Springtails Do Their Own Stunts | Deep Look

[@peytonvogler1087]

My favorite hexapods!! They’re incredibly underrated in the field entomology, to the extent that none of my professors know an entomologist who studies them. They’re known to be the most abundant animal on the planet, yet still so under appreciated. I love them!

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Peyton thanks for pointing that out! We need more people studying them.

[@felixflax19]

I edit Wikipedia pages about them sometimes but yeah finding studies about them is difficult

[@rustyshackleford9888]

I was always taught nematodes were the most abundant animal.

[@ryanwaege7251]

Hexapods are the bestapods! Jokes aside, I really appreciate the lively narration.

[@lumina_]

I thought ants were

[@panicclinic]

They're absolutely precious and adorable little buggers. The way they launch themselves into the air is entertaining.

[@islamisthetruewaytogod6812]

God said : Say, “We believe in Allah, and in what was revealed to us, and in what was revealed to Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the Patriarchs, and in what was given to Moses and Jesus, and in what was given to the prophets from their Lord. We do not differentiate between any of them. And to Him, we surrender.” (2:136 / Translated by Community)

[@jacobv3396]

Now those little buggers are fun to watch. Pretty amazing how quick they are.

[@islamisthetruewaytogod6812]

God said : Say, “We believe in Allah, and in what was revealed to us, and in what was revealed to Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the Patriarchs, and in what was given to Moses and Jesus, and in what was given to the prophets from their Lord. We do not differentiate between any of them. And to Him, we surrender.” (2:136 / Translated by Community)

[@JetFalcon710]

​@@islamisthetruewaytogod6812Now, I've seen a lot of Christians in KZbin comment sections trying to get people to repent to Jesus, but this is the first time I've seen an Islamic guy trying to get people to repent to Allah

[@zachb8012]

That was a great episode. Peak Deep Look. The camera work is incredible and I've never been more fascinated with how complicated all the tiny things can be. My favorite thing about nature is how you can crouch in any bush, turn over any rock, stare into any tide pool and if you look close enough you'll eventually find something amazing.

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Much appreciated!

[@islamisthetruewaytogod6812]

God said : Say, “We believe in Allah, and in what was revealed to us, and in what was revealed to Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the Patriarchs, and in what was given to Moses and Jesus, and in what was given to the prophets from their Lord. We do not differentiate between any of them. And to Him, we surrender.” (2:136 / Translated by Community)

[@Alex-kf3rm]

When I was a kid I thought they had the power to teleport short distance.

[@JetFalcon710]

Yeah, it does kinda look like that, especially with the two springtails that disappear in one frame at 0:48

[@theworthysoul]

Definitely looks like that, they jump fast. Seems to depend a little on perspective though; some angles they just vanish while others I’ve actually sorta seen them shoot off.

[@junbug120]

They look so majestic

[@KQEDDeepLook]

We agree, Kim.

[@Silver-Arrow]

i wish to be the person that approves funding for projects like "we want to put a bunch of springtails in an wind tunnel"

[@KQEDDeepLook]

FOR SCIENCE

[@kailynliu1519]

It’s like indoor skydiving for springtails!

[@TragoudistrosMPH]

I didn't know water striders jumped! However the dropping physics were increasingly fascinating, both the acrobatic drop and the water 💧

[@islamisthetruewaytogod6812]

God said : Say, “We believe in Allah, and in what was revealed to us, and in what was revealed to Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the Patriarchs, and in what was given to Moses and Jesus, and in what was given to the prophets from their Lord. We do not differentiate between any of them. And to Him, we surrender.” (2:136 / Translated by Community)

[@Weiner-Worm]

While moving, underneath one of my large plant saucers, I found a colony of springtails. So I used a small hand vacuum to collect them, then emptied the contents into a container I had prepared with activated chemical free charcoal. I now have a little home grown colony of springtails that I sprinkle into my house plants. They are great at eating mold/fungus. I loved seeing them up close in this video! I find them very endearing.

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Great tip!

[@Jannellbathbabe]

Not a great idea to bring those inside the house. They increase in number rapidly and are pests that should not be inside the house.

[@Weiner-Worm]

@@Jannellbathbabe Do you have a source for your claim? I have never seen any outside the plant containers. They need moisture to live, and cannot survive in carpet or on hard floor. They eat the fungus growing in my plants, and that lowers the spore count

[@Jannellbathbabe]

@@Weiner-Worm my own personal experience lol can probably search online as well. Here where we’ve had an extremely unusual high amount of rain has caused them to swarm many properties. Once they get inside the house they migrate to bathrooms eventually because of the moisture. Even when I called pest control companies they stated that’s they’re most common concern from home owners in the area. I noticed them in my planters too so technician put chemicals in all my pots and thankfully they’re all gone

[@theworthysoul]

I did this with a few I caught in the drained water from new houseplants! I started with approx 5 dark globular ones, approx 8 dark slender, almost worm-like ones and a couple of lighter, shiny slender insectoid ones. Wasn’t as much a culture I guess, considering I had multiple species plus some grain mites that got in mysteriously. But they live in a takeaway tub on a mix of houseplant potting mixes, and a diet of baker’s yeast. They’ve bred like *CRAZY.* The globular ones have surprisingly gone all out and since they love to climb, the lid is coated in hundreds of them. The dark slender ones are less easy to see but sometimes like to wander on the walls and have clearly bred too. The lighter ones spend most of their time in the soil but have also seemingly bred despite my poor start with only 2 individuals! It’s very satisfying to watch them multiply and devour the yeast, though sometimes annoying to open the tub as the globular ones like to try to leave 😅

[@reionj8816]

Ahah they looked so funny spinning in the air. I didn't even know they existed. It's how a tiny drop of water can make a huge difference. Great video DeepLook😌❤💯

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Thanks Reion J! They are so much fun to see in slow-motion.

[@reionj8816]

@@KQEDDeepLook I could not stop laughing hahaha. I am sure they had fun

[@--Paws--]

Springtails have been doing the Water Bucket landing before Minecraft existed.

[@renatocann5142]

springtails in a wind tunnel make for a far more delightful visual than I could have ever imagined ✨

[@hejgustavful]

How have I never heard of these wonderful little critters?

[@Jannellbathbabe]

You don’t want to. They’re super annoying. I’m trying to get rid of them at my place now

[@justacookie918]

​@@Jannellbathbabethey tryna annoy you with their stunts

[@kirkanos3968]

@@Jannellbathbabe white vinegar will help

[@BlackZero880]

That TING sound when they are jumping is awesome 😂

[@chickendrawsdogs3343]

Ah I remember seeing these guys while out looking for frogs and tadpoles as a kid. I'm always amazed how much life can there be in just a small puddle.

[@bednap922]

I was literally just researching springtails for my terrarium when this video released

[@technoviking9999]

The amount of adaptation that was needed to this is mindblowing

[@ProfessionalBugLover]

these little things are so cute and important

[@IdentifiantE.S]

Fr

[@marthaperdew]

They are adorable!

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Absolutely Martha!

[@deadlydingus1138]

Imagine being that springtail in the wind tunnel. It must be thinking something along the lines of “wait, why haven’t I landed yet?”

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Same here springtail, same.

[@PixelPotato]

Best. Thumbnail. Ever. Also these little creatures are so cute and amazing!! Those adorable antennas

[@KQEDDeepLook]

You are so kind Heather!

[@BEN_DOVERCERTIFIED]

Facts

[@Durio_zibethinus]

So, the droplets is just an equivalent of cat's tail? Interesting 😮

[@KQEDDeepLook]

In some ways, yes!

[@jayciii29]

Forget about Spider-Man, i wanna see the Springtail-Man lol

[@killapicklepiratepanda7373]

So springtails are the cat of the insect world

[@zdenshadowdragonbyzideodi8819]

They should add Spring Tails to Sonic

[@VanellikaB]

What a little marvel of the world! I love learning about new creatures.

[@arjunaalter09]

This was a really good episode. The music made this really funny😂

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Seth Samuel composes our music!

[@saiphrivas1437]

This has the same energy as that documentary where they put circus noises over touch-me-not pods

[@theworthysoul]

0:58 gosh, water strider nymphs are so cute 🥺 especially without the wings they’re so smol

[@Machtyn]

Also, water tension is such an amazing property. It works on the tiniest drop!

[@aollol6679]

This had to be the funnest and funniest videos I’ve seen by y’all. Thanks for educating me! Keep up the good work

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Thank you! Will do!

[@finneganfox6470]

Springtails would make a great addition my flea circus 🎪!

[@Brydav_Massbear]

They spring into the air, by using their tails. Accurate name.

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Yep. It's what it says on the tin.

[@soogymoogi]

I've been culturing several species and colors of these little guys, hoping to sell them at local reptile expos, and to use in my own arachnid enclosures. So cute and fascinating. Am hoping to catch some local ones. Maybe discover a new species? There's not enough research on them. This video is so cute! I love the circus theme haha.

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Good luck!

[@Jannellbathbabe]

We’re having a terrible infestation of them where I live here in Southern California. You’re more than welcome to come take all the ones the swarm my house! Lol

[@soogymoogi]

@@Jannellbathbabe lol what color/size? You could legit mail then to me hahaha

[@DavidCruickshank]

Loved how fun you made this video!

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Yay, thank you!

[@rridderbusch518]

Now I'm homesick for my little babbling brook :-(

[@cryptbeast3222]

I swear it just feels like scientists come up with random reasons to put animals in wind tunnels.

[@KQEDDeepLook]

MOAR animals in wind tunnels!

[@anotherperspective3076]

So cool! Awesome footage❤

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Thanks so much!

[@drvrushabh6063]

For them, each year is a leap year!!

[@jadephoenix222]

ha ha good one!

[@wisdomaxolotl2766]

I didnt realize they had actual spring-tails

[@Cleeon]

This, make me want to start keeping various springtail culture, I'll try it

[@silentgamer666]

What goes up must go down. Well, only because it didn't jump hard enough to escape gravity.

[@roundegg000]

For me, this has the best thumbnail

[@NewMessage]

Whattya know... we're not the only ones who flip for a new Deep Look vid.

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Yeah! Thanks for tuning in.

[@longnguyenson646]

Water has once again proved vital

[@Action_0051]

It's a miss opportunity to call it a Catbug

[@liselfournillier1163]

Yay! Another amazing episode always enjoyed watching your vids thumbs up 👍 😊

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Thank you so much 😀

[@dragonluvver975]

I just washed a buncha these dudes down my sink and now I feel bad cause they look adorable

[@anonymustly7818]

The narration on this one totally makes it. Hysterical!

[@Rantsack]

THEY"RE SO CUTEEEE! 🥰

[@Mediocre_JT]

I always see these in home-made terrariums.

[@THEBIGMEOW]

Me: man is this trampoline safe Springtail: Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@SupersuMC]

Yeah, it's safe, alright.

[@FaceD0wnDagon]

I unintentionally introduced these to my freshwater aquarium. The fish love the occasional live snack, and they help keep things clean!

[@happymantis2860]

I love springtails, they’re such impressive animals… and very cute! I don’t know too many other things that could JUMP OFF OF WATER. Thank you for sharing this incredible footage!

[@tieuwest]

The cinematography in this video is so beautiful, especially with the part with blue background

[@PushyPawn]

Laura's the best!

[@BronzeGinger]

I'd like to be a performer at springtail circus

[@Machtyn]

It's a good thing they don't have an inner ear. They'd be amazingly dizzy after all that flipping about!

[@bankerdave888]

Walk on water, just like someone in the famous book!

[@Sjalabais]

Tiny creatures who all seem to have nailed their doctorate in physics.

[@Justgoodvids]

Remember to never spring under the influence

[@victorianidetch]

These little hexapods are sooo cool! Nicely done Deep Look!

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Thank you 🤗

[@TCPUDPATM]

@3:38 so cool to watch it reset - and so quickly! That’s a lot of energy… unless the energy loading after retraction?

[@kmbdbob]

I see these blue ones all the times in our gardenhouse. They float in puddles made from our watering system. I dont see any predators other than our boots.

[@cdtv3602]

1:05 *NOPE!* not today, kid! 😹

[@niczsajvondrew-sterling3061]

This was super cool and interesting

[@andreseriliano1761]

I thought bugs can't be cute, why I haven't heard of these critters before??

[@Jannellbathbabe]

They’re pests. I’ve been trying to get rid of them for months

[@yanjijay6752]

Spring tails thought spring tails were like fruit flys

[@koneko_3]

i kinda think these guys are cute like wow they are so cute lol

[@piligarcia3239]

They’re kinda cute. Fun little video 🎪💕

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the video.

[@piligarcia3239]

@@KQEDDeepLook Yeah 😊

[@JudyIsWIP]

That looked REALLY cool, also liked the lil physics lesson~

[@jonathany094]

didnt deep look already do an episode on springtails?

[@zacharywong483]

Fantastic video, as always!

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheNoerdy]

I’ve heard of the ecosystem under water, on land, or under land, but never on water!

[@OkgoodGrief]

My crested gecko bio active terrerium has them, theyre very fun watching them eat cucumberw

[@darktemplar5584]

Whenever I watch your exciting videos, I always say Sobhan ALLAH, for each creature has its own set of skills, accurate design, operational mechanism and procedure: it's simply amazing!

[@devluz]

You should work with the guy from the youtube channel Ant Lab. He has a lot of videos of insects jumping for his research. Love this stuff!

[@AntLab]

Seconded

[@LuckyCoinFrog]

Yay! Great video! I have springtails for my bio active setups. :)

[@darchandarchan7036]

for me its funny to realize that scientists really spent effort on blowing wind on springtails and filming them on high-speed cameras.

[@jonathanbee514]

incredibly cute another great video!!

[@Bruh-bf2bn]

This is one of the funniest little guys ive ever seen

[@alldemcats]

Hi Laura. I hope you are doing okay, your voice sounds off. Take care of your self!

[@IC1101-Capinatator]

finally, non-insect hexapods get the spotlight!

[@KQEDDeepLook]

IKR FINALLY

[@IC1101-Capinatator]

@@KQEDDeepLook unfortunately proturans and diplurans barely even get acknowledged if at all :(

[@Slaking_]

Springtails are like the good version of fleas

[@odirahasj9054]

i love so much this channel always give me goosebumbs trough unique tiny detail information bout little creature thanks a bunch

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Our pleasure!

[@Timmycoo]

Can they aim themselves or is it just wherever they are pointing at the start of the jump? Like I dunno, shooting off at an angle somehow.

[@Eleora1997Msia]

such an entertaining little insect *boing and fly to into the air* circus in town

[@kynlykereh2910]

The water strider be like: this ain't funny guys!

[@MrWhiteav6]

I always click push notifications from Deep Look ❤

[@KQEDDeepLook]

Thank you Erick, we are glad you're here! Do you have any favorite episodes?

[@jimday666]

So in freefly basically a skydiver or windtunneler, arches and lowers its center of gravity to stabilize itself. Neat

[@justinjyeung]

Now, who else thinks we should start calling them yeetbugs? XD

[@SupersuMC]

*_*raises hand*_*

[@fredyrodriguez8881]

It’s a little joke I do where whenever the Springtails jumps away, they always say “later” when they hop away

[@SunSheepOfLight]

Some Springtails even live in Antarctica 🇦🇶

[@johnryanhisarza3343]

Springtails are tiny circus acrobats, having fun to jump over the water wherever they lived. I found out the tiniest secret why they jump so fast in a blink of an eye. 👁️😅 Obviously, they're players. 😂

[@christophertadeo6120]

"The furcula!!"😀... Feisty.. 🙃

[@footfault1941]

Amazing! Deep Look did it again! Pricise analysis of mechanism & kinematics is exceeding expectation! For such a tiny creature, under different regime of aerodynamics/physics, which requires specialized adaptation. How such a feat becomes possible? Here's n answer. Jumping water strider is an extra gift (personally)! Their long slim legs are not only for water surface. Another satisfactory work! Keep it up! Thanks!

[@drentify]

I just bought some Bilobella Braunarae at nearly £1 a springtail. So expensive for something that grows to 4mm long lol. Love these little guys!

[@ariyantolim2197]

This channel always makes it fun to learn about things i dont like, like insects and arthropods

[@riyan_prof]

😂 funny and educational 😊

[@Fire-zg7nx]

Thanks you ❤