns. Animals with curved horns like this are an entirely different species - they're impala. Interestingly both gazelles and impalas are a type of antelope. In this video we learn the difference between gazelles and impalas. This video answers the questions: What is the difference between a gazelle and an impala What do gazelle horns look like What does an impala look like What does a gazelle look like What do impala horns look" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=waQiNDSzWKE) 2025-07-28T14:30Z 5M followers, 1.8M engagements "Male Octopus vs Female Octopus Here's how to tell if an octopus is a male or a female. Just look at the end of their arms. If any of the arms has a scoop at the end or a hectocotylus it's a male. If not it's a female. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology octopus shorts science animals zoology biology marine life odd animal specimens natural history museum animal specimens museum specimen octopus shorts science animals zoology biology marine life odd animal specimens natural history museum animal specimens museum specimen" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wsJRTTzdpos) 2023-01-12T16:35Z 5M followers, 24.4M engagements "How Big Can Kidney Stones Get In this video we show off some extremely large stones that can grow inside your body. We look at kidney stones gallstones and bladder stones. This video answers the following questions: How large can kidney stones get How large can kidney stones grow inside your body How big are gallstones How big are bladder stones How big are kidney stones What do kidney stones look like What do gallstones look like What do bladder stones look like #shorts This video was made in collaboration with the International Museum of Surgical Science in Chicago Illinois. Their public" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wuyqTPv7srw) 2025-03-15T16:03Z 5M followers, 14.7M engagements "This Fish is an Imposter Fish that can inflate their bodies go by many names: pufferfish blowfish bubblefish globefish and porcupinefish. However these names refer to different types of fish that people often mix up. In this video we go over the main difference between pufferfish and porcupine fish. Pufferfish are smooth while porcupinefish have spines. This video will answer the questions: What is a porcupinefish What is a pufferfish What is the difference between a pufferfish and a porcupinefish Pufferfish vs porcupinefish #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yMb0xgpOMAc) 2025-01-11T16:45Z 5M followers, 11.6M engagements "The Truth About My Pufferfish I finally admit the truth about my pufferfish. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/OddAnimalSpecimens YOUTUBE MEMBER: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4ytCWhtYuTw) 2022-06-23T10:00Z 4M followers, 252.4K engagements "Looking at My Blue Morpho Under a Microscope Let's looks at some butterflies under a microscope. We check out a blue morpho brighter morpho Madagascan Sunset Moth and a Glasswing Butterfly. Subscribe for more Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5BqiCTXm104) 2022-08-26T10:00Z 3.5M followers, 40.2K engagements "Snail - How Snails Go To The Bathroom Snail "go to the bathroom" out of their necks. How weird is that #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=96uI-yIfzjY) 2021-11-17T13:00Z 4.9M followers, 1.8M engagements "What's Inside a Snail Shell This is a Giant African Snail. Here's what a snail looks like without a shell. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AnmmxfPd7pM) 2022-10-25T15:39Z 4.9M followers, 4.4M engagements "My Cabinet of Mutant Animals Mutant porcupines and albino muskrats. This mammal collection cabinet is outstanding. Tiktok: @OddAnimalSpecimens Instagram: @OddAnimalSpecimens" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CDOSBcWg-Ag) 2022-02-23T12:00Z 4.8M followers, 170.3K engagements "Animal Mind Control Get Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/odd - Enter promo code ODD for 83% off and get [--] extra months for free This video describes various studies where scientists have successfully controlled the minds / movements of animals. Rhesus Monkey Video: https://youtu.be/11jYgToTqMY 1st Rat Study: https://tinyurl.com/4p7668ej 2nd Rat Study w/ Diagram: https://www.nature.com/articles/417037a Cockroach Study: https://www.embs.org/pulse/articles/roach-biobots/ Cockroach Video 1: https://youtu.be/gmbEX7zDzog Cockroach Video 2: https://youtu.be/yQ8MB62w7jA Giant Beetle Study:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=F7bC--8UUSA) 2023-03-17T10:00Z 4M followers, 81.3K engagements "My Ultra-Rare Butterfly This is our bilateral gynandromorphic butterfly. The rarest animal and butterfly in the entire collection" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KyaCa5nriCQ) 2022-02-21T12:00Z 4.9M followers, 303K engagements "I Didn't Know What Was Growing Inside. In this video I open up a leaf gall to see the insect growing inside. #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=STBuW-4apcg) 2023-10-17T15:25Z 3.1M followers, 2.9M engagements "Mini Pigs Are a Lie Go to https://squarespace.com/oddanimalspecimens to get a free trial and 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. In this video we discuss the 2000s phenomenon of teacup pigs. They're also called mini pigs and micro pigs. Many celebrities purchased mini pigs during the height of their popularity - but are mini pigs even real" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TqBG8UMIlPM) 2023-04-14T10:00Z 3.9M followers, 128.4K engagements "Why do Geoducks look like that Geoducks are burrowing clams that look a little odd. #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Zk0XdD2SgAg) 2021-07-12T11:00Z 4.9M followers, 5.7M engagements "Solenodon - A Venomous Mammal This video is about one of the world's only venomous mammals. Here's how they inject their venom. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hS4uQFwqSck) 2022-11-15T16:17Z 4.9M followers, 4.7M engagements "My Collection of Unusual Birds Coots Rails Cranes. In my collection of unusual birds you can find the strangest things" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iChDRzaTU3I) 2022-03-05T12:00Z 4M followers, 103.2K engagements "What is a Blowhole This video answers the question: what is a blowhole If you look at this dolphin / porpoise skull it all makes sense. A blowhole is basically a set of nostrils on the very top of an animal's head. Dolphins porpoise and whales all have blowholes. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oDS6nj3t0wo) 2023-02-28T17:37Z 4.9M followers, 3.6M engagements "My Giant Salamander Collection Check out the largest salamanders in the world. Here we have a Giant Pacific Salamander a Hellbender and a Giant Japanese Salamander. The Giant Japanese Salamander is one of the largest in the world - close to the Giant Chinese Salamander in size. Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pfqdfhoiny0) 2022-11-19T19:02Z 4.9M followers, 348.9K engagements "Opening a Jar of Hammerhead Sharks Opening a Jar of Hammerhead Sharks. Here we take a look at the anatomy of hammerhead sharks. We have lots of questions about this odd ocean animal. Turns out this was a collection of bonnethead sharks a.k.a. shovelhead sharks. #animals #sharks #science Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qMWaC3EQ6z4) 2021-09-22T11:00Z 4.8M followers, 421.6K engagements "I Found a Jar of Hands I found a jar of primate hands in my closet. Let's try and identify them. Hello everyone from tik tok" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uGJxIzbYuRc) 2021-12-06T12:00Z 4.8M followers, 697.2K engagements "That Time Scientists Gave Monkeys Money You're gonna want to watch until the end. Trust me. This video details an experiment done at Yale where they documented what happened when they taught monkeys to use money. Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=y2M0fzcYlgI) 2022-11-06T11:00Z 4.3M followers, 210.1K engagements "Sea Lampreys Are Terrifying Let's look into the mouth of a Sea Lamprey. Sea Lampreys are invasive parasites. #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=069LSa30heM) 2021-06-22T17:28Z 5M followers, 3.1M engagements "It's Mouth Gets Huge This Slingjaw Wrasse can hyperextend its mouth to slurp up other small fish to eat. Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=24MPayNmiEc) 2023-04-27T15:36Z 5M followers, 5.7M engagements "Manatee Teeth Aren't Normal These teeth grow in such a weird way. #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2RsRG-vaBpw) 2022-03-21T11:00Z 5M followers, 6M engagements "Scientists Prove Size Matters Scientists found that female swordtail fish prefer "smaller" males. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4davjRnLtwQ) 2022-12-06T17:17Z 5M followers, 12.6M engagements "Did you get it right What time Animal Skull Speedrun #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4giMCJ0kp2c) 2022-12-08T11:00Z 5M followers, 4.2M engagements "What's Inside a Rattlesnake Rattle In this video we find out what's inside a rattlesnake rattle to learn how rattlesnakes make noise. I thought they made noise like maracas and have little bits inside of them that knock around but I was wrong. Instead rattlesnake rattles are composed of a number of different segments that nest together. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5XEZR75oPcs) 2024-04-13T10:00Z 4.9M followers, 13.2M engagements "How Do Lionfish Inject Venom This video answers the question: How do lionfish inject venom Lionfish a type of invasive fish have venomous spines. Those spines are lined with venom glands. When a spine pierces something skin on the spine is peeled back tearing the venom glands and releasing venom. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=78b9ZDGli-A) 2023-03-10T16:37Z 5M followers, 2.7M engagements "Did you get it right What time Animal Skull Speedrun #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7Wk00m_N6nk) 2022-11-29T16:33Z 5M followers, 5.6M engagements "Everything You Didn't Know About Secret Backyard Animals If youre struggling consider therapy with my sponsor BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/animal for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs. Here's everything you never knew about common animals. This video answers all of the following questions: - How to identify a monarch butterfly - What is a viceroy butterfly - What's the difference between a monarch buttery and a viceroy butterfly - Why do hawks fly in groups - How do hawks stay in the air - Why do birds of prey fly in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9lEjxIkqNnM) 2023-09-22T10:00Z 5M followers, 1.4M engagements "How Do Squids Move Around Squid - Here's how squids move around. They suck water into their mantel then shoot it out of a siphon / funnel. Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CrsiRrUxqAY) 2023-04-01T13:35Z 4.9M followers, 121.3K engagements "Spiny Lizards Have Fake Heads This spiny lizard - aka Spiny Devil Lizard / Moloch - has a weird defense mechanism. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=D8vJPfYSRp8) 2022-06-15T14:46Z 5M followers, 13.6M engagements "Armadillos Always Have Quadruplets Here's how armadillos always give birth to identical quadruplets. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Des8OvJVOxk) 2022-03-09T12:00Z 5M followers, 1.2M engagements "Goliath Frog - The Largest Frog in the Entire World In this video I tell you why the Goliath Frog is the largest frog in the entire world. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SMwdK1ZIx5c) 2021-11-15T13:00Z 5M followers, 2.2M engagements "Frogs Were the First Reliable Pregnancy Test Before modern pregnancy tests they used frogs. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=X3NHRdr3yXM) 2022-06-17T16:00Z 5M followers, 14.5M engagements "Did you get it right What time Animal Skull Speedrun by Odd Animal Specimens. Did you get it #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XsHCDMq770o) 2023-03-16T15:39Z 5M followers, 11.2M engagements "How Black Widow Spiders Inject Venom Take a close look at my black widow spider. #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cqYpEM0AZF4) 2021-07-09T11:00Z 5M followers, 10.2M engagements "Mouse Vertebrae vs Whale Vertebrae Here's a comparison of different animal vertebrae. I show a vertebra from a mouse squirrel raccoon chimpanzee giraffe dolphin and a whale. Even though they are different sizes they share the same general shape. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dVxq5Q4s_dc) 2023-02-09T16:45Z 5M followers, 96.4M engagements "Why do these ants have giant rear ends Why does this ant have such a large rear end / abdomen In this video I explain the answer. This is a honeypot ant. Select members of honeypot ant colonies called repletes live their lives as giant storage tanks. They hold onto to a mass amount of food in their abdomens which other worker ants can access in times when food is scare. #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=f3VVjTqEUo4) 2024-03-28T16:24Z 4.9M followers, 4M engagements "Why do Hammerhead Sharks have hammer heads Why do hammerhead sharks have hammer-shaped heads In this video we answer that question. It all has to do with their electroreceptors also called Ampullae of Lorenzini. Hammerheads evolved wider heads because it allowed their electroreceptors to spread over a wider area which allows them to detect more fish (to eat). #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=l5m2bzPcnYk) 2024-04-08T14:38Z 5M followers, 28.9M engagements "Giant Whale Vertebrae This animal vertebra is huge. #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=71cxTsKvYB8) 2022-03-29T11:00Z 5M followers, 3.5M engagements "I Found a Box of Animal Bones Click here for the answer: https://youtu.be/uDt-ZY8WWts Do you know what animal this is #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7k8u3TF--gI) 2022-03-23T11:00Z 5M followers, 1.2M engagements "Why Do Paddlefish Have Giant Noses This is a paddlefish - they have big noses or rostrums that can sense small electrical signals emitted by zooplankton. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GrKvWJKapQI) 2022-12-02T17:16Z 5M followers, 4.7M engagements "These Mites Live On Your Face Right Now This video discusses face mites - also known as eyelash mites. These are arthropods in the genus demodex that live inside your hair follicles. #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KdElFQDF450) 2024-01-09T17:32Z 5M followers, 22.4M engagements "How do Rattlesnake Rattles Make Sound Rattlesnake rattles make sound in an interesting way. Here's how. #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QcLAgHsEKUE) 2021-07-07T11:00Z 5M followers, 79.6M engagements "Male Sharks vs Female Sharks How to tell if your sharks are male or female. This works for most sharks not just hammerheads. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kXnihEaBweo) 2022-06-20T15:49Z 5M followers, 19.6M engagements "Squid Beak under a Microscope This short-finned squid has an interesting beak. Colossal Squid beaks are enormous. #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0ooYZr8OaVw) 2021-07-05T11:00Z 5M followers, 3.9M engagements "I Found Unknown Animal Bones Can you guess what animal this is Let's try and identify it. Science Frog Animals bullfrog salamander skeleton animal skeleton animal identification animal bones reptile amphibian anura toad Science Frog Animals bullfrog salamander skeleton animal skeleton animal identification animal bones reptile amphibian anura toad" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fj61ijdYcHU) 2022-02-02T12:00Z 5M followers, 78.4K engagements "My Bluest Butterfly This is the bluest butterfly in my collection. It's not a blue morpho. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology shorts shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LMQymX9G3hY) 2022-08-11T12:41Z 5M followers, 12.8M engagements "Strangest Insect in My Collection The Violin Beetle is a very odd insect. #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gZPCQ4HTisY) 2021-07-02T11:00Z 5M followers, 2.1M engagements "Did you get it right What time This is an animal skull ID speedrun by Odd Animal Specimens. Specimen use provided by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. #shorts animals science shorts odd animal specimens odd animal specimens skull identification skull identification skull identification speedrun animals science shorts odd animal specimens odd animal specimens skull identification skull identification skull identification speedrun" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lsWLyqwuBcY) 2023-05-25T16:56Z 5M followers, 17.8M engagements "Horn Shark Egg - The Weirdest Animal Egg on Earth Horn shark eggs are honestly the weirdest screw shaped eggs on earth. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rzHvsZ_gVm8) 2021-10-29T10:00Z 5M followers, 5.4M engagements "How do flying fish fly How do flying fish fly They extend their oversized pectoral fins which catch air like wings. Specimen use made possible by University of Michigan Museum of Zoology #shorts flying fish odd animal specimens fish biology zoology science natural history museum animal specimens animals flying fish odd animal specimens fish biology zoology science natural history museum animal specimens animals" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uYOFVrXAdnI) 2023-05-09T15:41Z 5M followers, 6.3M engagements "Skull ID Speedrun #3 Did you get it At what time Can you identify this animal skull #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uYo92SGjMlo) 2022-03-30T11:00Z 5M followers, 2.4M engagements "Everything You Didn't Know About Fluorescent Animals With CyberGhost you can get 84% off just $2.03 per month + [--] months free by clicking this link: https://cyberghostvpn.com/AnimalSpecimens In this video we go over everything you didn't know about fluorescent animals. Specifically we look at animals that fluoresce and glow under UV / ultraviolet light. This video answers the following questions: What animals fluoresce under UV light What animals fluoresce under ultraviolet light What animals glow Why are certain animal fluorescent Why do fluorescent animals glow Why do fluorescent things" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3D5JUg0vfSM) 2025-10-04T10:00Z 5M followers, 145K engagements "How Do Starfish See Do starfish have eyes How do starfish see In this video we answer the question. Starfish do in fact have eyes. They have a single eye at the end of each arm. The use those eyes to look around the ocean floor. #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join starfish starfish eyes do starfish have eyes how do starfish see starfish facts ocean animal facts odd animal specimens animals science shorts starfish starfish eyes do starfish have eyes how do starfish see starfish facts ocean animal facts odd animal" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7-YVv1jEYw0) 2024-04-26T16:22Z 5M followers, 4.8M engagements "Why do beaver skulls have that gap Hey why beavers have weird skulls. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. animals science shorts animals science shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=84QbJJxWAeI) 2022-06-13T19:42Z 5M followers, 4.1M engagements "Seahorse - Dyed Specimens Are Crazy This dyed seahorse specimen is so cool. It has a strange skeleton. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. animals science shorts animals science shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AWDs_863TpM) 2021-10-25T10:00Z 5M followers, 2.5M engagements "Bat Wings Are Just Giant Hands I thought bats flapped their wings like birds but bat wings are more like giant webbed hands. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology animals science bats bats flying bat bat wings natural history odd animal specimens animals science bats bats flying bat bat wings natural history odd animal specimens" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HKhltBZQ8as) 2022-12-20T17:04Z 5M followers, 3M engagements "Insects Breathe Weird Did you know insects where like this #shorts animals shorts animals shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Rk7AZQk11HU) 2022-03-31T11:00Z 5M followers, 1.4M engagements "How Does a Chrysalis Breathe How does a butterfly chrysalis breathe In this video we find out the answer. Butterfly chrysalises have small holes on their side called spiracles that can open and close. They can breathe in oxygen through those holes. #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join chrysalis butterfly chrysalis chrysalis breathing insect facts chrysalis facts butterfly facts caterpillar facts odd animal specimens shorts chrysalis butterfly chrysalis chrysalis breathing insect facts chrysalis facts butterfly facts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UAzrqZvqx0w) 2024-03-22T15:24Z 5M followers, 8.5M engagements "How Are Starfish Born This video is about baby starfish larvae. Here are the links to the videos I mentioned: VANOXmicroscopy: https://youtu.be/X8iGeHaX6m4 Igor Adameyko: https://youtu.be/dbyR6tmkKV4 Penny McDonald: https://youtu.be/5XiTOvSt1nw Reddit Post: https://www.reddit.com/r/NatureIsFuckingLit/comments/xaaqe6/starfish_larvae/ Starfish Odd Animal Specimens Baby Biology Animals Ocean Animals Nature Is Fucking Lit Reddit Starfish Odd Animal Specimens Baby Biology Animals Ocean Animals Nature Is Fucking Lit Reddit" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-GPTeNmB0Ho) 2022-09-19T10:00Z 5M followers, 105.9K engagements "What Is An Anglerfish Lure Check out my miniature anglerfish's lure. My Channel: youtube.com/oddanimalspecimens #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. animals science shorts animals science shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HM_E0kiCVGE) 2022-06-09T17:59Z 5M followers, 2.8M engagements "The Star Nosed Mole - Weird Nose Explained Here are the secrets behind a star nosed mole's nose. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. shorts mole star nosed mole animals science odd animal specimens odd animal specimens tiktok shorts mole star nosed mole animals science odd animal specimens odd animal specimens tiktok" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SC6jHhh9Ubs) 2022-03-07T12:00Z 5M followers, 988.6K engagements "What's Inside a Kidney What's inside a kidney In this video we learn how kidneys clean our blood while looking inside the central and outer areas of a sheep kidney. It's a basic kidney dissection. This video answers the following questions: - What's Inside a kidney - How do kidneys work - How do kidneys clean our blood - What does the inside of a kidney look like #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join kidney human anatomy facts human anatomy odd animal specimens kidneys what's inside a kidney kidney dissection kidney" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bSE1jLisX4M) 2025-01-31T16:52Z 5M followers, 4.1M engagements "The Largest Animal "Private" Bone This is a comparison video where we look at baculum from different animals. We compare a squirrel baculum to a baculum from a monkey weasel otter beaver coyote racoon dog bear and ultimately a walrus. What animal has the biggest baculum The answer is in this video. Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-QK9H9QNpLQ) 2024-10-04T16:40Z 5M followers, 8.4M engagements "Where Is a Sea Urchin's Mouth Where is a sea urchin's mouth In this video we find out the answer. If you flip a sea urchin over on their underside you will find five small teeth. Sea urchins use these teeth to chomp on their food. Sometimes this mouth is referred to as "Aristotle's lantern". So if you were asking "Do sea urchin's have mouths" or "What does a sea urchin mouth look like" Here is your answer. #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join sea urchin sea urchin mouth aristotle's lantern sea urchin teeth sea urchin" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1pbZBnpORks) 2024-07-07T16:04Z 5M followers, 2.6M engagements "I Found a Snake with Legs This snake has leg bones. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. Animals Science Shorts Animals Science Shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4U-R2OehPJU) 2022-03-18T04:00Z 5M followers, 28M engagements "Uncovering Fluorescent Animals At Night With CyberGhost you can get 84% off just $2.03 per month + [--] months free by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/4o46Z9z In this video we go outside and search for fluorescent animals and plants using a UV flashlight. We find fluorescent scorpions fluorescent hornworms fluorescent caterpillars fluorescent smilax fluorescent golf balls and even a fluorescent muffin. This video answers the question: What do scorpions look like under a UV light What do fluorescent animals look like What animals fluoresce What common animals fluoresce What common animals glow" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=69s73NStBvU) 2025-10-07T14:21Z 5M followers, 230.4K engagements "Giant Fish Eye Bones Sailfish have giant eye bones. Even bigger than Atlantic Marlins. These are also called scleral rings. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. odd animal specimens Odd Animal Specimens Fish Marlin Sailfish ichthyology Biology Zoology Science Eye Bone Shorts odd animal specimens Odd Animal Specimens Fish Marlin Sailfish ichthyology Biology Zoology Science Eye Bone Shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7Gk3devtk8U) 2022-06-22T15:57Z 5M followers, 13.2M engagements "What's Inside a Stingray Stinger In this video we take a close look at a stingray stinger also known as a stingray barb. We learn how stingrays sting and how they inject venom. This video answers the following questions: What's inside a stingray stinger What's inside a stingray barb How big is a stingray stinger How big is a stingray barb How do stingrays sting Where is a stingray's stinger How do stingrays inject venom Do stingrays have venom How big is a stingray Specimen use made possible by: The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology My second channel:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BVNBiWjuuYQ) 2025-03-08T11:00Z 5M followers, 1.3M engagements "What's Inside a Hermit Crab Shell Thanks to Bespoke Post for sponsoring this video New subscribers get 20% off their first box of awesome go to https://bespokepost.com/oas20 and enter code OAS20 at checkout. This video is about hermit crabs. It discusses what hermit crabs look like without their shells and can help answer the following questions: - What does a hermit crab look like without its shell - What's inside a hermit crab shell - Do hermit crabs poop inside their shells - How many legs do hermit crabs have - When do hermit crabs get their shells - Are hermit crabs born with their" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=B_A8sEPEZ74) 2024-01-19T05:00Z 5M followers, 1M engagements "Did you get it right What time Animal Skull Speedrun #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology animals science shorts animals science shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Lh-gnq9hQx4) 2022-11-17T16:51Z 5M followers, 8.4M engagements "Everything You Didn't Know About Starfish ✅ Support my channel and get Fishing Clash on your iOS/Android device for free https://fishingclash.link/OddAnimalSpecimens Use my gift code STARFISH to get a $20 reward and share your biggest catch in the pinned comment Here's everything you never knew about starfish also known as sea stars. This video answers all of the following questions: - How many arms do starfish have - What starfish have more than five arms - How do starfish move - What's the difference between a starfish and a brittle star - Starfish vs Brittle Star - What is a madreporite -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Slf8KBc35H0) 2023-08-11T15:31Z 5M followers, 3.6M engagements "9 Whale Facts You've Never Heard Before Here's everything you never knew about whales. This video answers all of the following questions: - What is whale baleen - Do all whales have baleen - Do whales have teeth - What whale has the biggest teeth - How big is a whale vertebra - How do whales breathe - What is a blowhole Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Odd animal specimens whale whale baleen baleen biology science zoology whales How Does Whale Baleen Work whale facts whale teeth natural history museum animal specimens museum specimens Odd animal" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VARBC6jmD-Y) 2023-02-10T11:00Z 5M followers, 404.4K engagements "Skull ID Speedrun #5 Did you get it What time Can you identify this animal skull #shorts animals shorts animals shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZZQEwdo8R9c) 2022-04-04T11:00Z 5M followers, 2.9M engagements "Ticks Become 100x Their Original Size (Part 2) Here's everything you never knew about ticks. This video answers all of the following questions: - Are ticks insects - What ticks give you lyme disease - How to ID a deer tick - How big can a tick get - How do ticks get so big - How can a tick grow so much Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join Ticks Deer Tick Lyme Disease Tick ID Odd Animal Specimens Tick Entomology Tick Facts Insect Facts Insect Collection" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aoH1ROFD4Ms) 2023-07-07T10:00Z 5M followers, 556.8K engagements "What Are Pufferfish Spines Let's find out what IS a pufferfish spine Become a Member - CLICK the "JOIN" button on my channel youtube.com/OddAnimalSpecimens #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. animals science shorts animals science shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dSexF7EzmGI) 2022-06-07T20:00Z 5M followers, 44.7M engagements "Did you get it right What time Animal Skull Speedrun #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Animals Science Shorts Animals Science Shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eNKIH2Kd4_A) 2022-11-01T16:13Z 5M followers, 10.6M engagements "How Big is The World's Biggest Wasp What is the world's biggest wasp In this video we compare several large wasp species to discover the answer. We'll look at European hornets Asian giant hornets yellow jackets mud daubers and even tarantula hawk wasps. Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join giant wasp giant insect insect facts tarantula hawk wasp asian giant hornet odd animal specimens yellow jacket hornet wasp insect giant wasp giant insect insect facts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hpeeo3AAg1w) 2024-08-16T16:37Z 5M followers, 16.8M engagements "Male Seahorse vs Female Seahorse This video is about seahorses. It answers the question: How can I tell if a seahorse is male or female The answer has to do with their torso shape. If the torso is shaped like a "P" - it's a female. If the torso is shaped like a "D" - it's a male. Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology #shorts Odd Animal Specimens Seahorse Male vs Female Seahorse Biology Science Zoology Seahorses Male Seahorse Female Seahorse shorts Natural History Museum Museum Specimens Odd Animal Specimens Seahorse Male vs Female Seahorse Biology Science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=m2h4qeqEGw8) 2023-02-07T16:45Z 5M followers, 13.1M engagements "Skull ID Speedrun #4 Did you get it How long did it take Try and identify this animal skull. #shorts animals shorts animals shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tgVPwZyltl0) 2022-03-28T11:00Z 5M followers, 4.8M engagements "What Is The Largest Queen Insect What is the largest insect queen In this video we compare the sizes of different queen insects. Bumblebee queens are fairly large. Wasp queens are large as well. Ant queens can grow to an impressive size but the largest queen insect is the termite queen. This video answers the following questions: How big is a queen bee How big is a queen bumblebee How big is a queen wasp How big is a queen ant How big is a queen termite What's the biggest queen insect What's the biggest insect queen #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vos_iNoJnuo) 2025-05-22T15:25Z 5M followers, 20.1M engagements "Octopus Suckers vs Squid Suckers This video compares the suckers on squid arms and octopus arms by looking at them up close. Unlike octopus suckers we can see that squid suckers have hooks and serrated teeth on them. The video discusses the following information: - Squid vs Octopus - Octopus suckers up close - Hooks and teeth on squid suckers Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology #shorts Odd Animal Specimens octopus squid octopus tentacles octopus suction cups natural history museum Squid arms Octopus arms animals science Odd Animal Specimens octopus squid" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0l7k79TME-s) 2023-01-31T16:08Z 5M followers, 22.4M engagements "Sea Lampreys Are Weird How much blood can a sea lamprey consume in a day #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology animals science shorts animals science shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=269lHhycyAI) 2022-11-05T13:53Z 5M followers, 12.2M engagements "The Truth About Dragonflies This is not a dragonfly. It's a different insect with smaller eyes that rests with its wings open. It's called a damselfly. This video explains the differences between a dragonfly and a damselfly. #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join dragonfly damselfly insect facts dragonfly vs damselfly animal facts odd animal specimens shorts dragonfly damselfly insect facts dragonfly vs damselfly animal facts odd animal specimens shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5us5C_w-T58) 2024-02-09T15:42Z 5M followers, 15.2M engagements "How Do Squids Move Around Squid - Here's how squids move around. They suck water into their mantel then shoot it out of a siphon. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology animals science shorts odd animal specimens squid octopus marine animals zoology natural history animals specimens animals science shorts odd animal specimens squid octopus marine animals zoology natural history animals specimens" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6aWfQtl_1cM) 2022-12-15T17:03Z 5M followers, 74.7M engagements "Everything You Didn't Know About Giant Beetles Thanks to Bespoke Post for sponsoring this video New subscribers get 20% off their first box of awesome go to https://bespokepost.com/oas20 and enter code OAS20 at checkout. Specimen use made possible by the Chicago Academy of Sciences. Here's everything you didn't know about giant beetles. This video primarily attempts to answer the question what is the world's biggest beetle The video answers and discusses the following questions: - What is the world's biggest beetle - What is the biggest rhinoceros beetle - What is the biggest longhorn beetle" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7Ro1yDykZyE) 2023-11-15T12:00Z 5M followers, 1.5M engagements "Tarsiers Have Enormous Eyes This is Tarsier. #shorts tarsier tarsier monkey tarsier animal animal shorts odd animal specimens tarsier tarsier monkey tarsier animal animal shorts odd animal specimens" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8Be9ZOWq4Ws) 2022-03-10T12:00Z 5M followers, 4.7M engagements "Caterpillar Infected with Zombie Fungus Here's a caterpillar that was infected with a parasitic fungus. Cordyceps are a type of fungus that does things similar to this. The parasitic fungus sprouts out of the caterpillar's head. It is very long. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology caterpillar shorts science animals zoology biology odd animal speicmens natural history museum animal specimens museum specimen zombie fungus cordyceps cordyceps fungus cordyceps infection caterpillar shorts science animals zoology biology odd animal speicmens natural" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=999nQz-Xgos) 2023-02-21T17:02Z 5M followers, 9.2M engagements "Everything You Didn't Know About Birds Go to https://kiwico.com/charlie or use code "CHARLIE" to get 50% off your first month of Kiwi Co Here's everything you never knew about birds. This video answers all of the following questions: - How do birds breathe - Do birds have hollow bones - How do birds make sound - How do birds sing - What are the strangest bird calls - How do birds sing two notes at once - What is a gynandromorphic cardinal - What are some bird group names Specimens used in this video are preserved at the Chicago Academy of Sciences. You can visit the Academy's collections at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ak_JHJ38d08) 2023-10-13T10:00Z 5M followers, 1.9M engagements "This Egg is Nature's Greatest Scam Go to https://squarespace.com/oddanimalspecimens to get a free trial and 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Here's everything you never knew about Cuckoos and Brood Parasites. This video answers all of the following questions: - What birds lay their eggs in other nests - What are Cuckoos - Do cuckoo chicks push other chicks out of the nest - What are brood parasites - Do cuckoos lay their eggs in wren nests These questions are answered by examining footage of a cuckoo egg in a wren nest seeing the cuckoo hatchling push its siblings out of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C3dAeJEA2DI) 2023-06-09T10:00Z 5M followers, 1.5M engagements "Did you get it right What time Animal Skull Speedrun #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology animals science shorts animals science shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Cb07e0VZDCE) 2022-11-12T11:00Z 5M followers, 55.1M engagements "Crickets Don't Chirp With Their Legs Crickets don't chirp with their legs. Instead they rub the file on one wing against the edge of the other wing. #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join crickets grasshoppers how crickets chirp crickets vs grasshoppers how crickets make noise animal facts insect facts odd animal specimens shorts crickets grasshoppers how crickets chirp crickets vs grasshoppers how crickets make noise animal facts insect facts odd animal specimens shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DP_vRZI_obI) 2024-02-05T16:27Z 5M followers, 12M engagements "The REAL Reason Chameleons Change Color In this video we discuss the real reason that chameleons change color. We look at real unedited videos of chameleons changing color and discuss the misconception that chameleons camouflage or blend in with their environment. More often than not chameleons are changing color to represent their mood. This video answers the following questions: How do chameleons change color Why do chameleons change color Do chameleons camouflage What colors do chameleons change Can chameleons change any color We also discuss the pigment and crystals within a chameleon's" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Dd7UVLkuxC4) 2023-10-27T10:00Z 5M followers, 1.9M engagements "What's Inside a Snail Shell Here's everything you never knew about snails. This video answers all of the following questions: - What's inside a snail shell - How do snails breathe - How to tell if a snail is a male or female - Do snails give birth - Do snails lay eggs Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology odd animal specimens snail snail shell snail without shell What's Inside a Snail Shell Biology science zoology mollusks odd animal specimens snail snail shell snail without shell What's Inside a Snail Shell Biology science zoology mollusks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=F8n4YlscIbI) 2023-01-20T11:00Z 5M followers, 2.9M engagements "These Clownfish Switched Genders All clownfish are born male and only some change genders to female. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. odd animal specimens odd animal specimens fish clownfish biology zoology ichthyology science shorts odd animal specimens odd animal specimens fish clownfish biology zoology ichthyology science shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H4Fol5uqI04) 2022-06-16T15:23Z 5M followers, 14.3M engagements "Ticks Become 100x Their Original Size Here's everything you never knew about ticks. This video answers all of the following questions: - Are ticks insects - Do ticks jump - What ticks give you lyme disease - How to ID a deer tick - What diseases can you get from a tick - How big can a tick get Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Ticks Deer Tick Lyme Disease Tick ID Odd Animal Specimens Dog Tick Gopher Tortoise Tick Natural History Museum Insect Specimens Entomology Insect Collection Zoology Tick Ticks Deer Tick Lyme Disease Tick ID Odd Animal Specimens" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HuDg56rIPsk) 2023-05-05T10:00Z 5M followers, 6.4M engagements "How do Remora Stick to Sharks Here's how remora stick to sharks. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. shorts remora sharks remora fish animals science odd animal specimens shorts remora sharks remora fish animals science odd animal specimens" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=I1FijeVP55Q) 2022-03-03T12:00Z 5M followers, 21.3M engagements "What's Inside a Kidney Make sure to download Beast Lord: The New Land with the link: https://beastlord.onelink.me/4a2w/OddAnimalSpecimens Use code BL777 to receive a special bonus #BeastLord #AnimalGame #LionGame In this video we dissect a kidney in order to find out whats inside. We learn about how kidneys filter our blood how blood flows through the kidneys and how urine is made. This video answers the following questions: Whats inside a kidney What do kidneys look like What do kidneys do What are kidneys for How do kidneys clean our blood How do kidneys filter blood How do kidneys work How" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JCUnY57NE10) 2024-12-06T11:00Z 5M followers, 1.1M engagements "Caecilians - Giant Fanged Worms Caecilians are kind of like giant worms with big fangs. Weird. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. animals science shorts animals science shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=M9DBjBwCTdM) 2021-11-12T13:00Z 5M followers, 22.9M engagements "What's Inside a Conch Shell I've always wondered what's inside a conch shell What does a conch look like with its shell removed Here we take a look at a conch animal without its shell to answer that question. #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join conch without shell conch animal conch shell what's inside a conch shell animal facts shell facts odd animal specimens conch without shell conch animal conch shell what's inside a conch shell animal facts shell facts odd animal specimens" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NRorsbCzWUE) 2024-03-09T18:36Z 5M followers, 7.6M engagements "What is a Narwhal Horn I thought a narwhal's horn grows out of its forehead like a unicorn. I was wrong. The truth is their horn is not a horn at all - it's a giant tooth or tusk that grows out of their mouth. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology odd animal specimens narwhal narwhal tusk narwhal horn What is a narwhal horn whale shorts animals science odd animal specimens tiktok odd animal specimens narwhal narwhal tusk narwhal horn What is a narwhal horn whale shorts animals science odd animal specimens tiktok" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q3LCwUcUduY) 2023-01-10T16:43Z 5M followers, 5.3M engagements "My Bald Eagle Collection Here are some of my giant birds. Bald Eagles Red Tailed Hawks and California Condors. Animals Birds Bald Eagle Odd Animal Specimens Science Animals Birds Bald Eagle Odd Animal Specimens Science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_1EiixLYGrY) 2022-02-14T12:00Z 5M followers, 2M engagements "How Rare Are Your Traits Go to https://squarespace.com/oddanimalspecimens to get a free trial and 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Here's everything you never knew about unique / heritable humans traits. This video answers all of the following questions: - What percent of people have a palmaris longus - What thumbprint type is the most common - How rare is a hitchhiker's thumb - What percentage of people are double jointed - How common is a detached earlobe - How common is curly hair - What is a preauricular pit odd animal specimens hitchhiker's thumb hitchhiker's thumb vs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_rqNyEZERmk) 2023-05-12T10:00Z 5M followers, 728.5K engagements "Bushmaster - How Do Snakes Inject Venom This bushmaster fang will show us how snakes inject venom. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. animals science shorts animals science shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cPUqWPVAuhU) 2021-11-10T13:00Z 5M followers, 1.1M engagements "Scallops Have [---] Eyes Scallops have [---] eyes and they can swim. Here's the full video: https://youtu.be/g_c8qHy_WNA #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join scallops scallop scallops swimming scallop eyes animals science odd animal specimens shorts scallops scallop scallops swimming scallop eyes animals science odd animal specimens shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cYuntthN6G4) 2023-09-27T16:57Z 5M followers, 11.7M engagements "Bighorn Sheep - Did you expect this I removed the horns from a bighorn sheep. I didn't expect it to look like this. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology animals science shorts animals science shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=caEAyQE-UCA) 2022-10-28T15:40Z 5M followers, 41.3M engagements "How Big Can a Tick Get This is a Gopher Tortoise Tick the largest tick species in North America. After feeding on a tortoise they can get huge. #shorts shorts tick tick insect science entomology biology zoology insect insects insect collection odd animal specimens shorts tick tick insect science entomology biology zoology insect insects insect collection odd animal specimens" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=f_f89F05nrI) 2023-04-25T15:59Z 5M followers, 39M engagements "Everything You Didn't Know About Ocean Animals Use code ODDANIMAL50 to get 50% off your first Factor box at https://bit.ly/3s5ClFa Here's everything you never knew about ocean animals. This video answers all of the following questions: - What is a scallop - Do scallops have eyes - Where are a scallop's eyes - Do scallops swim - How do scallops swim - How did people make buttons out of mussel shells - How do sea urchins move around - Do sea urchins have teeth - What are sand dollars - Are sand dollars animals - Do sand dollars move - How do sand dollars eat - What's inside a sand dollar - Do" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=g_c8qHy_WNA) 2023-08-25T10:00Z 5M followers, 5.2M engagements "Starfish Eat Unlike Any Other Animal How do starfish eat I thought starfish eat like sea urchins. Sea urchins have teeth on their undersides. However that's not correct. Starfish don't have teeth. Instead they can push their stomachs out of their bodies and digest their food externally. #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join starfish star fish starfish eating sea urchin animal facts ocean animal facts how do starfish eat odd animal specimens starfish mouth starfish star fish starfish eating sea urchin animal facts ocean" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hvoz7C4UrB8) 2024-11-29T16:34Z 5M followers, 10.3M engagements "This Insect Is Born Pregnant Leaf insects drop their eggs onto the ground. Horseshoe crabs can lay [-----] eggs in one night. But in this video we discuss one animal that has the strangest pregnancy of them all. Aphids exhibit something called "telescoping pregnancies" or "telescopic generations" where their babies are pregnant with their own offspring. #shorts This videos answers the questions: What is a leaf insect How many eggs do horseshoe crabs lay How do aphids reproduce so fast What does an aphid look like Why do aphids have so many babies Join this channel to get access to perks:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kljBKc59TMM) 2025-10-24T16:17Z 5M followers, 1.5M engagements "How Do Snails Grow Their Shells How do snails grow their shells Their mantle adds layers of calcium carbonate to the opening edge of their shell making it longer and wider as the snail grows. #shorts Snail Snail Shell snail without shell how do snails get their shells snails animals science zoology odd animal specimens Snail Snail Shell snail without shell how do snails get their shells snails animals science zoology odd animal specimens" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ku-Om6xbT5Q) 2023-05-16T15:53Z 5M followers, 6.1M engagements "World's Biggest Salamander This is a Chinese Giant Salamander. The biggest / largest salamander in the world. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology animals science shorts animals science shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mRzwJE0nTf8) 2022-11-24T16:52Z 5M followers, 12.3M engagements "Horror Frog - Hairy Clawed Frog This is a horror frog. It's also known as a hairy frog or a wolverine frog. Horror Frogs break their toes and push them out of their skin to form claws. Weird. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Animals Science Shorts Animals Science Shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nOGsAiXJ-wk) 2022-10-19T19:13Z 5M followers, 8.8M engagements "How Does Whale Baleen Work In this video I explain how whale baleen works. This is whale baleen from a humpback whale. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology animals science shorts whales baleen whale humpback whale animals science shorts whales baleen whale humpback whale" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tVmd4xwzqY4) 2022-12-13T16:37Z 5M followers, 74.4M engagements "Animal Speedrun to Celebrate [-------] Followers on TikTok Did you get it What time Go to my channel and click "JOIN" for exclusive tours of my collection #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. shorts animals science shorts animals science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uDGF0rpTxeo) 2022-06-08T15:42Z 5M followers, 8.1M engagements "Our Insects Were Infected with Zombie Fungus This is our collection of insects that have been infected by parasitic fungi. Some people will call a parasitic fungus a "zombie fungus". This is because the fungi can "infect" an insect's body and its mind. Others call them cordyceps but that's only one genus of parasitic fungi. In this video you will find a parasitized moth spider larvae caterpillar and cicada. This video answers the following questions: - What is parasitic fungi - What is zombie fungus - What insects are parasitized by zombie fungus - Does fungus kill insects - Can fungus" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vf_zW1OFAf0) 2023-01-28T11:00Z 5M followers, 2.9M engagements "What's Inside a Hermit Crab Shell What's inside a hermit crab shell Their curved abdomen hides inside. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join hermit crab shell hermit crab shell what's inside a hermit crab shell hermit crab without shell shorts animal facts hermit crab shell hermit crab shell what's inside a hermit crab shell hermit crab without shell shorts animal facts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=x_c-7M6WChc) 2024-01-15T16:40Z 5M followers, 4.4M engagements "I Was Wrong About Buffalo The animal that we all think is a buffalo is actual a bison. Most people refer to them as buffalo but the more correct name is American Bison. There are many other difference but let's start the buffalo vs bison explanation by getting the names right. Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology #shorts Buffalo Bison American Bison American Buffalo Natural History Animal Skull Odd Animal Specimens shorts animals science Buffalo Bison American Bison American Buffalo Natural History Animal Skull Odd Animal Specimens shorts animals science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zFXLBN8gqLE) 2023-01-26T16:37Z 5M followers, 12.4M engagements "This Insect Is Born Pregnant Leaf insects drop their eggs onto the ground. Horseshoe crabs can lay [-----] eggs in one night. But in this video we discuss one animal that has the strangest pregnancy of them all. Aphids exhibit something called "telescoping pregnancies" or "telescopic generations" where their babies are pregnant with their own offspring. #shorts This videos answers the questions: What is a leaf insect How many eggs do horseshoe crabs lay How do aphids reproduce so fast What does an aphid look like Why do aphids have so many babies Join this channel to get access to perks:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kljBKc59TMM) 2025-10-24T16:17Z 5M followers, 1.5M engagements "Uncovering Fluorescent Animals At Night With CyberGhost you can get 84% off just $2.03 per month + [--] months free by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/4o46Z9z In this video we go outside and search for fluorescent animals and plants using a UV flashlight. We find fluorescent scorpions fluorescent hornworms fluorescent caterpillars fluorescent smilax fluorescent golf balls and even a fluorescent muffin. This video answers the question: What do scorpions look like under a UV light What do fluorescent animals look like What animals fluoresce What common animals fluoresce What common animals glow" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=69s73NStBvU) 2025-10-07T14:21Z 5M followers, 230.4K engagements "Everything You Didn't Know About Fluorescent Animals With CyberGhost you can get 84% off just $2.03 per month + [--] months free by clicking this link: https://cyberghostvpn.com/AnimalSpecimens In this video we go over everything you didn't know about fluorescent animals. Specifically we look at animals that fluoresce and glow under UV / ultraviolet light. This video answers the following questions: What animals fluoresce under UV light What animals fluoresce under ultraviolet light What animals glow Why are certain animal fluorescent Why do fluorescent animals glow Why do fluorescent things" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3D5JUg0vfSM) 2025-10-04T10:00Z 5M followers, 145K engagements "This Insect Is An Imposter I thought this insect was a bumblebee but I was wrong. Bumblebees have fuzzy abdomens. This insect has a smooth abdomen. Large bees with smooth abdomens are an entirely different species called carpenter bees. In this video we learn the differences between bumblebees and carpenter bees and how to tell them apart visually. This video answers the following questions: What is the difference between bumblebees and carpenter bees What does a bumblebee look like What does a carpenter bee look like How to tell the difference between a bumblebee and a carpenter bee How to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fs7ga029Ujk) 2025-09-04T16:18Z 5M followers, 2.7M engagements "This Animal Is An Imposter Did you guess the animal right I thought this was a gazelle but I was wrong. Gazelles have long straight horns. This animal has "s" shaped horns. Animals with curved horns like this are an entirely different species - they're impala. Interestingly both gazelles and impalas are a type of antelope. In this video we learn the difference between gazelles and impalas. This video answers the questions: What is the difference between a gazelle and an impala What do gazelle horns look like What does an impala look like What does a gazelle look like What do impala horns look" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=waQiNDSzWKE) 2025-07-28T14:30Z 5M followers, 1.8M engagements "Why Are Howler Monkeys So Loud Why are howler monkeys so loud Their mating calls can be heard over three miles away. In this video we describe and show the anatomy that allows howler monkeys to make incredibly loud vocalizations. It all has to do with their enlarged hyoid bones. This bone acts like a resonance chamber that can amplifies certain sounds the monkey makes. This video answers the following questions: Why are howler monkeys so loud What is special about howler monkeys What is a hyoid bone How do hyoid bones amplify sound What do howler monkeys sound like #shorts Specimen use made" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0JZNq_BE30I) 2025-07-23T15:24Z 5M followers, 1.2M engagements "How Wide Can a Hippo Open Its Mouth Hippos have a unique trait: they have a wide and shallow jaw joint that allows them to open their mouths extremely wide. How wide can a hippo open its mouth Us humans can open our mouths about [--] degrees but hippos can open their mouths about [---] degrees. This video answers the following questions: How wide can a hippo open its mouth How wide can a hippopotamus open its mouth What is special about hippos What is special about hippopotamuses What are some hippo facts What are some facts about hippos Join this channel to get access to perks:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YX0pR4nN4IY) 2025-07-16T15:29Z 5M followers, 3.4M engagements "Flying Squirrels Glow Under UV Lights In this video we explain why flying squirrels glow under UV black lights. This is true for a variety of flying squirrel species. In the video we explain why this happens we show other animals that glow (like scorpions) and show what a flying squirrel looks like as it fluoresces under UV black lights. This video answers the questions: What animals fluoresce under UV lights Do flying squirrels fluoresce under UV lights Do scorpions glow under black lights Do flying squirrels glow under UV lights How does fluorescence work What is the science behind" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-d6EiFxbmWY) 2025-07-05T16:33Z 5M followers, 6.4M engagements "Making Fabric From Caterpillar Cocoons Caterpillar cocoons can be used to make interesting fabric. First the cocoons are soaked in boiling water. Then they are unwound. The resulting fibers are twisted together to form thread which can be used to make silk. Silk is made from caterpillar cocoons. This video answers the following questions: What is silk How do caterpillars make silk How can you make silk from silk moth caterpillars How is silk made Is silk made from cocoons #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Join this channel to get access to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=frUcQ0gWtlo) 2025-06-27T13:57Z 5M followers, 19M engagements "The Strange Bones Inside a Parrotfish Parrotfish have an unusual set of bones in the back of their mouths - an extra set of teeth. These teeth are specifically used to grind up coral skeletons. The ground up skeletons turn into sand which the parrotfish release into the ocean. Around 80% of the sand found on tropical beaches comes from parrotfish. This video answers the following questions: Where does sand come from Do parrotfish make sand How do parrotfish make sand Is sand parrotfish poop Do parrotfish poop out sand #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=de52lejYG74) 2025-06-21T18:36Z 5M followers, 8.7M engagements "The Fish With The Most Teeth What fish has the most teeth In this video we explore this question and find an answer. I thought sharks have the most teeth but I was wrong. Many other fish like bowfin for example can have a ton of teeth all over the place. The fish with the most teeth is actually a channel catfish. This video answers the following questions: What fish has the most teeth Do sharks have the most teeth What do shark teeth look like What do fish teeth look like Do fish have teeth What do catfish teeth look like Do catfish have teeth Where do fish have teeth #shorts Specimen use" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=92C1ZoNDFyI) 2025-06-13T14:35Z 5M followers, 9.4M engagements "The World's Largest Cricket If you place an animal on an island and allow it to evolve for millions of years something unusual can happen. That animal can become enormous. This phenomenon called island gigantism has created the world's largest cricket - the giant weta (giant wt) from New Zealand. This video answers the following questions: How big is a giant weta How big are giant wt Why are giant weta so big What is the world's largest cricket What is island gigantism How do insect evolve to be so big Why do insects evolve to be so big #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hajjw3KUjp8) 2025-06-05T16:01Z 5M followers, 35.4M engagements "What Is The Largest Queen Insect What is the largest insect queen In this video we compare the sizes of different queen insects. Bumblebee queens are fairly large. Wasp queens are large as well. Ant queens can grow to an impressive size but the largest queen insect is the termite queen. This video answers the following questions: How big is a queen bee How big is a queen bumblebee How big is a queen wasp How big is a queen ant How big is a queen termite What's the biggest queen insect What's the biggest insect queen #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vos_iNoJnuo) 2025-05-22T15:25Z 5M followers, 20.1M engagements "Pulling Out a Horse's Tooth How long are horse teeth In this video we find out. We learn how horse teeth grow similarly to push-up ice cream treats. The majority of a horse's tooth is hidden below their gumline. When the exposed tooth wears down the tooth can push up to replace the worn out portion. We also look at the length of porcupine teeth and monkey teeth. This video answers the following questions. What do horse teeth look like How long are a horse's teeth How long are horse teeth How do horse teeth grow #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8x_KIV6E_Pg) 2025-05-10T15:17Z 5M followers, 58.1M engagements "What's Inside an Antelope Horn What's inside an antelope horn In this video we find out. We look inside a variety of horns and learn that a true animal horn is composed of a bony core and a keratin sheath. We find out what's inside a bison horn a goat horn a kudu horn and a antelope / gazelle horn. In the wild the keratin sheath is fused to the animal's skull. This video answers the following questions: What's inside an antelope horn What's inside a gazelle horn What's inside a bison horn What's inside a goat horn What's inside a kudu horn What's inside an animal horn What are animal horns" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aL-xKeeoO1Y) 2025-04-25T14:57Z 5M followers, 40.2M engagements "Scorpions Glow Under UV Lights In this video we explain why scorpions glow under UV black lights. This is true for nearly all scorpions. In the video we explain why this happens we show other animals that glow (like eastern fox squirrels) and show what a scorpion looks like as it fluoresces under UV black lights. This video answers the questions: What animals fluoresce under UV lights Do scorpions fluoresce under UV lights Do scorpions glow under black lights Do scorpions glow under UV lights How does fluorescence work What is the science behind fluorescence Why do some things fluoresce What" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eEJDUcpHPi8) 2025-04-19T13:51Z 5M followers, 57.5M engagements "Inside An Orchid Bee's Giant Legs Orchid bees have giant back legs. Male orchid bees specifically have very large hind tibias. In this video we explain how orchid bees collect flower fragrances in their back legs and create their own unique perfumes. They attract female orchid bees using these fragrances. This video answers the questions: What is an orchid bee What are orchid bees What do orchid bees look like Why do orchid bees have big back legs How do orchid bees make perfume Do orchid bees make perfume #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Join" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lY-XZiONRXc) 2025-04-12T16:14Z 5M followers, 3.8M engagements "What's Inside an Armadillo Shell What's inside an armadillo shell How are armadillo shells made In this video we learn the answer. It turns out inside an armadillo's skin are a bunch of tiny bones. As the armadillo grows these bones expand and fuse together forming their shell. This video answers the following questions: What's inside an armadillo shell How do armadillo shells form How do armadillos make their shells What are armadillo shells made out of Are armadillo shells made out of bone Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. #shorts Join this channel" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=om2oq73xDHs) 2025-04-03T15:18Z 5M followers, 22.1M engagements "What's Inside an Eel Mouth Moray eels have a second set of jaws called pharyngeal jaws located in the back of their throats. In this video we take a close look at those jaws and learn how moray eels use them to eat. This video answers the questions: What's inside an eel's mouth What's inside a moray eel mouth What do eel jaws look like What do pharyngeal jaws look like What does a eel's second set of jaws look like How do eels eat How do moray eels eat #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Join this channel to get access to perks:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ErR4kPMN-CU) 2025-03-20T14:55Z 5M followers, 29.6M engagements "How Big Can Kidney Stones Get In this video we show off some extremely large stones that can grow inside your body. We look at kidney stones gallstones and bladder stones. This video answers the following questions: How large can kidney stones get How large can kidney stones grow inside your body How big are gallstones How big are bladder stones How big are kidney stones What do kidney stones look like What do gallstones look like What do bladder stones look like #shorts This video was made in collaboration with the International Museum of Surgical Science in Chicago Illinois. Their public" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wuyqTPv7srw) 2025-03-15T16:03Z 5M followers, 14.7M engagements "What's Inside a Stingray Stinger In this video we take a close look at a stingray stinger also known as a stingray barb. We learn how stingrays sting and how they inject venom. This video answers the following questions: What's inside a stingray stinger What's inside a stingray barb How big is a stingray stinger How big is a stingray barb How do stingrays sting Where is a stingray's stinger How do stingrays inject venom Do stingrays have venom How big is a stingray Specimen use made possible by: The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology My second channel:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BVNBiWjuuYQ) 2025-03-08T11:00Z 5M followers, 1.3M engagements "Why Are Piranha Bites So Dangerous What makes a piranha's bite so dangerous In this video we take a close look at piranha teeth and see how each individual piranha tooth is connected to the one next to it. Together these teeth make one continuous blade. This makes their bite incredibly effective. This video answers the following questions: What's inside a piranha's mouth What inside a piranha mouth What do piranha teeth look like How do piranha's bite Why are piranha bites so dangerous Why are piranhas so dangerous #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qlQAYniluCI) 2025-02-20T16:55Z 5M followers, 20.7M engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"How Wide Can a Hippo Open Its Mouth Hippos have a unique trait: they have a wide and shallow jaw joint that allows them to open their mouths extremely wide. How wide can a hippo open its mouth Us humans can open our mouths about [--] degrees but hippos can open their mouths about [---] degrees. This video answers the following questions: How wide can a hippo open its mouth How wide can a hippopotamus open its mouth What is special about hippos What is special about hippopotamuses What are some hippo facts What are some facts about hippos Join this channel to get access to perks:"
YouTube Link 2025-07-16T15:29Z 5M followers, 3.4M engagements
"Inside An Orchid Bee's Giant Legs Orchid bees have giant back legs. Male orchid bees specifically have very large hind tibias. In this video we explain how orchid bees collect flower fragrances in their back legs and create their own unique perfumes. They attract female orchid bees using these fragrances. This video answers the questions: What is an orchid bee What are orchid bees What do orchid bees look like Why do orchid bees have big back legs How do orchid bees make perfume Do orchid bees make perfume #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Join"
YouTube Link 2025-04-12T16:14Z 5M followers, 3.8M engagements
"What's Inside an Armadillo Shell What's inside an armadillo shell How are armadillo shells made In this video we learn the answer. It turns out inside an armadillo's skin are a bunch of tiny bones. As the armadillo grows these bones expand and fuse together forming their shell. This video answers the following questions: What's inside an armadillo shell How do armadillo shells form How do armadillos make their shells What are armadillo shells made out of Are armadillo shells made out of bone Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. #shorts Join this channel"
YouTube Link 2025-04-03T15:18Z 5M followers, 22.1M engagements
"Flying Squirrels Glow Under UV Lights In this video we explain why flying squirrels glow under UV black lights. This is true for a variety of flying squirrel species. In the video we explain why this happens we show other animals that glow (like scorpions) and show what a flying squirrel looks like as it fluoresces under UV black lights. This video answers the questions: What animals fluoresce under UV lights Do flying squirrels fluoresce under UV lights Do scorpions glow under black lights Do flying squirrels glow under UV lights How does fluorescence work What is the science behind"
YouTube Link 2025-07-05T16:33Z 5M followers, 6.4M engagements
"Why Are Howler Monkeys So Loud Why are howler monkeys so loud Their mating calls can be heard over three miles away. In this video we describe and show the anatomy that allows howler monkeys to make incredibly loud vocalizations. It all has to do with their enlarged hyoid bones. This bone acts like a resonance chamber that can amplifies certain sounds the monkey makes. This video answers the following questions: Why are howler monkeys so loud What is special about howler monkeys What is a hyoid bone How do hyoid bones amplify sound What do howler monkeys sound like #shorts Specimen use made"
YouTube Link 2025-07-23T15:24Z 5M followers, 1.2M engagements
"I put a camera inside a fish's mouth. This is the inside of a White Grouper's mouth. Fish gills look weird. #shorts Animals Science Shorts Animals Science Shorts"
YouTube Link 2022-02-01T12:00Z 5M followers, 749K engagements
"Everything You Didn't Know About Caterpillars Go to https://squarespace.com/oddanimalspecimens to get a free trial and 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Here's everything you never knew about caterpillars and butterflies. This video answers all of the following questions: - How do caterpillars breathe - Are caterpillars insects - How many legs do caterpillars have - What are spiracles - What are prolegs - How do caterpillars hold on to twigs - How do caterpillars metamorphosize into a chrysalis - How to tell a male monarch butterfly from a female monarch butterfly monarch"
YouTube Link 2023-05-26T10:00Z 5M followers, 2.3M engagements
"Cracking Open [---] Ultra-Rare Fossils Heres What I Found MERCH IS OUT NOW Here's the link: https://oddanimalspecimens.com/ In this video I crack open and reveal a number of fossils. They include plant fossils and animal fossils. They're from the Pennsylvanian period of the Carboniferous - which makes them around [---] million years old. They were all collected from the Mazon Creek fossil beds in Illinois. Specimen use made possible by the Chicago Academy of Sciences. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join odd animal specimens"
YouTube Link 2023-12-02T14:00Z 5M followers, 1M engagements
"Everything You Didn't Know About Backyard Animals Go to https://squarespace.com/oddanimalspecimens to get a free trial and 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Here's everything you never knew about backyard animals. This video answers all of the following questions: - How to identify a dragonfly - How to identify a damselfly - What's the difference between dragonflies and damselflies - How do frogs catch insects - Do frogs shoot out their tongues - How do frog tongues work - How do birds sleep - Why do birds sleep with one eye open - What are roly poly bugs - What are pill"
YouTube Link 2023-06-23T10:00Z 5M followers, 2.8M engagements
"Chrysalis vs Cocoon - What's the Difference What's the difference between a chrysalis and a cocoon Aren't they the same thing It turns out they are very different. This video answers the following questions: Are chrysalises and cocoons the same What is a cocoon What is a chrysalis Do butterflies make chrysalises or cocoons Do moths make chrysalises or cocoons How do caterpillars make cocoons How do caterpillars make chrysalises #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join animal facts insect facts chrysalis cocoon butterfly"
YouTube Link 2024-09-20T15:52Z 5M followers, 7.2M engagements
"This Flounder Has Weird Eyes This video answers the question: Why do flounders have two eyes on one side of their face Flounders a type of flatfish are originally born with an eye on either side of their face. As they grow one eye migrates to the other side. This is because they don't swim upright like other fish but instead spend their time flat on the ocean floor. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology flounder flatfish shorts science animals zoology biology marine life odd animal specimens natural history museum animal specimens museum specimens"
YouTube Link 2023-02-16T16:37Z 5M followers, 24.1M engagements
"Sawfish - Their Saws are NOT What You Think Sawfish saws are weird. Are they teeth A mouth A nose #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. animals science shorts animals science shorts"
YouTube Link 2021-10-20T10:00Z 5M followers, 36.7M engagements
"What's Inside a Conch Shell This video is about conches and sea snails. It discusses what conches and sea snails look like without their shells and can help answer the following questions: - What does a conch look like without its shell - What does a sea snail look like without its shell - What's inside a conch shell - How to identify a conch shell - Do conches have eyes - Do conches have mouths - How do conches move - How do sea snails move - How to tell the difference between a conch and a sea snail - How do sea snails breathe - How do conches breathe - How do snails make their shells - How"
YouTube Link 2024-02-23T05:00Z 5M followers, 1.7M engagements
"Pulling Out a Horse's Tooth How long are horse teeth In this video we find out. We learn how horse teeth grow similarly to push-up ice cream treats. The majority of a horse's tooth is hidden below their gumline. When the exposed tooth wears down the tooth can push up to replace the worn out portion. We also look at the length of porcupine teeth and monkey teeth. This video answers the following questions. What do horse teeth look like How long are a horse's teeth How long are horse teeth How do horse teeth grow #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology"
YouTube Link 2025-05-10T15:17Z 5M followers, 58.1M engagements
"The Fish With The Most Teeth What fish has the most teeth In this video we explore this question and find an answer. I thought sharks have the most teeth but I was wrong. Many other fish like bowfin for example can have a ton of teeth all over the place. The fish with the most teeth is actually a channel catfish. This video answers the following questions: What fish has the most teeth Do sharks have the most teeth What do shark teeth look like What do fish teeth look like Do fish have teeth What do catfish teeth look like Do catfish have teeth Where do fish have teeth #shorts Specimen use"
YouTube Link 2025-06-13T14:35Z 5M followers, 9.4M engagements
"Did You Get It Right Did you get it right This is a skull identification breakdown. We look at a small mammal skull and try to identify what animal it is by looking at its shape and anatomy. In effect it's a skull ID. #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join skull identification animal skull ID animal skull identification animal skull mammal skull mammal skull ID odd animal specimens shorts zoology animal facts skull identification animal skull ID animal skull identification animal skull mammal skull mammal skull ID odd"
YouTube Link 2024-07-26T16:12Z 5M followers, 7.3M engagements
"What Sound Do Giraffes Make What sound do giraffes make Do giraffes make sound at all It turns out they do. In this video we hear a giraffe vocalization and compare it to sounds that come from camels koalas and hyenas. This video answers the questions: - Do giraffes make sounds - What sound does a giraffe make - What sound do giraffes makes - What is the sound of a giraffe call - What sound do hyenas make - What does a hyena's laugh sound like - What sound do camels make - What sound do koalas make #shorts Specimen use made possible by: The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. Join this"
YouTube Link 2024-11-22T17:22Z 5M followers, 18.2M engagements
"Whats Inside a Wasp Nest In this video we open up an enormous wasp nest to find out what's inside. We see the layers of envelope that surround the nest and we find the layers of comb that the wasps develop inside. This video answers the following questions: What's inside a wasp nest What's inside a hornet nest What's inside a bald faced hornet nest Join this channel to get access to perks: #shorts hornet nest wasp nest yellow jacket nest hornet wasp yellow jacket bald faced hornet bald faced hornet nest insect facts odd animal specimens hornet nest wasp nest yellow jacket nest hornet wasp"
YouTube Link 2024-11-15T19:09Z 5M followers, 28.3M engagements
"You Eat This Insect Every Day This is a bug that people unknowingly eat nearly everyday. It's an insect called a "cochineal" and is often used in food as a red dye. You might find it in the ingredients of candy - like Nerd Gummy Clusters - food and even cosmetics under the name "carmine color". This video answers the questions: Are there insects in candy What is a cochineal What is carmine color #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join odd animal specimens cochineal carmine color insects in food carmine nerds gummy"
YouTube Link 2024-10-10T16:33Z 5M followers, 34.3M engagements
"Opening a Jar of Snapping Turtles In this video I find some amazing things in a jar full of snapping turtles. Two headed turtle. Turtle embryos. Neat. Opening a Jar of Snapping Turtles. This specimen is part of the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology (UMMZ) Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. animals science animals science"
YouTube Link 2021-11-10T12:00Z 5M followers, 2.2M engagements
"Platypus - Venom Spikes In this video I explain how male platypus have venom spikes. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. animals science shorts animals science shorts"
YouTube Link 2021-11-22T13:00Z 5M followers, 976.9K engagements
"The Fly That Hatches Out of Your Skin The Human Botfly - What insects can live inside of us Well here's an interesting parasitic insect called a human botfly. With the help of a mosquito human botfly larvae can burrow inside of our skin. Inside of us they'll grow to be over an inch long. Then they'll emerge and metamorphosize into adult flies. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join human botfly botfly insect parasitic insect insect facts fly facts odd animal specimens insect parasites human botfly botfly insect parasitic insect"
YouTube Link 2024-07-12T14:35Z 5M followers, 11.9M engagements
"Sea Lamprey - I Bought [--] Million Sea Lampreys Sea Lampreys are weird. They are parasitic fish. I bought too many. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. animals science shorts animals science shorts"
YouTube Link 2021-10-22T10:00Z 5M followers, 10.5M engagements
"What's Inside an Eel Mouth Moray eels have a second set of jaws called pharyngeal jaws located in the back of their throats. In this video we take a close look at those jaws and learn how moray eels use them to eat. This video answers the questions: What's inside an eel's mouth What's inside a moray eel mouth What do eel jaws look like What do pharyngeal jaws look like What does a eel's second set of jaws look like How do eels eat How do moray eels eat #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Join this channel to get access to perks:"
YouTube Link 2025-03-20T14:55Z 5M followers, 29.6M engagements
"What Mammal Has The Most Teeth In this video we answer the question: What mammal has the most teeth We go over the number of teeth you would find in different animals like anteaters rats beavers lions chimpanzees bears opossums and dolphins. This video answers the questions: Which mammal has the most teeth How many teeth does an ant eater have How many teeth does a rat have How many teeth does a lion have How many teeth does a chimpanzee have How many teeth does a bear have How many teeth does an opossum have How many teeth does a dolphin have Specimen use made possible by the University of"
YouTube Link 2025-01-23T18:26Z 5M followers, 9.5M engagements
"This Insect Is An Imposter I thought this insect was a bumblebee but I was wrong. Bumblebees have fuzzy abdomens. This insect has a smooth abdomen. Large bees with smooth abdomens are an entirely different species called carpenter bees. In this video we learn the differences between bumblebees and carpenter bees and how to tell them apart visually. This video answers the following questions: What is the difference between bumblebees and carpenter bees What does a bumblebee look like What does a carpenter bee look like How to tell the difference between a bumblebee and a carpenter bee How to"
YouTube Link 2025-09-04T16:18Z 5M followers, 2.7M engagements
"The Fungus Living Inside Your Throat Aspergillus fungus is an organism that lives inside of our throats. It is extraordinarily common. We're able to breathe out its spores and if someone else breathes those spores in our fungus can begin to grow inside their throat. #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join odd animal specimens science fungus Aspergillus throat fungus shorts odd animal specimens science fungus Aspergillus throat fungus shorts"
YouTube Link 2024-01-17T15:06Z 5M followers, 4.9M engagements
"Did you get it right What time Animal Skull Speedrun #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Animals Science Shorts Odd Animal Specimens Animals Science Shorts Odd Animal Specimens"
YouTube Link 2023-02-14T16:45Z 5M followers, 12.3M engagements
"This Worm Lives Inside Your Stomach This video is about tapeworms. It answers the following questions: What are tapeworms How do tapeworms work How do we get tapeworms How do people get tapeworms How do tapeworms survive inside of us Do tapeworms eat our stomachs What do tapeworms eat Where do tapeworms come from #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join tapeworm tapeworms tapeworm facts worms odd animal specimens tape worm shorts tapeworm tapeworms tapeworm facts worms odd animal specimens tape worm shorts"
YouTube Link 2024-09-05T16:19Z 5M followers, 7.1M engagements
"Why Is Horseshoe Crab Blood So Expensive Go to https://mondly.app/oddanimalspecimens to get 96% off lifetime access to [--] languages and start learning today. This video explains how and why horseshoe crab blood is used to test vaccines medical equipment and other injectable medicines for bacteria and contamination. It tells a brief history of vaccine testing and explains the science behind the limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL) test. It also goes over previously used tests like the rabbit pyrogen test (RPT) that were commonly used before horseshoe crabs. This video answers the following"
YouTube Link 2025-01-24T11:00Z 5M followers, 735.7K engagements
"Everything You Didn't Know About Desert Animals Want to restore the planet's ecosystems and see your impact in monthly videos The first [---] people to join Planet Wild will get the first month for free at https://planetwild.com/r/oddanimalspecimens/join/8 If you want to get to know them better first check out their mission saving elephants with honeybees https://planetwild.com/r/oddanimalspecimens/m10/8 Here's everything you never knew about desert animals. This video answers all of the following questions - Do camels store water in their humps - Why do camels have humps - What is the"
YouTube Link 2024-08-31T10:00Z 5M followers, 1.3M engagements
"How do snakes breathe while eating How do snakes breathe while swallowing large prey Inside a snake's mouth is a tube called a "glottis". They breathe out of this tube. it acts kind of like a snorkel allowing them to breathe while eating. #shorts snakes how do snakes breathe how do snakes breathe while eating how do snakes breathe while they eat zoology snake herpetology animals science odd animal specimens shorts snakes how do snakes breathe how do snakes breathe while eating how do snakes breathe while they eat zoology snake herpetology animals science odd animal specimens shorts"
YouTube Link 2023-05-19T15:53Z 5M followers, 8.7M engagements
"Stingray - How Stingrays Sting Stingrays sting in interesting ways. They have a weird barb at the base of their tail. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. Animals Science Shorts Animals Science Shorts"
YouTube Link 2021-10-27T10:00Z 5M followers, 23M engagements
"What's Inside a Pufferfish What's inside a pufferfish And what are pufferfish spines What are blowfish spines Are they bones Or something else In this video we find out the answer by looking at a pufferfish skeleton and comparing it to other fish like a piranha and a silver bream. This video answers the questions: What are pufferfish spines What are blowfish spines What's inside a pufferfish What's inside a blowfish Are pufferfish spines bones Are blowfish spines bones How hard are pufferfish spines Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Join this channel"
YouTube Link 2024-08-03T10:00Z 5M followers, 4.6M engagements
"How Big is the World's Biggest Moth What is the world's largest moth In this video we go through a variety of moths smallest to largest including a comet moth and Hercules moth until we land on the biggest moth on earth - the Atlas Moth. This video answers the following questions: How big is the world's biggest moth How big is the largest moth on earth How big is the smallest moth on earth What is the world's biggest moth What is the world's largest moth How big is a comet moth How big is a hercules moth How big is an atlas moth Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum"
YouTube Link 2024-12-13T16:35Z 5M followers, 3.5M engagements
"Two Headed Snake - Is This [--] or [--] Snakes This is an unusual garter snake with two heads. Do you think it's one snake or two snakes #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. animals science shorts animals science shorts"
YouTube Link 2021-11-05T12:00Z 5M followers, 7.1M engagements
"Flying Squirrel Specimens But They Keep Getting Bigger Here's everything you never knew about Flying Squirrels. This video answers all of the following questions: - What is the largest flying squirrel - How do flying squirrels fly - What is a patagium We show off some interesting specimens including a Northern Flying Squirrel an Indian Giant Flying Squirrel and a Red Giant Flying Squirrel Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology odd animal specimens squirrel flying squirrel largest flying squirrel big flying squirrel Indian Giant Flying Squirrel Red Giant"
YouTube Link 2023-02-24T11:00Z 5M followers, 263K engagements
"How Do Flies Bite How do flies bite In this video we explore the answer. Biting flies have six "blades" on their faces. These are also called "stylets". Each stylet has a specific role in the biting process. The stylets that we see in this video come from a horse fly. Specimen use made possible by the Chicago Academy of Sciences Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join fly flies biting fly horse fly how do flies bite insect facts insects odd animal specimens science shorts deer fly black fly horse flies fly flies biting fly horse"
YouTube Link 2024-05-13T16:18Z 5M followers, 18.7M engagements
"This Insect Is a Wasp Imposter Bee and wasp mimics are common insects that you might find in your yard. One key difference is the number of wings. Wasps and bees have four wings while their mimics only have two. These mimics are a type of fly known as hoverflies also called flower flies or syrphids. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join hoverfly flower fly wasp mimic bee mimic syrphids hoverfly vs bee hoverfly vs wasp bumble bee mimic wasp"
YouTube Link 2024-03-02T17:57Z 5M followers, 21.6M engagements
"Did You Get It Right Did you get it right This is a skull identification breakdown. We look at a small mammal skull and try to identify what animal it is by looking at its shape and anatomy. In effect it's a skull ID. Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology #shorts skull speedrun skull identification animal skull identification animal skull ID skull ID odd animal specimens odd animal specimens skull speedrun skull speedrun skull identification animal skull identification animal skull ID skull ID odd animal specimens odd animal specimens skull speedrun"
YouTube Link 2024-09-27T15:59Z 5M followers, 1.6M engagements
"What's Inside an Antelope Horn What's inside an antelope horn In this video we find out. We look inside a variety of horns and learn that a true animal horn is composed of a bony core and a keratin sheath. We find out what's inside a bison horn a goat horn a kudu horn and a antelope / gazelle horn. In the wild the keratin sheath is fused to the animal's skull. This video answers the following questions: What's inside an antelope horn What's inside a gazelle horn What's inside a bison horn What's inside a goat horn What's inside a kudu horn What's inside an animal horn What are animal horns"
YouTube Link 2025-04-25T14:57Z 5M followers, 40.2M engagements
"My Vampire Deer Skull This is a Musk Deer. They evolved long canine teeth instead on antlers. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology science deer chinese water deer mammal vampire skull zoology biology odd animal specimens musk deer science deer chinese water deer mammal vampire skull zoology biology odd animal specimens musk deer"
YouTube Link 2022-08-16T15:57Z 5M followers, 2.2M engagements
"Squirrel Bones Glow Under UV Lights In this video we explain why squirrel bones glow under UV black lights. This is true exclusively for one species of squirrel - the eastern fox squirrel. In the video we explain why this happens and show what a squirrel skull looks like as it fluoresces under a UV black light. This video answers the questions: What animals fluoresce under UV light What animal bones fluoresce under a UV lights How does fluorescence work What is the science behind fluorescence Why do some things fluoresce What do squirrel bones look like under a UV light Specimen use made"
YouTube Link 2025-02-13T16:38Z 5M followers, 12.1M engagements
"The Strange Bones Inside a Parrotfish Parrotfish have an unusual set of bones in the back of their mouths - an extra set of teeth. These teeth are specifically used to grind up coral skeletons. The ground up skeletons turn into sand which the parrotfish release into the ocean. Around 80% of the sand found on tropical beaches comes from parrotfish. This video answers the following questions: Where does sand come from Do parrotfish make sand How do parrotfish make sand Is sand parrotfish poop Do parrotfish poop out sand #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of"
YouTube Link 2025-06-21T18:36Z 5M followers, 8.7M engagements
"What's Inside a Wasp Nest In this video we dissect a wasp nest to discover what's inside. This video answers the following question: What's inside a wasp nest What's inside a bald faced hornet nest What's inside a hornet nest What is a mud dauber Why are wasp nests layered How do wasps hatch out of comb What kind of wasps make round nests that hang from trees What kind of wasps make paper nests What's inside a paper wasp nest Specimen use made possible by: The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Charlie-Puddle The first video on my second"
YouTube Link 2024-11-02T10:00Z 5M followers, 5.1M engagements
"Scorpions Glow Under UV Lights In this video we explain why scorpions glow under UV black lights. This is true for nearly all scorpions. In the video we explain why this happens we show other animals that glow (like eastern fox squirrels) and show what a scorpion looks like as it fluoresces under UV black lights. This video answers the questions: What animals fluoresce under UV lights Do scorpions fluoresce under UV lights Do scorpions glow under black lights Do scorpions glow under UV lights How does fluorescence work What is the science behind fluorescence Why do some things fluoresce What"
YouTube Link 2025-04-19T13:51Z 5M followers, 57.5M engagements
"Caterpillars Have Mostly Fake Legs Caterpillars have mostly fake legs but where are they If you look at the front of a caterpillar you'll see [--] "true legs". If you look at the middle of a caterpillar you'll see [--] "fake" legs called "prolegs". #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join caterpillar caterpillar facts insect facts caterpillar legs caterpillar fake legs caterpillar prolegs caterpillar true legs odd animal specimens caterpillar insect shorts caterpillar caterpillar facts insect facts caterpillar legs caterpillar"
YouTube Link 2024-05-03T16:54Z 5M followers, 4.2M engagements
"Making Fabric From Caterpillar Cocoons Caterpillar cocoons can be used to make interesting fabric. First the cocoons are soaked in boiling water. Then they are unwound. The resulting fibers are twisted together to form thread which can be used to make silk. Silk is made from caterpillar cocoons. This video answers the following questions: What is silk How do caterpillars make silk How can you make silk from silk moth caterpillars How is silk made Is silk made from cocoons #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Join this channel to get access to"
YouTube Link 2025-06-27T13:57Z 5M followers, 19M engagements
"The World's Largest Cricket If you place an animal on an island and allow it to evolve for millions of years something unusual can happen. That animal can become enormous. This phenomenon called island gigantism has created the world's largest cricket - the giant weta (giant wt) from New Zealand. This video answers the following questions: How big is a giant weta How big are giant wt Why are giant weta so big What is the world's largest cricket What is island gigantism How do insect evolve to be so big Why do insects evolve to be so big #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of"
YouTube Link 2025-06-05T16:01Z 5M followers, 35.4M engagements
"What Sound Do Sloths Make What sound do sloths make Do sloths make sound at all It turns out sloths make a specific vocalization when they're ready to find a partner. In this video we compare a sloth's vocalization to the sounds that come from porcupines hippos and kangaroos. This video answers the questions: - Do sloths make sound - What sound does a sloth make - What sound do sloths make - What is the sound of a sloth call - What sound do porcupines make - What sound do hippos make - What sound does a hippopotamus make - What sound do kangaroos make #shorts Specimen use made possible by:"
YouTube Link 2024-12-21T15:02Z 5M followers, 2.7M engagements
"Everything You Didn't Know About Grasshoppers Try Brilliant for free for [--] days at https://brilliant.org/oddanimalspecimens - the first [---] people who use this link will get 20% off an annual subscription Thanks to Brilliant for supporting this channel Here's everything you never knew about grasshoppers crickets locusts and katydids. This video answers all of the following questions: - What's the difference between a cricket and a grasshopper - What's the difference between a grasshopper and a katydid - What sound does a katydid make - How do crickets make noise - How do grasshoppers make"
YouTube Link 2023-07-14T10:00Z 5M followers, 2.8M engagements
"Smallest vs Largest Flying Squirrel This video answers the question: What is the largest flying squirrel To provide an answer I show off a number of flying squirrel specimens in our collection. This includes a Southern Flying Squirrel Temminck's Flying Squirrel Red Cheeked Flying Squirrel Indian Giant Flying Squirrel and Red Giant Flying Squirrel #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Flying Squirrel Squirrel shorts science animals zoology animal facts biology odd animal specimens natural history museum animal specimens odd animal specimens shorts"
YouTube Link 2023-03-07T16:21Z 5M followers, 9M engagements
"How do Chameleons Launch Their Tongues Here's how chameleons launch their tongues out of their mouths. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. chameleon animal science zoology odd animal specimens herpetology shorts chameleon animal science zoology odd animal specimens herpetology shorts"
YouTube Link 2022-03-01T12:00Z 5M followers, 3.5M engagements
"Why Frogs Were Used As Pregnancy Tests Want to restore the planet's ecosystems and see your impact in monthly videos The first [---] people to join Planet Wild will get the first month for free at https://planetwild.com/r/oddanimalspecimens/join If you want to get to know them better first check out their latest YouTube video saving lost frogs in Ecuador: https://planetwild.com/r/oddanimalspecimens/m16 This video discusses the history of frog pregnancy tests and chytrid fungus. Before at-home pregnancy tests existed people used frogs to determine if they were pregnant. The use of frog pregnancy"
YouTube Link 2024-06-28T10:00Z 5M followers, 1.1M engagements
"You Eat This Insect Resin Everyday This is a dried insect product that people unknowingly eat nearly everyday. It's from an insect called a "lac insect" and is often used in food as a glaze. You might find it in the ingredients of candy - like Whoppers Malted Milk Balls - food and even cosmetics under the name "lac resin" or "confectioner's glaze". This video answers the questions: Are there insects in candy Are there insects in food Are there insects in cosmetics What is lac resin What is confectioner's glaze #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks:"
YouTube Link 2024-12-06T16:42Z 5M followers, 23.4M engagements
"Why Are Piranha Bites So Dangerous What makes a piranha's bite so dangerous In this video we take a close look at piranha teeth and see how each individual piranha tooth is connected to the one next to it. Together these teeth make one continuous blade. This makes their bite incredibly effective. This video answers the following questions: What's inside a piranha's mouth What inside a piranha mouth What do piranha teeth look like How do piranha's bite Why are piranha bites so dangerous Why are piranhas so dangerous #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of"
YouTube Link 2025-02-20T16:55Z 5M followers, 20.7M engagements
"How Do Oysters Make Pearls How do oysters make pearls In this video we learn how. It turns out oysters make pearls as a defense mechanism. If a parasite or foreign material enters their shell oysters can coat it with layers of nacre turning it into a pearl. #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join oysters pearls oyster pearls pearl facts animal facts odd animal specimens how do oysters make pearls pearl oyster pearl shorts oysters pearls oyster pearls pearl facts animal facts odd animal specimens how do oysters make pearls"
YouTube Link 2024-08-01T16:26Z 5M followers, 2.3M engagements
"Moth Infected with Zombie Fungus This is a moth infected by a parasitic fungus. Many insects can be parasitized by fungi like this. Some people call these zombie fungus. Specimen use provided by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology #shorts shorts insect moth fungus fungi parasitic fungi zombie fungus zombie fungus insects zombie fungus bugs cordyceps fungus cordyceps shorts insect moth fungus fungi parasitic fungi zombie fungus zombie fungus insects zombie fungus bugs cordyceps fungus cordyceps"
YouTube Link 2023-01-24T17:35Z 5M followers, 9.2M engagements
"This Animal Is An Imposter Did you guess the animal right I thought this was a gazelle but I was wrong. Gazelles have long straight horns. This animal has "s" shaped horns. Animals with curved horns like this are an entirely different species - they're impala. Interestingly both gazelles and impalas are a type of antelope. In this video we learn the difference between gazelles and impalas. This video answers the questions: What is the difference between a gazelle and an impala What do gazelle horns look like What does an impala look like What does a gazelle look like What do impala horns look"
YouTube Link 2025-07-28T14:30Z 5M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Male Octopus vs Female Octopus Here's how to tell if an octopus is a male or a female. Just look at the end of their arms. If any of the arms has a scoop at the end or a hectocotylus it's a male. If not it's a female. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology octopus shorts science animals zoology biology marine life odd animal specimens natural history museum animal specimens museum specimen octopus shorts science animals zoology biology marine life odd animal specimens natural history museum animal specimens museum specimen"
YouTube Link 2023-01-12T16:35Z 5M followers, 24.4M engagements
"How Big Can Kidney Stones Get In this video we show off some extremely large stones that can grow inside your body. We look at kidney stones gallstones and bladder stones. This video answers the following questions: How large can kidney stones get How large can kidney stones grow inside your body How big are gallstones How big are bladder stones How big are kidney stones What do kidney stones look like What do gallstones look like What do bladder stones look like #shorts This video was made in collaboration with the International Museum of Surgical Science in Chicago Illinois. Their public"
YouTube Link 2025-03-15T16:03Z 5M followers, 14.7M engagements
"This Fish is an Imposter Fish that can inflate their bodies go by many names: pufferfish blowfish bubblefish globefish and porcupinefish. However these names refer to different types of fish that people often mix up. In this video we go over the main difference between pufferfish and porcupine fish. Pufferfish are smooth while porcupinefish have spines. This video will answer the questions: What is a porcupinefish What is a pufferfish What is the difference between a pufferfish and a porcupinefish Pufferfish vs porcupinefish #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan"
YouTube Link 2025-01-11T16:45Z 5M followers, 11.6M engagements
"The Truth About My Pufferfish I finally admit the truth about my pufferfish. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/OddAnimalSpecimens YOUTUBE MEMBER: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology"
YouTube Link 2022-06-23T10:00Z 4M followers, 252.4K engagements
"Looking at My Blue Morpho Under a Microscope Let's looks at some butterflies under a microscope. We check out a blue morpho brighter morpho Madagascan Sunset Moth and a Glasswing Butterfly. Subscribe for more Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology"
YouTube Link 2022-08-26T10:00Z 3.5M followers, 40.2K engagements
"Snail - How Snails Go To The Bathroom Snail "go to the bathroom" out of their necks. How weird is that #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology"
YouTube Link 2021-11-17T13:00Z 4.9M followers, 1.8M engagements
"What's Inside a Snail Shell This is a Giant African Snail. Here's what a snail looks like without a shell. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology"
YouTube Link 2022-10-25T15:39Z 4.9M followers, 4.4M engagements
"My Cabinet of Mutant Animals Mutant porcupines and albino muskrats. This mammal collection cabinet is outstanding. Tiktok: @OddAnimalSpecimens Instagram: @OddAnimalSpecimens"
YouTube Link 2022-02-23T12:00Z 4.8M followers, 170.3K engagements
"Animal Mind Control Get Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/odd - Enter promo code ODD for 83% off and get [--] extra months for free This video describes various studies where scientists have successfully controlled the minds / movements of animals. Rhesus Monkey Video: https://youtu.be/11jYgToTqMY 1st Rat Study: https://tinyurl.com/4p7668ej 2nd Rat Study w/ Diagram: https://www.nature.com/articles/417037a Cockroach Study: https://www.embs.org/pulse/articles/roach-biobots/ Cockroach Video 1: https://youtu.be/gmbEX7zDzog Cockroach Video 2: https://youtu.be/yQ8MB62w7jA Giant Beetle Study:"
YouTube Link 2023-03-17T10:00Z 4M followers, 81.3K engagements
"My Ultra-Rare Butterfly This is our bilateral gynandromorphic butterfly. The rarest animal and butterfly in the entire collection"
YouTube Link 2022-02-21T12:00Z 4.9M followers, 303K engagements
"I Didn't Know What Was Growing Inside. In this video I open up a leaf gall to see the insect growing inside. #shorts"
YouTube Link 2023-10-17T15:25Z 3.1M followers, 2.9M engagements
"Mini Pigs Are a Lie Go to https://squarespace.com/oddanimalspecimens to get a free trial and 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. In this video we discuss the 2000s phenomenon of teacup pigs. They're also called mini pigs and micro pigs. Many celebrities purchased mini pigs during the height of their popularity - but are mini pigs even real"
YouTube Link 2023-04-14T10:00Z 3.9M followers, 128.4K engagements
"Why do Geoducks look like that Geoducks are burrowing clams that look a little odd. #shorts"
YouTube Link 2021-07-12T11:00Z 4.9M followers, 5.7M engagements
"Solenodon - A Venomous Mammal This video is about one of the world's only venomous mammals. Here's how they inject their venom. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology"
YouTube Link 2022-11-15T16:17Z 4.9M followers, 4.7M engagements
"My Collection of Unusual Birds Coots Rails Cranes. In my collection of unusual birds you can find the strangest things"
YouTube Link 2022-03-05T12:00Z 4M followers, 103.2K engagements
"What is a Blowhole This video answers the question: what is a blowhole If you look at this dolphin / porpoise skull it all makes sense. A blowhole is basically a set of nostrils on the very top of an animal's head. Dolphins porpoise and whales all have blowholes. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology"
YouTube Link 2023-02-28T17:37Z 4.9M followers, 3.6M engagements
"My Giant Salamander Collection Check out the largest salamanders in the world. Here we have a Giant Pacific Salamander a Hellbender and a Giant Japanese Salamander. The Giant Japanese Salamander is one of the largest in the world - close to the Giant Chinese Salamander in size. Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology"
YouTube Link 2022-11-19T19:02Z 4.9M followers, 348.9K engagements
"Opening a Jar of Hammerhead Sharks Opening a Jar of Hammerhead Sharks. Here we take a look at the anatomy of hammerhead sharks. We have lots of questions about this odd ocean animal. Turns out this was a collection of bonnethead sharks a.k.a. shovelhead sharks. #animals #sharks #science Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology"
YouTube Link 2021-09-22T11:00Z 4.8M followers, 421.6K engagements
"I Found a Jar of Hands I found a jar of primate hands in my closet. Let's try and identify them. Hello everyone from tik tok"
YouTube Link 2021-12-06T12:00Z 4.8M followers, 697.2K engagements
"That Time Scientists Gave Monkeys Money You're gonna want to watch until the end. Trust me. This video details an experiment done at Yale where they documented what happened when they taught monkeys to use money. Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology"
YouTube Link 2022-11-06T11:00Z 4.3M followers, 210.1K engagements
"Sea Lampreys Are Terrifying Let's look into the mouth of a Sea Lamprey. Sea Lampreys are invasive parasites. #shorts"
YouTube Link 2021-06-22T17:28Z 5M followers, 3.1M engagements
"It's Mouth Gets Huge This Slingjaw Wrasse can hyperextend its mouth to slurp up other small fish to eat. Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. #shorts"
YouTube Link 2023-04-27T15:36Z 5M followers, 5.7M engagements
"Manatee Teeth Aren't Normal These teeth grow in such a weird way. #shorts"
YouTube Link 2022-03-21T11:00Z 5M followers, 6M engagements
"Scientists Prove Size Matters Scientists found that female swordtail fish prefer "smaller" males. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology"
YouTube Link 2022-12-06T17:17Z 5M followers, 12.6M engagements
"Did you get it right What time Animal Skull Speedrun #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology"
YouTube Link 2022-12-08T11:00Z 5M followers, 4.2M engagements
"What's Inside a Rattlesnake Rattle In this video we find out what's inside a rattlesnake rattle to learn how rattlesnakes make noise. I thought they made noise like maracas and have little bits inside of them that knock around but I was wrong. Instead rattlesnake rattles are composed of a number of different segments that nest together. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join"
YouTube Link 2024-04-13T10:00Z 4.9M followers, 13.2M engagements
"How Do Lionfish Inject Venom This video answers the question: How do lionfish inject venom Lionfish a type of invasive fish have venomous spines. Those spines are lined with venom glands. When a spine pierces something skin on the spine is peeled back tearing the venom glands and releasing venom. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology"
YouTube Link 2023-03-10T16:37Z 5M followers, 2.7M engagements
"Did you get it right What time Animal Skull Speedrun #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology"
YouTube Link 2022-11-29T16:33Z 5M followers, 5.6M engagements
"Everything You Didn't Know About Secret Backyard Animals If youre struggling consider therapy with my sponsor BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/animal for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs. Here's everything you never knew about common animals. This video answers all of the following questions: - How to identify a monarch butterfly - What is a viceroy butterfly - What's the difference between a monarch buttery and a viceroy butterfly - Why do hawks fly in groups - How do hawks stay in the air - Why do birds of prey fly in"
YouTube Link 2023-09-22T10:00Z 5M followers, 1.4M engagements
"How Do Squids Move Around Squid - Here's how squids move around. They suck water into their mantel then shoot it out of a siphon / funnel. Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology"
YouTube Link 2023-04-01T13:35Z 4.9M followers, 121.3K engagements
"Spiny Lizards Have Fake Heads This spiny lizard - aka Spiny Devil Lizard / Moloch - has a weird defense mechanism. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology"
YouTube Link 2022-06-15T14:46Z 5M followers, 13.6M engagements
"Armadillos Always Have Quadruplets Here's how armadillos always give birth to identical quadruplets. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology"
YouTube Link 2022-03-09T12:00Z 5M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Goliath Frog - The Largest Frog in the Entire World In this video I tell you why the Goliath Frog is the largest frog in the entire world. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology"
YouTube Link 2021-11-15T13:00Z 5M followers, 2.2M engagements
"Frogs Were the First Reliable Pregnancy Test Before modern pregnancy tests they used frogs. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology"
YouTube Link 2022-06-17T16:00Z 5M followers, 14.5M engagements
"Did you get it right What time Animal Skull Speedrun by Odd Animal Specimens. Did you get it #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology"
YouTube Link 2023-03-16T15:39Z 5M followers, 11.2M engagements
"How Black Widow Spiders Inject Venom Take a close look at my black widow spider. #shorts"
YouTube Link 2021-07-09T11:00Z 5M followers, 10.2M engagements
"Mouse Vertebrae vs Whale Vertebrae Here's a comparison of different animal vertebrae. I show a vertebra from a mouse squirrel raccoon chimpanzee giraffe dolphin and a whale. Even though they are different sizes they share the same general shape. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology"
YouTube Link 2023-02-09T16:45Z 5M followers, 96.4M engagements
"Why do these ants have giant rear ends Why does this ant have such a large rear end / abdomen In this video I explain the answer. This is a honeypot ant. Select members of honeypot ant colonies called repletes live their lives as giant storage tanks. They hold onto to a mass amount of food in their abdomens which other worker ants can access in times when food is scare. #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join"
YouTube Link 2024-03-28T16:24Z 4.9M followers, 4M engagements
"Why do Hammerhead Sharks have hammer heads Why do hammerhead sharks have hammer-shaped heads In this video we answer that question. It all has to do with their electroreceptors also called Ampullae of Lorenzini. Hammerheads evolved wider heads because it allowed their electroreceptors to spread over a wider area which allows them to detect more fish (to eat). #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join"
YouTube Link 2024-04-08T14:38Z 5M followers, 28.9M engagements
"Giant Whale Vertebrae This animal vertebra is huge. #shorts"
YouTube Link 2022-03-29T11:00Z 5M followers, 3.5M engagements
"I Found a Box of Animal Bones Click here for the answer: https://youtu.be/uDt-ZY8WWts Do you know what animal this is #shorts"
YouTube Link 2022-03-23T11:00Z 5M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Why Do Paddlefish Have Giant Noses This is a paddlefish - they have big noses or rostrums that can sense small electrical signals emitted by zooplankton. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology"
YouTube Link 2022-12-02T17:16Z 5M followers, 4.7M engagements
"These Mites Live On Your Face Right Now This video discusses face mites - also known as eyelash mites. These are arthropods in the genus demodex that live inside your hair follicles. #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join"
YouTube Link 2024-01-09T17:32Z 5M followers, 22.4M engagements
"How do Rattlesnake Rattles Make Sound Rattlesnake rattles make sound in an interesting way. Here's how. #shorts"
YouTube Link 2021-07-07T11:00Z 5M followers, 79.6M engagements
"Male Sharks vs Female Sharks How to tell if your sharks are male or female. This works for most sharks not just hammerheads. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology"
YouTube Link 2022-06-20T15:49Z 5M followers, 19.6M engagements
"Squid Beak under a Microscope This short-finned squid has an interesting beak. Colossal Squid beaks are enormous. #shorts"
YouTube Link 2021-07-05T11:00Z 5M followers, 3.9M engagements
"I Found Unknown Animal Bones Can you guess what animal this is Let's try and identify it. Science Frog Animals bullfrog salamander skeleton animal skeleton animal identification animal bones reptile amphibian anura toad Science Frog Animals bullfrog salamander skeleton animal skeleton animal identification animal bones reptile amphibian anura toad"
YouTube Link 2022-02-02T12:00Z 5M followers, 78.4K engagements
"My Bluest Butterfly This is the bluest butterfly in my collection. It's not a blue morpho. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology shorts shorts"
YouTube Link 2022-08-11T12:41Z 5M followers, 12.8M engagements
"Strangest Insect in My Collection The Violin Beetle is a very odd insect. #shorts"
YouTube Link 2021-07-02T11:00Z 5M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Did you get it right What time This is an animal skull ID speedrun by Odd Animal Specimens. Specimen use provided by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. #shorts animals science shorts odd animal specimens odd animal specimens skull identification skull identification skull identification speedrun animals science shorts odd animal specimens odd animal specimens skull identification skull identification skull identification speedrun"
YouTube Link 2023-05-25T16:56Z 5M followers, 17.8M engagements
"Horn Shark Egg - The Weirdest Animal Egg on Earth Horn shark eggs are honestly the weirdest screw shaped eggs on earth. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology"
YouTube Link 2021-10-29T10:00Z 5M followers, 5.4M engagements
"How do flying fish fly How do flying fish fly They extend their oversized pectoral fins which catch air like wings. Specimen use made possible by University of Michigan Museum of Zoology #shorts flying fish odd animal specimens fish biology zoology science natural history museum animal specimens animals flying fish odd animal specimens fish biology zoology science natural history museum animal specimens animals"
YouTube Link 2023-05-09T15:41Z 5M followers, 6.3M engagements
"Skull ID Speedrun #3 Did you get it At what time Can you identify this animal skull #shorts"
YouTube Link 2022-03-30T11:00Z 5M followers, 2.4M engagements
"Everything You Didn't Know About Fluorescent Animals With CyberGhost you can get 84% off just $2.03 per month + [--] months free by clicking this link: https://cyberghostvpn.com/AnimalSpecimens In this video we go over everything you didn't know about fluorescent animals. Specifically we look at animals that fluoresce and glow under UV / ultraviolet light. This video answers the following questions: What animals fluoresce under UV light What animals fluoresce under ultraviolet light What animals glow Why are certain animal fluorescent Why do fluorescent animals glow Why do fluorescent things"
YouTube Link 2025-10-04T10:00Z 5M followers, 145K engagements
"How Do Starfish See Do starfish have eyes How do starfish see In this video we answer the question. Starfish do in fact have eyes. They have a single eye at the end of each arm. The use those eyes to look around the ocean floor. #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join starfish starfish eyes do starfish have eyes how do starfish see starfish facts ocean animal facts odd animal specimens animals science shorts starfish starfish eyes do starfish have eyes how do starfish see starfish facts ocean animal facts odd animal"
YouTube Link 2024-04-26T16:22Z 5M followers, 4.8M engagements
"Why do beaver skulls have that gap Hey why beavers have weird skulls. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. animals science shorts animals science shorts"
YouTube Link 2022-06-13T19:42Z 5M followers, 4.1M engagements
"Seahorse - Dyed Specimens Are Crazy This dyed seahorse specimen is so cool. It has a strange skeleton. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. animals science shorts animals science shorts"
YouTube Link 2021-10-25T10:00Z 5M followers, 2.5M engagements
"Bat Wings Are Just Giant Hands I thought bats flapped their wings like birds but bat wings are more like giant webbed hands. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology animals science bats bats flying bat bat wings natural history odd animal specimens animals science bats bats flying bat bat wings natural history odd animal specimens"
YouTube Link 2022-12-20T17:04Z 5M followers, 3M engagements
"Insects Breathe Weird Did you know insects where like this #shorts animals shorts animals shorts"
YouTube Link 2022-03-31T11:00Z 5M followers, 1.4M engagements
"How Does a Chrysalis Breathe How does a butterfly chrysalis breathe In this video we find out the answer. Butterfly chrysalises have small holes on their side called spiracles that can open and close. They can breathe in oxygen through those holes. #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join chrysalis butterfly chrysalis chrysalis breathing insect facts chrysalis facts butterfly facts caterpillar facts odd animal specimens shorts chrysalis butterfly chrysalis chrysalis breathing insect facts chrysalis facts butterfly facts"
YouTube Link 2024-03-22T15:24Z 5M followers, 8.5M engagements
"How Are Starfish Born This video is about baby starfish larvae. Here are the links to the videos I mentioned: VANOXmicroscopy: https://youtu.be/X8iGeHaX6m4 Igor Adameyko: https://youtu.be/dbyR6tmkKV4 Penny McDonald: https://youtu.be/5XiTOvSt1nw Reddit Post: https://www.reddit.com/r/NatureIsFuckingLit/comments/xaaqe6/starfish_larvae/ Starfish Odd Animal Specimens Baby Biology Animals Ocean Animals Nature Is Fucking Lit Reddit Starfish Odd Animal Specimens Baby Biology Animals Ocean Animals Nature Is Fucking Lit Reddit"
YouTube Link 2022-09-19T10:00Z 5M followers, 105.9K engagements
"What Is An Anglerfish Lure Check out my miniature anglerfish's lure. My Channel: youtube.com/oddanimalspecimens #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. animals science shorts animals science shorts"
YouTube Link 2022-06-09T17:59Z 5M followers, 2.8M engagements
"The Star Nosed Mole - Weird Nose Explained Here are the secrets behind a star nosed mole's nose. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. shorts mole star nosed mole animals science odd animal specimens odd animal specimens tiktok shorts mole star nosed mole animals science odd animal specimens odd animal specimens tiktok"
YouTube Link 2022-03-07T12:00Z 5M followers, 988.6K engagements
"What's Inside a Kidney What's inside a kidney In this video we learn how kidneys clean our blood while looking inside the central and outer areas of a sheep kidney. It's a basic kidney dissection. This video answers the following questions: - What's Inside a kidney - How do kidneys work - How do kidneys clean our blood - What does the inside of a kidney look like #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join kidney human anatomy facts human anatomy odd animal specimens kidneys what's inside a kidney kidney dissection kidney"
YouTube Link 2025-01-31T16:52Z 5M followers, 4.1M engagements
"The Largest Animal "Private" Bone This is a comparison video where we look at baculum from different animals. We compare a squirrel baculum to a baculum from a monkey weasel otter beaver coyote racoon dog bear and ultimately a walrus. What animal has the biggest baculum The answer is in this video. Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join"
YouTube Link 2024-10-04T16:40Z 5M followers, 8.4M engagements
"Where Is a Sea Urchin's Mouth Where is a sea urchin's mouth In this video we find out the answer. If you flip a sea urchin over on their underside you will find five small teeth. Sea urchins use these teeth to chomp on their food. Sometimes this mouth is referred to as "Aristotle's lantern". So if you were asking "Do sea urchin's have mouths" or "What does a sea urchin mouth look like" Here is your answer. #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join sea urchin sea urchin mouth aristotle's lantern sea urchin teeth sea urchin"
YouTube Link 2024-07-07T16:04Z 5M followers, 2.6M engagements
"I Found a Snake with Legs This snake has leg bones. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. Animals Science Shorts Animals Science Shorts"
YouTube Link 2022-03-18T04:00Z 5M followers, 28M engagements
"Uncovering Fluorescent Animals At Night With CyberGhost you can get 84% off just $2.03 per month + [--] months free by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/4o46Z9z In this video we go outside and search for fluorescent animals and plants using a UV flashlight. We find fluorescent scorpions fluorescent hornworms fluorescent caterpillars fluorescent smilax fluorescent golf balls and even a fluorescent muffin. This video answers the question: What do scorpions look like under a UV light What do fluorescent animals look like What animals fluoresce What common animals fluoresce What common animals glow"
YouTube Link 2025-10-07T14:21Z 5M followers, 230.4K engagements
"Giant Fish Eye Bones Sailfish have giant eye bones. Even bigger than Atlantic Marlins. These are also called scleral rings. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. odd animal specimens Odd Animal Specimens Fish Marlin Sailfish ichthyology Biology Zoology Science Eye Bone Shorts odd animal specimens Odd Animal Specimens Fish Marlin Sailfish ichthyology Biology Zoology Science Eye Bone Shorts"
YouTube Link 2022-06-22T15:57Z 5M followers, 13.2M engagements
"What's Inside a Stingray Stinger In this video we take a close look at a stingray stinger also known as a stingray barb. We learn how stingrays sting and how they inject venom. This video answers the following questions: What's inside a stingray stinger What's inside a stingray barb How big is a stingray stinger How big is a stingray barb How do stingrays sting Where is a stingray's stinger How do stingrays inject venom Do stingrays have venom How big is a stingray Specimen use made possible by: The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology My second channel:"
YouTube Link 2025-03-08T11:00Z 5M followers, 1.3M engagements
"What's Inside a Hermit Crab Shell Thanks to Bespoke Post for sponsoring this video New subscribers get 20% off their first box of awesome go to https://bespokepost.com/oas20 and enter code OAS20 at checkout. This video is about hermit crabs. It discusses what hermit crabs look like without their shells and can help answer the following questions: - What does a hermit crab look like without its shell - What's inside a hermit crab shell - Do hermit crabs poop inside their shells - How many legs do hermit crabs have - When do hermit crabs get their shells - Are hermit crabs born with their"
YouTube Link 2024-01-19T05:00Z 5M followers, 1M engagements
"Did you get it right What time Animal Skull Speedrun #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology animals science shorts animals science shorts"
YouTube Link 2022-11-17T16:51Z 5M followers, 8.4M engagements
"Everything You Didn't Know About Starfish ✅ Support my channel and get Fishing Clash on your iOS/Android device for free https://fishingclash.link/OddAnimalSpecimens Use my gift code STARFISH to get a $20 reward and share your biggest catch in the pinned comment Here's everything you never knew about starfish also known as sea stars. This video answers all of the following questions: - How many arms do starfish have - What starfish have more than five arms - How do starfish move - What's the difference between a starfish and a brittle star - Starfish vs Brittle Star - What is a madreporite -"
YouTube Link 2023-08-11T15:31Z 5M followers, 3.6M engagements
"9 Whale Facts You've Never Heard Before Here's everything you never knew about whales. This video answers all of the following questions: - What is whale baleen - Do all whales have baleen - Do whales have teeth - What whale has the biggest teeth - How big is a whale vertebra - How do whales breathe - What is a blowhole Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Odd animal specimens whale whale baleen baleen biology science zoology whales How Does Whale Baleen Work whale facts whale teeth natural history museum animal specimens museum specimens Odd animal"
YouTube Link 2023-02-10T11:00Z 5M followers, 404.4K engagements
"Skull ID Speedrun #5 Did you get it What time Can you identify this animal skull #shorts animals shorts animals shorts"
YouTube Link 2022-04-04T11:00Z 5M followers, 2.9M engagements
"Ticks Become 100x Their Original Size (Part 2) Here's everything you never knew about ticks. This video answers all of the following questions: - Are ticks insects - What ticks give you lyme disease - How to ID a deer tick - How big can a tick get - How do ticks get so big - How can a tick grow so much Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join Ticks Deer Tick Lyme Disease Tick ID Odd Animal Specimens Tick Entomology Tick Facts Insect Facts Insect Collection"
YouTube Link 2023-07-07T10:00Z 5M followers, 556.8K engagements
"What Are Pufferfish Spines Let's find out what IS a pufferfish spine Become a Member - CLICK the "JOIN" button on my channel youtube.com/OddAnimalSpecimens #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. animals science shorts animals science shorts"
YouTube Link 2022-06-07T20:00Z 5M followers, 44.7M engagements
"Did you get it right What time Animal Skull Speedrun #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Animals Science Shorts Animals Science Shorts"
YouTube Link 2022-11-01T16:13Z 5M followers, 10.6M engagements
"How Big is The World's Biggest Wasp What is the world's biggest wasp In this video we compare several large wasp species to discover the answer. We'll look at European hornets Asian giant hornets yellow jackets mud daubers and even tarantula hawk wasps. Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join giant wasp giant insect insect facts tarantula hawk wasp asian giant hornet odd animal specimens yellow jacket hornet wasp insect giant wasp giant insect insect facts"
YouTube Link 2024-08-16T16:37Z 5M followers, 16.8M engagements
"Male Seahorse vs Female Seahorse This video is about seahorses. It answers the question: How can I tell if a seahorse is male or female The answer has to do with their torso shape. If the torso is shaped like a "P" - it's a female. If the torso is shaped like a "D" - it's a male. Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology #shorts Odd Animal Specimens Seahorse Male vs Female Seahorse Biology Science Zoology Seahorses Male Seahorse Female Seahorse shorts Natural History Museum Museum Specimens Odd Animal Specimens Seahorse Male vs Female Seahorse Biology Science"
YouTube Link 2023-02-07T16:45Z 5M followers, 13.1M engagements
"Skull ID Speedrun #4 Did you get it How long did it take Try and identify this animal skull. #shorts animals shorts animals shorts"
YouTube Link 2022-03-28T11:00Z 5M followers, 4.8M engagements
"What Is The Largest Queen Insect What is the largest insect queen In this video we compare the sizes of different queen insects. Bumblebee queens are fairly large. Wasp queens are large as well. Ant queens can grow to an impressive size but the largest queen insect is the termite queen. This video answers the following questions: How big is a queen bee How big is a queen bumblebee How big is a queen wasp How big is a queen ant How big is a queen termite What's the biggest queen insect What's the biggest insect queen #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of"
YouTube Link 2025-05-22T15:25Z 5M followers, 20.1M engagements
"Octopus Suckers vs Squid Suckers This video compares the suckers on squid arms and octopus arms by looking at them up close. Unlike octopus suckers we can see that squid suckers have hooks and serrated teeth on them. The video discusses the following information: - Squid vs Octopus - Octopus suckers up close - Hooks and teeth on squid suckers Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology #shorts Odd Animal Specimens octopus squid octopus tentacles octopus suction cups natural history museum Squid arms Octopus arms animals science Odd Animal Specimens octopus squid"
YouTube Link 2023-01-31T16:08Z 5M followers, 22.4M engagements
"Sea Lampreys Are Weird How much blood can a sea lamprey consume in a day #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology animals science shorts animals science shorts"
YouTube Link 2022-11-05T13:53Z 5M followers, 12.2M engagements
"The Truth About Dragonflies This is not a dragonfly. It's a different insect with smaller eyes that rests with its wings open. It's called a damselfly. This video explains the differences between a dragonfly and a damselfly. #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join dragonfly damselfly insect facts dragonfly vs damselfly animal facts odd animal specimens shorts dragonfly damselfly insect facts dragonfly vs damselfly animal facts odd animal specimens shorts"
YouTube Link 2024-02-09T15:42Z 5M followers, 15.2M engagements
"How Do Squids Move Around Squid - Here's how squids move around. They suck water into their mantel then shoot it out of a siphon. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology animals science shorts odd animal specimens squid octopus marine animals zoology natural history animals specimens animals science shorts odd animal specimens squid octopus marine animals zoology natural history animals specimens"
YouTube Link 2022-12-15T17:03Z 5M followers, 74.7M engagements
"Everything You Didn't Know About Giant Beetles Thanks to Bespoke Post for sponsoring this video New subscribers get 20% off their first box of awesome go to https://bespokepost.com/oas20 and enter code OAS20 at checkout. Specimen use made possible by the Chicago Academy of Sciences. Here's everything you didn't know about giant beetles. This video primarily attempts to answer the question what is the world's biggest beetle The video answers and discusses the following questions: - What is the world's biggest beetle - What is the biggest rhinoceros beetle - What is the biggest longhorn beetle"
YouTube Link 2023-11-15T12:00Z 5M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Tarsiers Have Enormous Eyes This is Tarsier. #shorts tarsier tarsier monkey tarsier animal animal shorts odd animal specimens tarsier tarsier monkey tarsier animal animal shorts odd animal specimens"
YouTube Link 2022-03-10T12:00Z 5M followers, 4.7M engagements
"Caterpillar Infected with Zombie Fungus Here's a caterpillar that was infected with a parasitic fungus. Cordyceps are a type of fungus that does things similar to this. The parasitic fungus sprouts out of the caterpillar's head. It is very long. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology caterpillar shorts science animals zoology biology odd animal speicmens natural history museum animal specimens museum specimen zombie fungus cordyceps cordyceps fungus cordyceps infection caterpillar shorts science animals zoology biology odd animal speicmens natural"
YouTube Link 2023-02-21T17:02Z 5M followers, 9.2M engagements
"Everything You Didn't Know About Birds Go to https://kiwico.com/charlie or use code "CHARLIE" to get 50% off your first month of Kiwi Co Here's everything you never knew about birds. This video answers all of the following questions: - How do birds breathe - Do birds have hollow bones - How do birds make sound - How do birds sing - What are the strangest bird calls - How do birds sing two notes at once - What is a gynandromorphic cardinal - What are some bird group names Specimens used in this video are preserved at the Chicago Academy of Sciences. You can visit the Academy's collections at"
YouTube Link 2023-10-13T10:00Z 5M followers, 1.9M engagements
"This Egg is Nature's Greatest Scam Go to https://squarespace.com/oddanimalspecimens to get a free trial and 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Here's everything you never knew about Cuckoos and Brood Parasites. This video answers all of the following questions: - What birds lay their eggs in other nests - What are Cuckoos - Do cuckoo chicks push other chicks out of the nest - What are brood parasites - Do cuckoos lay their eggs in wren nests These questions are answered by examining footage of a cuckoo egg in a wren nest seeing the cuckoo hatchling push its siblings out of"
YouTube Link 2023-06-09T10:00Z 5M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Did you get it right What time Animal Skull Speedrun #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology animals science shorts animals science shorts"
YouTube Link 2022-11-12T11:00Z 5M followers, 55.1M engagements
"Crickets Don't Chirp With Their Legs Crickets don't chirp with their legs. Instead they rub the file on one wing against the edge of the other wing. #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join crickets grasshoppers how crickets chirp crickets vs grasshoppers how crickets make noise animal facts insect facts odd animal specimens shorts crickets grasshoppers how crickets chirp crickets vs grasshoppers how crickets make noise animal facts insect facts odd animal specimens shorts"
YouTube Link 2024-02-05T16:27Z 5M followers, 12M engagements
"The REAL Reason Chameleons Change Color In this video we discuss the real reason that chameleons change color. We look at real unedited videos of chameleons changing color and discuss the misconception that chameleons camouflage or blend in with their environment. More often than not chameleons are changing color to represent their mood. This video answers the following questions: How do chameleons change color Why do chameleons change color Do chameleons camouflage What colors do chameleons change Can chameleons change any color We also discuss the pigment and crystals within a chameleon's"
YouTube Link 2023-10-27T10:00Z 5M followers, 1.9M engagements
"What's Inside a Snail Shell Here's everything you never knew about snails. This video answers all of the following questions: - What's inside a snail shell - How do snails breathe - How to tell if a snail is a male or female - Do snails give birth - Do snails lay eggs Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology odd animal specimens snail snail shell snail without shell What's Inside a Snail Shell Biology science zoology mollusks odd animal specimens snail snail shell snail without shell What's Inside a Snail Shell Biology science zoology mollusks"
YouTube Link 2023-01-20T11:00Z 5M followers, 2.9M engagements
"These Clownfish Switched Genders All clownfish are born male and only some change genders to female. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. odd animal specimens odd animal specimens fish clownfish biology zoology ichthyology science shorts odd animal specimens odd animal specimens fish clownfish biology zoology ichthyology science shorts"
YouTube Link 2022-06-16T15:23Z 5M followers, 14.3M engagements
"Ticks Become 100x Their Original Size Here's everything you never knew about ticks. This video answers all of the following questions: - Are ticks insects - Do ticks jump - What ticks give you lyme disease - How to ID a deer tick - What diseases can you get from a tick - How big can a tick get Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Ticks Deer Tick Lyme Disease Tick ID Odd Animal Specimens Dog Tick Gopher Tortoise Tick Natural History Museum Insect Specimens Entomology Insect Collection Zoology Tick Ticks Deer Tick Lyme Disease Tick ID Odd Animal Specimens"
YouTube Link 2023-05-05T10:00Z 5M followers, 6.4M engagements
"How do Remora Stick to Sharks Here's how remora stick to sharks. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. shorts remora sharks remora fish animals science odd animal specimens shorts remora sharks remora fish animals science odd animal specimens"
YouTube Link 2022-03-03T12:00Z 5M followers, 21.3M engagements
"What's Inside a Kidney Make sure to download Beast Lord: The New Land with the link: https://beastlord.onelink.me/4a2w/OddAnimalSpecimens Use code BL777 to receive a special bonus #BeastLord #AnimalGame #LionGame In this video we dissect a kidney in order to find out whats inside. We learn about how kidneys filter our blood how blood flows through the kidneys and how urine is made. This video answers the following questions: Whats inside a kidney What do kidneys look like What do kidneys do What are kidneys for How do kidneys clean our blood How do kidneys filter blood How do kidneys work How"
YouTube Link 2024-12-06T11:00Z 5M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Caecilians - Giant Fanged Worms Caecilians are kind of like giant worms with big fangs. Weird. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. animals science shorts animals science shorts"
YouTube Link 2021-11-12T13:00Z 5M followers, 22.9M engagements
"What's Inside a Conch Shell I've always wondered what's inside a conch shell What does a conch look like with its shell removed Here we take a look at a conch animal without its shell to answer that question. #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join conch without shell conch animal conch shell what's inside a conch shell animal facts shell facts odd animal specimens conch without shell conch animal conch shell what's inside a conch shell animal facts shell facts odd animal specimens"
YouTube Link 2024-03-09T18:36Z 5M followers, 7.6M engagements
"What is a Narwhal Horn I thought a narwhal's horn grows out of its forehead like a unicorn. I was wrong. The truth is their horn is not a horn at all - it's a giant tooth or tusk that grows out of their mouth. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology odd animal specimens narwhal narwhal tusk narwhal horn What is a narwhal horn whale shorts animals science odd animal specimens tiktok odd animal specimens narwhal narwhal tusk narwhal horn What is a narwhal horn whale shorts animals science odd animal specimens tiktok"
YouTube Link 2023-01-10T16:43Z 5M followers, 5.3M engagements
"My Bald Eagle Collection Here are some of my giant birds. Bald Eagles Red Tailed Hawks and California Condors. Animals Birds Bald Eagle Odd Animal Specimens Science Animals Birds Bald Eagle Odd Animal Specimens Science"
YouTube Link 2022-02-14T12:00Z 5M followers, 2M engagements
"How Rare Are Your Traits Go to https://squarespace.com/oddanimalspecimens to get a free trial and 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Here's everything you never knew about unique / heritable humans traits. This video answers all of the following questions: - What percent of people have a palmaris longus - What thumbprint type is the most common - How rare is a hitchhiker's thumb - What percentage of people are double jointed - How common is a detached earlobe - How common is curly hair - What is a preauricular pit odd animal specimens hitchhiker's thumb hitchhiker's thumb vs"
YouTube Link 2023-05-12T10:00Z 5M followers, 728.5K engagements
"Bushmaster - How Do Snakes Inject Venom This bushmaster fang will show us how snakes inject venom. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. animals science shorts animals science shorts"
YouTube Link 2021-11-10T13:00Z 5M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Scallops Have [---] Eyes Scallops have [---] eyes and they can swim. Here's the full video: https://youtu.be/g_c8qHy_WNA #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join scallops scallop scallops swimming scallop eyes animals science odd animal specimens shorts scallops scallop scallops swimming scallop eyes animals science odd animal specimens shorts"
YouTube Link 2023-09-27T16:57Z 5M followers, 11.7M engagements
"Bighorn Sheep - Did you expect this I removed the horns from a bighorn sheep. I didn't expect it to look like this. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology animals science shorts animals science shorts"
YouTube Link 2022-10-28T15:40Z 5M followers, 41.3M engagements
"How Big Can a Tick Get This is a Gopher Tortoise Tick the largest tick species in North America. After feeding on a tortoise they can get huge. #shorts shorts tick tick insect science entomology biology zoology insect insects insect collection odd animal specimens shorts tick tick insect science entomology biology zoology insect insects insect collection odd animal specimens"
YouTube Link 2023-04-25T15:59Z 5M followers, 39M engagements
"Everything You Didn't Know About Ocean Animals Use code ODDANIMAL50 to get 50% off your first Factor box at https://bit.ly/3s5ClFa Here's everything you never knew about ocean animals. This video answers all of the following questions: - What is a scallop - Do scallops have eyes - Where are a scallop's eyes - Do scallops swim - How do scallops swim - How did people make buttons out of mussel shells - How do sea urchins move around - Do sea urchins have teeth - What are sand dollars - Are sand dollars animals - Do sand dollars move - How do sand dollars eat - What's inside a sand dollar - Do"
YouTube Link 2023-08-25T10:00Z 5M followers, 5.2M engagements
"Starfish Eat Unlike Any Other Animal How do starfish eat I thought starfish eat like sea urchins. Sea urchins have teeth on their undersides. However that's not correct. Starfish don't have teeth. Instead they can push their stomachs out of their bodies and digest their food externally. #shorts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join starfish star fish starfish eating sea urchin animal facts ocean animal facts how do starfish eat odd animal specimens starfish mouth starfish star fish starfish eating sea urchin animal facts ocean"
YouTube Link 2024-11-29T16:34Z 5M followers, 10.3M engagements
"This Insect Is Born Pregnant Leaf insects drop their eggs onto the ground. Horseshoe crabs can lay [-----] eggs in one night. But in this video we discuss one animal that has the strangest pregnancy of them all. Aphids exhibit something called "telescoping pregnancies" or "telescopic generations" where their babies are pregnant with their own offspring. #shorts This videos answers the questions: What is a leaf insect How many eggs do horseshoe crabs lay How do aphids reproduce so fast What does an aphid look like Why do aphids have so many babies Join this channel to get access to perks:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-24T16:17Z 5M followers, 1.5M engagements
"How Do Snails Grow Their Shells How do snails grow their shells Their mantle adds layers of calcium carbonate to the opening edge of their shell making it longer and wider as the snail grows. #shorts Snail Snail Shell snail without shell how do snails get their shells snails animals science zoology odd animal specimens Snail Snail Shell snail without shell how do snails get their shells snails animals science zoology odd animal specimens"
YouTube Link 2023-05-16T15:53Z 5M followers, 6.1M engagements
"World's Biggest Salamander This is a Chinese Giant Salamander. The biggest / largest salamander in the world. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology animals science shorts animals science shorts"
YouTube Link 2022-11-24T16:52Z 5M followers, 12.3M engagements
"Horror Frog - Hairy Clawed Frog This is a horror frog. It's also known as a hairy frog or a wolverine frog. Horror Frogs break their toes and push them out of their skin to form claws. Weird. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Animals Science Shorts Animals Science Shorts"
YouTube Link 2022-10-19T19:13Z 5M followers, 8.8M engagements
"How Does Whale Baleen Work In this video I explain how whale baleen works. This is whale baleen from a humpback whale. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology animals science shorts whales baleen whale humpback whale animals science shorts whales baleen whale humpback whale"
YouTube Link 2022-12-13T16:37Z 5M followers, 74.4M engagements
"Animal Speedrun to Celebrate [-------] Followers on TikTok Did you get it What time Go to my channel and click "JOIN" for exclusive tours of my collection #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. shorts animals science shorts animals science"
YouTube Link 2022-06-08T15:42Z 5M followers, 8.1M engagements
"Our Insects Were Infected with Zombie Fungus This is our collection of insects that have been infected by parasitic fungi. Some people will call a parasitic fungus a "zombie fungus". This is because the fungi can "infect" an insect's body and its mind. Others call them cordyceps but that's only one genus of parasitic fungi. In this video you will find a parasitized moth spider larvae caterpillar and cicada. This video answers the following questions: - What is parasitic fungi - What is zombie fungus - What insects are parasitized by zombie fungus - Does fungus kill insects - Can fungus"
YouTube Link 2023-01-28T11:00Z 5M followers, 2.9M engagements
"What's Inside a Hermit Crab Shell What's inside a hermit crab shell Their curved abdomen hides inside. #shorts Specimen use made possible by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz8X-JAmenxLH-uXlgVaCg/join hermit crab shell hermit crab shell what's inside a hermit crab shell hermit crab without shell shorts animal facts hermit crab shell hermit crab shell what's inside a hermit crab shell hermit crab without shell shorts animal facts"
YouTube Link 2024-01-15T16:40Z 5M followers, 4.4M engagements
"I Was Wrong About Buffalo The animal that we all think is a buffalo is actual a bison. Most people refer to them as buffalo but the more correct name is American Bison. There are many other difference but let's start the buffalo vs bison explanation by getting the names right. Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology #shorts Buffalo Bison American Bison American Buffalo Natural History Animal Skull Odd Animal Specimens shorts animals science Buffalo Bison American Bison American Buffalo Natural History Animal Skull Odd Animal Specimens shorts animals science"
YouTube Link 2023-01-26T16:37Z 5M followers, 12.4M engagements
"This Insect Is Born Pregnant Leaf insects drop their eggs onto the ground. Horseshoe crabs can lay [-----] eggs in one night. But in this video we discuss one animal that has the strangest pregnancy of them all. Aphids exhibit something called "telescoping pregnancies" or "telescopic generations" where their babies are pregnant with their own offspring. #shorts This videos answers the questions: What is a leaf insect How many eggs do horseshoe crabs lay How do aphids reproduce so fast What does an aphid look like Why do aphids have so many babies Join this channel to get access to perks:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-24T16:17Z 5M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Uncovering Fluorescent Animals At Night With CyberGhost you can get 84% off just $2.03 per month + [--] months free by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/4o46Z9z In this video we go outside and search for fluorescent animals and plants using a UV flashlight. We find fluorescent scorpions fluorescent hornworms fluorescent caterpillars fluorescent smilax fluorescent golf balls and even a fluorescent muffin. This video answers the question: What do scorpions look like under a UV light What do fluorescent animals look like What animals fluoresce What common animals fluoresce What common animals glow"
YouTube Link 2025-10-07T14:21Z 5M followers, 230.4K engagements
"Everything You Didn't Know About Fluorescent Animals With CyberGhost you can get 84% off just $2.03 per month + [--] months free by clicking this link: https://cyberghostvpn.com/AnimalSpecimens In this video we go over everything you didn't know about fluorescent animals. Specifically we look at animals that fluoresce and glow under UV / ultraviolet light. This video answers the following questions: What animals fluoresce under UV light What animals fluoresce under ultraviolet light What animals glow Why are certain animal fluorescent Why do fluorescent animals glow Why do fluorescent things"
YouTube Link 2025-10-04T10:00Z 5M followers, 145K engagements
"This Insect Is An Imposter I thought this insect was a bumblebee but I was wrong. Bumblebees have fuzzy abdomens. This insect has a smooth abdomen. Large bees with smooth abdomens are an entirely different species called carpenter bees. In this video we learn the differences between bumblebees and carpenter bees and how to tell them apart visually. This video answers the following questions: What is the difference between bumblebees and carpenter bees What does a bumblebee look like What does a carpenter bee look like How to tell the difference between a bumblebee and a carpenter bee How to"
YouTube Link 2025-09-04T16:18Z 5M followers, 2.7M engagements
"This Animal Is An Imposter Did you guess the animal right I thought this was a gazelle but I was wrong. Gazelles have long straight horns. This animal has "s" shaped horns. Animals with curved horns like this are an entirely different species - they're impala. Interestingly both gazelles and impalas are a type of antelope. In this video we learn the difference between gazelles and impalas. This video answers the questions: What is the difference between a gazelle and an impala What do gazelle horns look like What does an impala look like What does a gazelle look like What do impala horns look"
YouTube Link 2025-07-28T14:30Z 5M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Why Are Howler Monkeys So Loud Why are howler monkeys so loud Their mating calls can be heard over three miles away. In this video we describe and show the anatomy that allows howler monkeys to make incredibly loud vocalizations. It all has to do with their enlarged hyoid bones. This bone acts like a resonance chamber that can amplifies certain sounds the monkey makes. This video answers the following questions: Why are howler monkeys so loud What is special about howler monkeys What is a hyoid bone How do hyoid bones amplify sound What do howler monkeys sound like #shorts Specimen use made"
YouTube Link 2025-07-23T15:24Z 5M followers, 1.2M engagements
"How Wide Can a Hippo Open Its Mouth Hippos have a unique trait: they have a wide and shallow jaw joint that allows them to open their mouths extremely wide. How wide can a hippo open its mouth Us humans can open our mouths about [--] degrees but hippos can open their mouths about [---] degrees. This video answers the following questions: How wide can a hippo open its mouth How wide can a hippopotamus open its mouth What is special about hippos What is special about hippopotamuses What are some hippo facts What are some facts about hippos Join this channel to get access to perks:"
YouTube Link 2025-07-16T15:29Z 5M followers, 3.4M engagements
"Flying Squirrels Glow Under UV Lights In this video we explain why flying squirrels glow under UV black lights. This is true for a variety of flying squirrel species. In the video we explain why this happens we show other animals that glow (like scorpions) and show what a flying squirrel looks like as it fluoresces under UV black lights. This video answers the questions: What animals fluoresce under UV lights Do flying squirrels fluoresce under UV lights Do scorpions glow under black lights Do flying squirrels glow under UV lights How does fluorescence work What is the science behind"
YouTube Link 2025-07-05T16:33Z 5M followers, 6.4M engagements
"Making Fabric From Caterpillar Cocoons Caterpillar cocoons can be used to make interesting fabric. First the cocoons are soaked in boiling water. Then they are unwound. The resulting fibers are twisted together to form thread which can be used to make silk. Silk is made from caterpillar cocoons. This video answers the following questions: What is silk How do caterpillars make silk How can you make silk from silk moth caterpillars How is silk made Is silk made from cocoons #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Join this channel to get access to"
YouTube Link 2025-06-27T13:57Z 5M followers, 19M engagements
"The Strange Bones Inside a Parrotfish Parrotfish have an unusual set of bones in the back of their mouths - an extra set of teeth. These teeth are specifically used to grind up coral skeletons. The ground up skeletons turn into sand which the parrotfish release into the ocean. Around 80% of the sand found on tropical beaches comes from parrotfish. This video answers the following questions: Where does sand come from Do parrotfish make sand How do parrotfish make sand Is sand parrotfish poop Do parrotfish poop out sand #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of"
YouTube Link 2025-06-21T18:36Z 5M followers, 8.7M engagements
"The Fish With The Most Teeth What fish has the most teeth In this video we explore this question and find an answer. I thought sharks have the most teeth but I was wrong. Many other fish like bowfin for example can have a ton of teeth all over the place. The fish with the most teeth is actually a channel catfish. This video answers the following questions: What fish has the most teeth Do sharks have the most teeth What do shark teeth look like What do fish teeth look like Do fish have teeth What do catfish teeth look like Do catfish have teeth Where do fish have teeth #shorts Specimen use"
YouTube Link 2025-06-13T14:35Z 5M followers, 9.4M engagements
"The World's Largest Cricket If you place an animal on an island and allow it to evolve for millions of years something unusual can happen. That animal can become enormous. This phenomenon called island gigantism has created the world's largest cricket - the giant weta (giant wt) from New Zealand. This video answers the following questions: How big is a giant weta How big are giant wt Why are giant weta so big What is the world's largest cricket What is island gigantism How do insect evolve to be so big Why do insects evolve to be so big #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of"
YouTube Link 2025-06-05T16:01Z 5M followers, 35.4M engagements
"What Is The Largest Queen Insect What is the largest insect queen In this video we compare the sizes of different queen insects. Bumblebee queens are fairly large. Wasp queens are large as well. Ant queens can grow to an impressive size but the largest queen insect is the termite queen. This video answers the following questions: How big is a queen bee How big is a queen bumblebee How big is a queen wasp How big is a queen ant How big is a queen termite What's the biggest queen insect What's the biggest insect queen #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of"
YouTube Link 2025-05-22T15:25Z 5M followers, 20.1M engagements
"Pulling Out a Horse's Tooth How long are horse teeth In this video we find out. We learn how horse teeth grow similarly to push-up ice cream treats. The majority of a horse's tooth is hidden below their gumline. When the exposed tooth wears down the tooth can push up to replace the worn out portion. We also look at the length of porcupine teeth and monkey teeth. This video answers the following questions. What do horse teeth look like How long are a horse's teeth How long are horse teeth How do horse teeth grow #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology"
YouTube Link 2025-05-10T15:17Z 5M followers, 58.1M engagements
"What's Inside an Antelope Horn What's inside an antelope horn In this video we find out. We look inside a variety of horns and learn that a true animal horn is composed of a bony core and a keratin sheath. We find out what's inside a bison horn a goat horn a kudu horn and a antelope / gazelle horn. In the wild the keratin sheath is fused to the animal's skull. This video answers the following questions: What's inside an antelope horn What's inside a gazelle horn What's inside a bison horn What's inside a goat horn What's inside a kudu horn What's inside an animal horn What are animal horns"
YouTube Link 2025-04-25T14:57Z 5M followers, 40.2M engagements
"Scorpions Glow Under UV Lights In this video we explain why scorpions glow under UV black lights. This is true for nearly all scorpions. In the video we explain why this happens we show other animals that glow (like eastern fox squirrels) and show what a scorpion looks like as it fluoresces under UV black lights. This video answers the questions: What animals fluoresce under UV lights Do scorpions fluoresce under UV lights Do scorpions glow under black lights Do scorpions glow under UV lights How does fluorescence work What is the science behind fluorescence Why do some things fluoresce What"
YouTube Link 2025-04-19T13:51Z 5M followers, 57.5M engagements
"Inside An Orchid Bee's Giant Legs Orchid bees have giant back legs. Male orchid bees specifically have very large hind tibias. In this video we explain how orchid bees collect flower fragrances in their back legs and create their own unique perfumes. They attract female orchid bees using these fragrances. This video answers the questions: What is an orchid bee What are orchid bees What do orchid bees look like Why do orchid bees have big back legs How do orchid bees make perfume Do orchid bees make perfume #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Join"
YouTube Link 2025-04-12T16:14Z 5M followers, 3.8M engagements
"What's Inside an Armadillo Shell What's inside an armadillo shell How are armadillo shells made In this video we learn the answer. It turns out inside an armadillo's skin are a bunch of tiny bones. As the armadillo grows these bones expand and fuse together forming their shell. This video answers the following questions: What's inside an armadillo shell How do armadillo shells form How do armadillos make their shells What are armadillo shells made out of Are armadillo shells made out of bone Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. #shorts Join this channel"
YouTube Link 2025-04-03T15:18Z 5M followers, 22.1M engagements
"What's Inside an Eel Mouth Moray eels have a second set of jaws called pharyngeal jaws located in the back of their throats. In this video we take a close look at those jaws and learn how moray eels use them to eat. This video answers the questions: What's inside an eel's mouth What's inside a moray eel mouth What do eel jaws look like What do pharyngeal jaws look like What does a eel's second set of jaws look like How do eels eat How do moray eels eat #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Join this channel to get access to perks:"
YouTube Link 2025-03-20T14:55Z 5M followers, 29.6M engagements
"How Big Can Kidney Stones Get In this video we show off some extremely large stones that can grow inside your body. We look at kidney stones gallstones and bladder stones. This video answers the following questions: How large can kidney stones get How large can kidney stones grow inside your body How big are gallstones How big are bladder stones How big are kidney stones What do kidney stones look like What do gallstones look like What do bladder stones look like #shorts This video was made in collaboration with the International Museum of Surgical Science in Chicago Illinois. Their public"
YouTube Link 2025-03-15T16:03Z 5M followers, 14.7M engagements
"What's Inside a Stingray Stinger In this video we take a close look at a stingray stinger also known as a stingray barb. We learn how stingrays sting and how they inject venom. This video answers the following questions: What's inside a stingray stinger What's inside a stingray barb How big is a stingray stinger How big is a stingray barb How do stingrays sting Where is a stingray's stinger How do stingrays inject venom Do stingrays have venom How big is a stingray Specimen use made possible by: The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology My second channel:"
YouTube Link 2025-03-08T11:00Z 5M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Why Are Piranha Bites So Dangerous What makes a piranha's bite so dangerous In this video we take a close look at piranha teeth and see how each individual piranha tooth is connected to the one next to it. Together these teeth make one continuous blade. This makes their bite incredibly effective. This video answers the following questions: What's inside a piranha's mouth What inside a piranha mouth What do piranha teeth look like How do piranha's bite Why are piranha bites so dangerous Why are piranhas so dangerous #shorts Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of"
YouTube Link 2025-02-20T16:55Z 5M followers, 20.7M engagements
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