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Urban Ants Have you ever wondered why ants are everywhere in cities? In this video, we'll explore the fascinating presence of these tiny insects in urban centers. Join us to discover what makes them so successful and how it impacts our daily lives. Ants are true masters in the art of finding food, and cities offer them a true feast. From food scraps in trash cans to crumbs on bustling sidewalks, they find abundant resources in our urban environment. Furthermore, ants are incredibly versatile when it comes to their diet. Some species specialize in sugar, while others prefer proteins. This dietary diversity allows them to explore a variety of food sources, ensuring their survival and prosperity. Another fascinating aspect is the communication among ants to locate and access food resources. They use pheromones to leave trails that guide other ants to the food, ensuring efficient exploration of the environment. The adaptability of ants to their diet and their communication abilities ar...

Urban Bees Have you ever stopped to think about the importance of bees in urban environments? In this video, we will explore the fascinating world of urban bees, discovering their feeding habits, their role in the ecosystem, and the challenges they face in modern cities. Get ready to be amazed! Bees have shown a remarkable ability to adapt to urban environments. With the expansion of cities and the reduction of natural areas, many species have found a new habitat in urban centers. Green roofs, parks, public gardens, and even small spaces between buildings have become suitable locations for hive installation. These insects are attracted by the diversity of flowers cultivated in urban areas, finding in them a rich source of food. It is common to see them buzzing around flower beds, contributing to pollination and the beauty of urban spaces. Urban Bees Furthermore, more and more people have become interested in urban beekeeping, maintaining hives in their backyards or even on building r...

BEETLE Macraspis cincta Hello, everyone! Have you ever wondered why some beetles have a voracious appetite for roses? And how they manage to thrive amidst the concrete of cities? Welcome to our channel, today we're going to explore the mysteries of Macraspis cincta beetles and their fascinating relationship with urban flowers, especially roses. Beetles of the Macraspis cincta species exhibit distinctive morphology that makes them easily recognizable. With a size ranging from small to medium, these insects display a compact, rounded body with an external armor known as an exoskeleton, providing them with protection and resilience. One of the most striking features of Macraspis cincta beetles is their vibrant and eye-catching coloration. They typically showcase shades of metallic green or bluish-green on their exoskeleton, adorned with spots or stripes of contrasting colors like yellow or red. This coloration not only makes them visually appealing but also plays an important role in ...

GOLSEN SILK SPIDER - Nephila Clavipes Hello! You will meet one of the most incredible insects in the Americas that has also adapted very well to cities. The golden silk spider, known to have the strongest web of all spiders. Stay with us and learn all about the mighty golden silk spider! Large cities have become habitat not only for human beings, but also for many animals, mainly insects. Insects have adapted very well to urban areas and are abundant and varied. And one of the animals that most adapted to this environment and can be found in different places in cities are spiders. There are several species inhabiting the urbanized areas of most of the planet. Currently, there are over 48,000 known species worldwide. In Brazil, approximately 4,500 species have been cataloged. It is an expressive amount and it is due to the great ability to adapt to the environment and its efficient hunting method. One of the most incredible species that has adapted very well to cities is the golden silk...

Amazing creatures! True nature artwork! They are the most abundant beings in nature. They are the insects! Insects are life forms that have existed for hundreds of millions of years and have evolved very well to adapt to different types of environments and situations. And one of the places that they adapted very well and established themselves as faithful residents were cities. Dragonfly You may not even realize it, but they are in every corner of the city. In trees, squares, parks, inside your house, in your backyard, in sewers and anywhere else you can imagine. The diversity of species is enormous. You will find all kinds of insects in cities. Bees, spiders, cockroaches, beetles, butterflies, snails, termites, ants, crickets, dragonflies, hornets, flies, bed bugs, snake lice, small armadillos, caterpillars, wasps and many others. Urban Bee They are true architects of nature, with their webs and beehives, incredible structures and unparalleled in other animal species… These insects ha...