The Tarantula Hawk
Filmed in Tucson, this documentary explores the encounter between a tarantula hawk wasp and a tarantula. An evolutionary biologist at the University of Arizona explains the behavior, bringing scientific insight to a startling piece of natural history.
A small wasp. A formidable spider. An extraordinary encounter.
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The science behind the encounter.
Close-up footage reveals the encounter; the researcher explains what we’re seeing. Moving between the animals, the field, and the research setting, the film turns an unsettling spectacle into a story viewers can follow.
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