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In this episode:
I am on the lookout for a notorious species of scorpion that lives in South East Asia, the Giant Forest Scorpion or just known as the Asian Forest Scorpion (Heterometrus spinifer). The pincers of this species are robust. As nocturnal, ambush hunters, they come out to the entrance of their burrows at night to feed on a variety of insects, centipedes, and also small reptiles. During the day they remain deep in their burrows.
I come across a number of these scorpions , spotting them with my UV light. Scorpions glow in the dark! When I finally get up close with a scorpion, I have to be careful. The venom of this scorpion is known to be painful and can cause problems with vision. Luckily it isn't deadly and because of this many keep this scorpion as pets. However, as pets, they are known to be aggressive, I need to test this theory out!
It was an amazing encounter with the Giant Forest Scorpion, and one I will not forget! I now affectionately call this scorpion the Gentle Giant.
*DISCLAIMER*
Jack Randall has extensive experience handling and studying wild animals. Where filming with dangerous animals Made in the Wild works with scientists and wildlife institutions. Do not attempt to handle wild animals without appropriate training and permits.
About Jack Randall:
Jack is a zoologist on an adventure! He has a TV show with National Geographic Wild called "Out There" and this is his YouTube channel where he tells animal stories. Jack was educated at Oxford University following an apprenticeship with the iconic Steve Irwin (which started when Jack was 14!). Jack’s mission is to show off the world’s most amazing animals. And to do that he must explore the world’s most wild places…
What Are Creature Features?
All creatures have evolved different tricks to survive in the wild places they call their homes! Each animal has an awesome story about how they look, what they eat and even how they move! Creature Features spotlight the stories behind these crazy cool adaptations.
The Science:
With over 1 Million animals on the IUCN Red List of Endangered Species, animal populations are in decline the world over. This is due to many reasons but what we know for sure is to keep the planet's amazing diversity of wildlife we need to learn as much as possible about where and how these creatures live their lives. Collating all the data we are gathering will help build a picture of which habitats are key to sustaining the largest diversity of life on planet earth.
Thanks to our amazing team without whom the series would not have been possible!
Suzie Brearley, Production
Sarah Ash, Camera
Tom Eagar & Rachel Hagreen, Edit
Mike Wyatt, Graphics
Michael Brearley, Series Intro
