Wild Kratts | Halloween Costume Creature Adventure! | PBS KIDS

TL;DR

Learn about the unique Creature Powers of Vampire Bats and Goliath Tarantulas for Halloween costumes.

Transcript

No Goliath Tarantula yet. Ooh, but looks like I found some cows. (cows moo) But I don't want to be a moo cow for Halloween. Ohhh, yeah I know how you feel, I'm tired too. (Martin yawns) Maybe I'll just rest here with you for a sec. (yawning) (spooky sounds) A Vampire Bat! Oooh hooo! Phew. You're not scary. More like a little creepy... and totally c... Read More

Key Insights

• 😋 Vampire Bats locate blood on cows using heat-sensing abilities and specialized tongues.
• 😒 Goliath Tarantulas inject venom for hunting and use urticating hairs for defense.
• ❓ Both creatures have unique Creature Powers that make them intriguing Halloween costume choices.
• 🍸 Vampire Bats can drink small amounts of blood without harming their prey.
• 😅 Goliath Tarantulas have been observed catching and eating birds, rodents, and lizards.
• 💐 The Vampire Bat's saliva keeps blood flowing for easy consumption.
• 💪 Goliath Tarantulas have eight strong legs for hunting and defense.

Questions & Answers

Q: How do Vampire Bats locate blood on cows?

Vampire Bats are drawn to the heat of blood near the skin's surface and use sharp teeth to nip and lick up the blood.

Q: What is unique about the tongue of a Vampire Bat?

Vampire Bats have a specially grooved tongue that is efficient at licking up blood, aided by saliva that keeps the blood flowing.

Q: How does a Goliath Tarantula defend itself?

Goliath Tarantulas release irritating urticating hairs from their hind legs when alarmed, providing defense against predators.

Q: What prey do Goliath Tarantulas hunt?

Goliath Tarantulas catch birds, rodents, and lizards, injecting venom for hunting and using their eight strong legs for offense.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Vampire Bats seek blood with heat-sensing noses and grooved tongues to drink tiny amounts without harming cows.

• Goliath Tarantulas inject venom for hunting prey like birds, lizards, and rodents, using urticating hairs for defense.