How does a caterpillar become a butterfly?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

American Public Media

Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.4 • 13.5K Ratings

🗓️ 3 May 2022

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

Caterpillars go through a striking transformation from a crawly, tube-like creature into a soaring, beautifully-winged butterfly. This process is called metamorphosis and it’s no wonder our listeners have lots of questions about it. We’ll find out exactly how a caterpillar transforms (spoiler alert: it doesn’t just grow a pair of wings), and we’ll go on a house-hunting journey with two caterpillars searching for their pupation stations. Plus, a pretty tricky mystery sound for you to guess!

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0:00.0	Hi, it's Molly from BrainsOn and Smash Boom Best with an important request for the curious
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0:53.8	Look kiddo, we need to talk.
0:59.4	You're not going to be a caterpillar forever.
1:02.9	Dad, we normally listen to bugs on while we drive.
1:07.9	Can we talk after my bugs get ball game?
1:10.8	I think this is the best time.
1:13.0	We don't have to make direct eye contact in the car.
1:15.4	Plus there's a clear ending to our talk when we get to the gym.
1:18.6	Fine.
	...

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