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Butterfly Pavilion
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 29 พ.ย. 2010
Non-profit butterfly and insect zoo located in Westminster, Colorado. Home to Rosie the tarantula.
Learn more about Butterfly Pavilion: butterflies.org/
Main Channel: th-cam.com/channels/_UphDYybGFGQUHqSSwPoWg.html
Get Tickets: tickets.butterflies.org/Default.aspx?tagid=3
Donate: butterflies.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/butterflies/donation.jsp?campaign=50&&test=true
Butterfly Pavilion is the first stand-alone, Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited non-profit invertebrate zoo in the world and a leader in invertebrate knowledge, inspiration and connection. Whether it is providing unique, hands-on learning experiences in our exhibits and educational programs, conducting new research that sets the standard for zoos across the country or building innovative solutions for species and habitat conservation in countries around the world, Butterfly Pavilion is leading the way in ensuring invertebrates are protected for the future.
Learn more about Butterfly Pavilion: butterflies.org/
Main Channel: th-cam.com/channels/_UphDYybGFGQUHqSSwPoWg.html
Get Tickets: tickets.butterflies.org/Default.aspx?tagid=3
Donate: butterflies.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/butterflies/donation.jsp?campaign=50&&test=true
Butterfly Pavilion is the first stand-alone, Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited non-profit invertebrate zoo in the world and a leader in invertebrate knowledge, inspiration and connection. Whether it is providing unique, hands-on learning experiences in our exhibits and educational programs, conducting new research that sets the standard for zoos across the country or building innovative solutions for species and habitat conservation in countries around the world, Butterfly Pavilion is leading the way in ensuring invertebrates are protected for the future.
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Happy National Moth Week! Butterfly Pavilion has just received Urania Swallowtail Moths all the way from El Salvador! These day-flying moths have a lifespan of about two months, so be sure to visit them in our Wings of the Tropics butterfly conservatory exhibit while you still can. Urania Swallowtail Moths are highly migratory invertebrates due to their reliance on Omphalea Trees. These trees a...
Discover Incredible Invertebrates at Butterfly Pavilion
มุมมอง 9012 วันที่ผ่านมา
From deep sea dwellers and multi-legged marvels to fluttering winged wonders, Butterfly Pavilion has a fabulous array of invertebrates that you’re bound to fall in love with! Visit us in person or check us out online to learn more about the invertebrate creatures that make up 97% of all animal species and see how you can get involved in supporting our research, conservation, and education effor...
Tailless Whip Scorpion | Invertebrate De-Ickifiction | Butterfly Pavilion
มุมมอง 28216 วันที่ผ่านมา
Hello Invertebudies! It’s time to explore the world of the tailless whip scorpion. This fearsome looking creature is actually quite shy and likes to hide to avoid predators. These creepy crawlies often spark arachnophobia in humans, but are completely harmless to humans, and instead play a unique role in pest control. Talk about an excellent companion! Until next time, stay curious and be sure ...
Antilles Pinktoe Tarantula | Invertebrate De-Ickfication | Butterfly Pavilion
มุมมอง 22523 วันที่ผ่านมา
Welcome back to spider corner, invertebuddies! Today we are joined by a freshly hatched Antilles Pinktoe Tarantula. These beautiful spiders are notable due to their vibrant features, such as their blue coloration. The Antilles Pinktoe Tarantula live in trees on the edges of leaves, high above the reach of most predeators. What do you think? Does this beautiful spider make you less afraid? Or do...
Hercules Beetle Unboxing at Butterfly Pavilion
มุมมอง 44223 วันที่ผ่านมา
This week we’re unboxing the incredible Hercules Beetle! Despite their large size these beetles actually fly, aiding them in being valuable pollinators. As part of our Pollinator Palooza celebration, you can find them and many other beetles on display this June! Join us on Saturday, June 29th for our Pollinator Palooza Festival to learn more about beetles and other invertebrates as pollinators ...
See Butterflies from Around the World at Butterfly Pavilion
มุมมอง 3926 วันที่ผ่านมา
Looking for a Summer staycation? At Butterfly Pavilion’s Wings of the Tropics rainforest conservatory, you can experience the wonder of butterflies from around the world right here in Westminster! On June 29, at our Pollinator Palooza Festival, join some of our special events in Wings of the Tropics such as our Rainforest Tour at 2:30 p.m. where you can learn about tropical plants and their pol...
Asian Forest Scorpion | Invertebrate De-Ickification | Butterfly Pavilion
มุมมอง 13329 วันที่ผ่านมา
Today we are shining light on the mysterious world of the Asian Forest Scorpion! This nocturnal hunter has a unique property called bioflouresence, allowing them to glow when UV light shines on them! Scientists are still unsure why these scorpions possess this ability, but in any case, it makes these animals absolutely amazing. What do you think? Would you go out looking for glow in the dark sc...
These Rhinoceros Beetles Can be a Little Clumsy!
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Happy Pollinator Week! Did you know that beetles are great pollinators? As we continue our month long Pollinator Palooza celebrations, check out these incredible Brown Rhinoceros Beetles that are now on display! Named for their large size and prominent horns, Rhinoceros Beetles are not only strong fliers but also some of our unsung pollinator heroes.Feeding on fruit, nectar, and sap, they move ...
Macleay’s Sticks | Invertebrate De-Ickification | Butterfly Pavilion
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And the award for best disguise goes to...Macleay’s Sticks! Welcome to Butterfly Pavilion, invertebuddies, and today we are celebrating Macleay’s Sticks, one of the best mimic insects in the world. Macleay’s Sticks are unbelievable creatures, who are masters at disguise before they are even born! What do you think? Are other invertebrates, like the ghost mantis, better at hiding than Macleay’s ...
Leafcutter Bees Build Their Nests
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This week, we’ve had the pleasure of watching the wonders of Leafcutter Bees as these two native bee houses started making nests in Butterfly Pavilion’s Perennial Garden! These leafcutters can be identified by the pollen baskets located on their bellies! Though they certainly are busy, these native bees are not aggressive and can be enjoyed from a distance. To learn more about the fascinating l...
These Elephant Beetles can Grow Up to 13 Centimeters!
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Capable of growing up to 13 centimeters, these large beetles are known as Elephant Beetles and recently arrived at Butterfly Pavilion for you to come see them on display! Common among males in this species, these tiny giants will use their large horns to fight over females and feeding sites such as trees and crops. With a diet consisting of bark, sap, and fruit, the small hairs that cover their...
Giant African Millipede | Invertebrate De-Ickification | Butterfly Pavilion
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Today we join the Giant African Millipede, an incredible that moves along with the help of its incredible number of tiny legs. Meaning "a thousand feet” the Giant African Millipede is an amazing recycler, eating dead or decaying plant matter, and keeping the ecosystem healthy. But there is so much more to these creatures than having many legs. Millipedes are not only a vital part of the ecosyst...
June's Animal of the Month: Flamboyant Flower Beetle!
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Introducing June’s invertebrate of the month, watch as we unbox the Flamboyant Flower Beetle! Known for their vibrant appearance, their bright green exoskeleton also refracts light and can give the appearance of a rainbow hue. As both a decomposer and a pollinator, these beetles are essential animals to their native habitats in Central Africa as they feed on fruits and flowers. To learn more ab...
Madagascar Hissing Cockroach | Invertebrate De-Ickification | Butterfly Pavilion
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Today Butterfly Pavilion is journeying to the far reaches of Madagascar to uncover the Madagascar hissing cockroach. This distinct cockroach is well known for its hissing sound, one of the most unique invertebrate sounds on the planet! But this Madagascar hissing cockroach is far more than just its sound. This invertebrate is an incredible asset to the ecosystem, breaking down decaying organic ...
Unbox Goliath Beetles with Us!
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In celebration of Pollinator Awareness Month, Butterfly Pavilion is excited to showcase some incredible beetles from around the globe, highlighting their crucial yet often overlooked role as insect pollinators. Today’s beetle unboxing unveils our Goliath Beetles! Starting in June, this display will include three female Goliath Beetles and one male. The males are easily distinguishable by their ...
I know plenty of sites sell these.
Love them all. Except the centipede. That thing can crawl back into the abyss.
This was so fascinating I mean i knew about the whip scorpion but using there spiny front arms to capture prey is so cool
I wish they could thrive in southeastern Colorado.
Multiple males in the same little enclosure?
Yeah...that thing skeeves me out.
Nature is Beautiful
OH MY GOSH THEY ARE SO CUTE!!!
It's such a silly creature. I love how it's eyes move. ❤
It's remarkably vibrant!
He cute🥰
Like if you went to this place on a field trip. Super cool they are still doing amazing things!!
Makes me wonder if people have ever made jewelry out of this thing.
So cool!
So glad you enjoyed the video!
I hope you do something about the deep sea invertebrates.
Hi there! That is a fun suggestion! Which one would you pick?
So excited for this!
We are so glad to hear that!
What kind of powder is that? Fish powder? Essence of fish? Cream of fish? Fish sand?
That is sooo weard😮
So when does the name get changed to Simandoa Captivity Cockroach?
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This is great to see! The butterfly pavilion is truly a magical place!
She was my spider as a child!!!! I grew up walking around with her on me.
Love that you posted this! Awesome!