Ecosystems Episode 4: The River Ecosystem! (2/2)

[@mariemaroney7891]

Great video, I find myself looking every Saturday morning for the new one. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Thanks Marie, so glad to hear that!

[@VNoche]

I love how clearly you explain the ecosystem and each animal's role in it. Thank you for these and other videos!

[@WildEncountersTV]

Seeing all of those River organisms was very entertaining! Your knowledge on biology and ecology is amazing! Seeing those strange inverts and that mosquito fish and hearing their role was great, but seeing the snake was the coolest part. Great job Ben, can’t wait to see what else you will film!

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Thanks a ton! So glad that you enjoyed the video that much.

[@rockstarsuzi]

I have stumbled upon your videos because we are homeschooling this year due to Covid-19. Thank you, thank you, thank you. This will really help me and my son in Grade 7. Keep it up..I will be watching closely for any new videos you may have in the future for Science.

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

You are so welcome, that's exactly why I made these!

[@NettaHarms-vu3nd]

I do to

[@VocalEdgeTV]

Get this guy a TV show. Excellent always.

[@MyWildBackyard]

Those flatter insects look like stoneflies. They're incredibly sensitive, so that river is really healthy! Also- we get dozens of those mosquito fish in my creek. I'm assuming those guys are good turtle or snake food? I'm trying to determine what sorts of predators might be lurking nearby for me to try and catch

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Okay cool, thanks for helping me out with the ID! From what I can tell, everything eats mosquito fish. Their only real defense is speed and being able to hide.

[@TheWildlifeBrothers]

Great work as always Ben! This ecosystem highlight series is really interesting and incredibly well done, I have thoroughly enjoyed each episode and seeing all of those river creatures was fascinating. I hope these videos are reaching the educators and general audience that they are intended for, you are putting in a lot of work and it's clear that you care about this project, the videos deserve to be utilized in every place they can be! Can't wait for more! - Harrison and Evan

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Thank you so much for the extraordinarily kind words! I also hope that educators are finding this series to be a useful resource.

[@AnimalEncountersEP]

Bro I love that food web at 6:45 you are really doing an excellent job with this educational series, keep it up Ben!

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Thanks so much Emilio!

[@misfithomemaker3683]

Thank You this was perfect for our homeschool today.

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

So glad to hear that!

[@maskerade81]

This video is better than the first

[@farrahfauste1664]

Excellent

[@CritterCreeper]

Awesome channel mate 👌🏻

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Thanks, glad you are enjoying it!

[@naturewithgabe]

Nice job! Another great educational video!

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Thanks Gabe, glad you enjoyed!

[@JoseManuelHiniesto]

Wow, I was delighted with these images. very beautiful and professional video. Nature is beautiful

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed!

[@chrisegnoto]

Well done video and nicely presented. Great job! I know projects like this take a lot of work!

[@shannonmeneghelli4006]

wow so cool I love things like this!

[@mariemaroney7891]

Amazon sells those Mosquito fish by the dozens or hundreds, I get them for turtle food. They are avid breeders and really quick. The turtle loves them. He’ll be released back where I found the raided nest last summer. I took the uneaten, exposed eggs home (3) and 70 days later one hatched. It was September and a bit cold here for me to release him then. He was size of a grape. I’ll be releasing him in the next few weeks. He’s about 3 1/2” long now.

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Wow, didn't realize that they were that popular in the pet trade. Glad the turtle liked them and that he will be ready for release soon!

[@mariemaroney7891]

The Wild Report my little Eastern Painted turtle loves to eat those mosquito fish. You really have to watch them and keep numbers in check. They are very prolific breeders. They sell them and the grass they love to hide in on Amazon and most pet food sites.

[@Emilie_Harvey]

I had a question. I get a lot of spotted salamanders in my pool every summer, and they die from the chlorine before we can get to them. I was wondering if I caught a live one, if I could keep it as a pet? (Other people can give some advise if they want) I’ve done my research and I’m ready to keep one. I hate to see them hurt or dead and I would like to save one.

[@5xwichi258]

Man I really learned so much , I just gained this urge to know more about the wildlife & nature around us

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Thanks so much for letting me know, I'm glad to hear that!

[@Garbgedarb]

Man, these vids almost make me want to enter an ecological study. Almost, cuz I bet the actual study won't be nearly as fun as these videos... ^_^'' Looking forward to the wetlands episode, since I live very close to freshwater tidal wetlands

[@joelleshaker3640]

how are you in that dirty water barefoot :0

[@Hazkeel420]

Pov: your here from online school

[@joellowyy2]

hello

[@kadenmatt8151]

What’s up bro

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Not much, what about yourself?

[@rickynorris1694]

Looks like a guppy

[@farhanmuhibahnaf165]

Guppy

[@Yukiisgift]

deez nuts

[@mr.slimjim]

He talk with his lips

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

How do you talk?

[@mr.slimjim]

With my tongue dumb

[@LeeDfined]

Ignore the haters...