Moths and sloths | Weird Nature
A sloth's fur is covered in algea, which then becomes a food source for moths.
TweetClip Info
- Clip length: 1'52''
- Broadcast year: 2002
Curriculum Connection
- Geography | Ecosystems | Tropical rainforest biomes | Tropical rainforest ecosystems
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: Weird Nature
- Episode: Puzzling Partners
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