venus fly trap, nature documentary, wildlife

The venus flytrap has long been the subject of science fiction; it's green, toothy, and carnivorous; but there's no way a venus fly trap can capture this swift little wasp, or is there? Oh, no way, don't touch the boy, yup.

Fortunately for you, the venus flytrap doesn't eat people who aren't on Broadway. Its palette is sophisticated for a carnivorous plant, so what kind of animals does it consume?

Well, Venus flytraps are perennial, carnivorous plants that can live up to 20 years in the wild. While most of their energy is obtained through photosynthesis, insects provide nutrients that aren’t readily available in the soil.

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