Charles suggests we do the whirligig - one of over 350,000 species of beetles. Find out about the amazing characteristics of this amazing beetle. Check out Charles’ nature blog at Gulo in Nature. Related episodes: Water Striders Walk on Water and Vernal Pools Our sources for this episode include:  Whirligig Beetle Facts and Information Guide 2023 Whirligig Beetles are Skimmers Whirligig Beetles Missouri Department of Conservation Experimental Studies and Dynamics Modeling Analysis of the Swimming and Diving of Whirligig Beetles (Coleoptera: Gyrinidae)

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