Do you know about mosquitoes? 🦟

Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Show For Kids

Sleep Tight Media

Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.4 • 613 Ratings

🗓️ 9 July 2025

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, we’ll explore the fascinating world of mosquitoes. You’ll learn what they are, why they buzz in our ears, why only some bite, and how they find us. We’ll also discover what happens after a bite, how mosquitoes grow up, and even a few surprising ways they help nature stay in balance. Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 --- ✨ Want more stories and fewer interruptions? Join Sleep Tight Premium for ad-free listening, bonus bedtime stories every week, and personalized shout-outs for your little ones! Start your free trial now on Apple Podcasts or at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sleeptightpremium.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support Us 👉 Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for AD FREE listening and extra bedtime stories! 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sleep Tight Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is now available in Apple Podcasts! 🎉 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts, or share our podcast with your friends. 📢 Have an interesting science topic you would like to investigate? Send us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and we may feature it in an upcoming show. --- About Sleep Tight Science We’ve got bedtime down to a (Sleep Tight) Science! Sleep Tight Science is an award winning bedtime podcast that makes science accessible and enjoyable for the whole family. Snuggle in and drift off to sleep while learning about science topics submitted by listeners! Designed for curious young minds (but simple enough for grown-ups to understand), Sleep Tight Science uses big words to answer big questions that kids wonder about, like why do we feel icky sometimes and how do our legs help us move? Learn something new about the natural world while drifting off to dreamland. Have an interesting science question or a topic you’re curious about? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and it might just be the focus of an upcoming episode! Dedicated to enhancing the health and happiness of children, Sleep Tight Media helps families replace bedtime struggles with bedtime snuggles. -- Advertising provided by Starglow Media. Learn more about Starglow Media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here

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0:00.0	You are listening to Sleep Tide Science from Liam in Colorado.
0:15.9	Did you know some mosquitoes love stinky feet?
0:21.0	What?
0:21.9	Certain kinds are especially drawn to smelly socks and sweaty shoes.
0:27.7	So if your feet are extra stinky, watch out.
0:36.5	Hello, friends, and welcome back to Sleep Tight Science, a bedtime show that answers your questions about science.
0:48.5	Early every morning before Clark starts writing stories or science episodes, he likes to go for a run or a hike in the
0:56.9	woods near our house. Walking, running, or hiking through the forest is a wonderful way to begin your
1:03.9	day. It's quiet, peaceful, and full of amazing birds, animals, and plants.
1:12.9	Clark says it helps him think and feel calm, except for the last time.
1:19.2	That morning, halfway through the trail, Clark found himself under attack.
1:25.5	Not by bears, we don't have those. Not by cougars or even raccoons who have
1:31.7	chased him before. This time, it was mosquitoes. They were buzzing around his ears, biting his
1:40.8	ankles, his arms, his neck, basically anywhere his skin was showing.
1:47.0	And after 20 very itchy, very frustrating minutes, he asked out loud,
1:54.0	Why do mosquitoes even exist? What's their purpose anyway?
2:00.0	Most of the time our episodes are inspired by your excellent questions, but this time, it was inspired by itchy ankles and a swarm of very curious bugs.
2:14.7	In this episode, we're taking a closer look at one of the most annoying creatures you'll meet on a summer day.
2:22.3	The mosquito.
2:24.3	We'll start by answering the big question.
2:28.3	What is a mosquito anyway?
2:30.3	And why do they buzz so loudly in our ears? Then we'll explore what makes them different from other insects,
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