Arthro-Pod EP 63 THEM! Giant Insects in Cinema

It's a Halloween Spectacular as the Arthro-Pod gang fires up the projector and watches the 1954 sci-fi classic "THEM!" There are giant ants galore in this movie so there's plenty to dissect in regards to ant biology. Plus, a whole host of other spooky content! 

It's THEM!

Jody found out what she would look like if she were made of giant ants at "Pest World" in San Diego

I think we all get emails like this sometimes. 

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It looks just like a family reunion

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