Apple Snail (Pomacea maculata) laying eggs theMolluskMan 2019-09-09 | The aquatic Apple Snail is an invasive species from South America. They breed rapidly and devour massive amounts of vegetation, damaging the ecosystem and choking out native species. Apple snails lay their eggs in clusters just above the waterline. The eggs look like pink styrofoam— a dead giveaway for infested waterways. Here is what that process looks like.
Injured myself looking for Glass Lizards in Florida - March 2022 theMolluskMan 2023-09-08 | An encounter with the Eastern Glass Lizard (Ophisaurus ventralis) and a maladroit malacologist (Maximus dumbassi). Dropping a 70-pound slab of concrete on one's hand is definitely not recommended.
Black Widow Babies theMolluskMan 2023-08-25 | A black widow spider (Latrodectus sp.) guards her egg sac as about 150 baby spiders emerge for the first time.
Perplexing Plexippus: Bemusing Butterfly Behavior theMolluskMan 2021-05-25 | One summer evening in South Dakota, I witnessed a Monarch being chased around by a smaller butterfly (a Red Admiral, I think). I did not know what to make of this interaction between species, so I recorded the event in slow motion. Given the dim light and my outdated phone, the quality is somewhat grainy. It is difficult to determine the purpose of this pursuit.
Reflections of Hope - Conviventia Ministries theMolluskMan 2018-08-27 | Promotional video for Conviventia, a ministry working to transform lives in Colombia's most vulnerable communities.
30mm Macro Lens, GH4 theMolluskMan 2018-01-24 | Trials with the new lens featuring Gasteracantha cancriformis, Anolis sagrei, & Lyssomanes viridis
Beyond the Lens theMolluskMan 2018-01-24 | A brief look at Abby Anton's approach to travel photography.Filmed in Oregon.
Prototype Documentary: Anole Lizards at the Nature Discovery Center theMolluskMan 2018-01-24 | This is prototype spot for a proposed series of micro-documentaries for the Nature Discovery Center. It is not official NDC media, and it is not endorsed by the NDC.
Abby Shark Persuasive theMolluskMan 2018-01-24 | Abby explains why you shouldn't be afraid of sharks.
June Bugs- Winter Insects of Schotia theMolluskMan 2016-08-25 | A brief nature documentary featuring a sample of South African insects.Filmed & Edited by Max Anton Narrated by Stratton Meyer Original music by Alyssa WixsonFilmed at the Schotia Private Game ReserveProduced through the Africa-Media Wildlife Filmmaking program in Mossel Bay, South Africa
Floodwater Fauna theMolluskMan 2016-04-20 | Various critters drying out on high grounds after flash floods, April 18, 2016.
Weekend Plans theMolluskMan 2015-12-09 | Final Project for Houston Baptist University's CNMA Cinematic Core Principles class, December 2015Starring: Elisha Bonnette, Natalie Mulvahill, Eliezer Rebellon, & Joshua CrawfordStory, camera, and editing by Max AntonStoryboard: youtu.be/JWJm37boxg0
Metamorphosis of the Asp Caterpillar (Megalopygae opercularis) theMolluskMan 2012-02-10 | A brief look into the life cycle of the Puss Moth caterpillar (commonly known as the "Asp") focusing on the process of pupation and cocoon-weaving.Music: Saint-Saëns: Septuor, Op. 65 - 4. "Gavotte Et Final"Narrated by Molly DuncanMoth Photograph courtesy of Patrick CoinVideography and Insects by Max Anton
Island Apple Snail theMolluskMan 2012-01-07 | An Island Apple Snail (Pomacea insularum) attempts to right itself after being removed from the water. Music: G. F. Handel, Watermusic Suite No. 1 in F Major: Bouree
Rosy Wolf Snail on the hunt! theMolluskMan 2010-09-13 | A compilation of attacks and feedings of the Rosy Wolf Snail. Music: "Those We Don't Speak Of" from the soundtrack of 'The Village.' Composer: JAMES NEWTON HOWARD.
Rumina decollata theMolluskMan 2010-05-18 | A brief look into the feeding behavior of the omnivorous Decollate Snail
Otala lactea theMolluskMan 2010-01-28 | Watch a Milk Snail (Otala lactea) hungrily devour a piece of lettuce. HIGH SPEED Music by Gioacchino Rossini.
