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How are crickets so loud?

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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How to Watch Insects in Your Own Backyard

Insects need water to survive just like humans do some insects can get all or most of the water they need from the food they eat herbivores plant eaters can often get all their water just from chewing leaves or plants blood sucking insects can get moisture from that wet blood. Some insects do sip the morning dew or other water sources to make sure they stay hydrated and that's actually one of the things that kareem vahad says is so fascinating about insects. If you have a question about anything have an adult record it be sure to include your first name where you live and how old you are then your adult can email the file to questions at but why kids.

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