Parasitoid wasps: Like the Alien movies, but real! Team Candiru 2020-10-24 | If you like what we do please consider supporting us on Patreon. patreon.com/teamcandiruImagine that after it punches it's way through your chest it makes you tuck it in and cook it dinner. That's what this wasp actually does!Cotesia golmerata, arguably the most interesting animal in all of nature. I (TC camera op James) have been trying to film this for the last three years. This was my white whale. Hope you enjoy it!Original score by Richard Collins. Check out his other work here: richardcollinsmusic.comHere is a link to the specific track used in this.richardcollinsmusic.bandcamp.com/track/team-candiru-parasitoid-wasps?fbclid=IwAR3oXhCVHozZl7x7b2UsmyBswcODUr0trsW6ZK6XUIRkpo-h3fgis6sTtf4Narration by Dave Gillies.Additional footage by Richard Mann.Special thanks to the following people.Mark BushellMark PajakRhian RowsonDr. Gavin BroadProf. Marcel DickeDr. Ross PiperIf you like what we do please consider supporting us on Patreon. patreon.com/teamcandiru
Making robots to film bugs with. BTS with Team Candiru Team Candiru 2024-03-31 | First of our behind the scenes films. We're going to be looking at doing this sort of content a lot more.Let us know what you think.
Fungi Up Close: Richard Mann Explores The Secret Life Of Fungi. Team Candiru 2023-12-20 | Step into the enchanting world of fungi as Richard Mann explores the diverse nature and crucial roles of this little understood kingdom of organisms.If you like what we do please consider supporting us on Patreon. patreon.com/teamcandiruOriginal score by Richard Collins. Check out his other work here: richardcollinsmusic.comSpecial thanks to The Bristol Fungarium for all their help and support in making this film.bristolfungarium.com
Empire of the Garden Ants Team Candiru 2023-12-13 | If you like what we do please consider supporting us on Patreon. patreon.com/teamcandiruOriginal score by Richard Collins. richardcollinsmusic.comNarration by Dave Gillies.
Introducing our newest macro filming robot. Team Candiru 2023-01-11 | This is a reupload as I wasn't happy with the photography in the first one. The robot is based on Chris Annins AR2 so big thanks to Chris for making that thing. Here is a link to his channel.youtube.com/user/usernamseunavailable/videosOriginal score by Richard Collins.
weevil time 2 #shorts #nature #wildlife #weevils #beautiful Team Candiru 2022-12-02 | Another little short about weevils. Here is a link to a longer film.youtu.be/2ftGZcuNaWM
Weevil time 1 #shorts #weevils #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #animals #insects #beetle #acorn Team Candiru 2022-11-25 | First short on acorn weevils. The cutest invertebrates around.
diving bell spider #shorts #wildlife #spider #nature #water #beautiful Team Candiru 2022-11-18 | This is one of my favourite animals.
Insect biology: hemimetabolous insects #shorts #nature #wildlife #insects #education Team Candiru 2022-11-11 | This is a follow up to the holometabolous insects. Personally I think the the holometabolous are more interesting. But I wanted a follow up.
real life zombie parasites part 2 #shorts #parasite #halloween #nature #wildlife #scary #parasitoid Team Candiru 2022-11-04 | This is the Jewelled Cockroach wasp. A real fan favourite. If you want to see a longer more in depth version of this short here is a link. youtube.com/watch?v=-ySwuQhruBo
real life zombie parasites part 1 #shorts #parasite #halloween #nature #wildlife #scary #parasitoid Team Candiru 2022-11-04 | This is my favourite parasitoid wasp. Which is really saying a lot. If you want to see a longer, more in depth version of this film here is a link.youtube.com/watch?v=YYJpNLWlp8U
Acorn Weevils do the Oaky Pokey Team Candiru 2022-10-24 | Acorn weevils are the cutest insects on the planet. They use their long rostrum to drill into acorns to lay eggs.Big thanks to Richard Collins for the original score. Check out his website here: richardcollinsmusic.comBig thanks to Dave Gillies for the narration.#weevils #nature #wildlife
Insect Biology: holometabolous insects. Team Candiru 2022-10-07 | This is a bit of a science lesson. Let me know if you like it.
bumblebees #shorts #nature #bees #wildlife Team Candiru 2022-09-23 | A short about bumblebees. Decided to go for cute over terrifying this time.
spiders #shorts #nature #wildlife #spider Team Candiru 2022-09-09 | A short about spiders. Because like wasps they deserve more love.
Wasps are great 2 #shorts #nature #wasps Team Candiru 2022-09-02 | Had to make another short about wasps.
Wasps are great #shorts #wasps #nature Team Candiru 2022-08-26 | Here at Team Candiru we love wasps more than anything. The next few shorts will be all about wasps.
Crypsis #shorts #wildlife #nature Team Candiru 2022-08-12 | you asked and you received. Here is a short on crypsis.
parasitoids #shorts Team Candiru 2022-08-05 | Second short. All about parsitoids. My personal favourite.
Assassin bugs; the sweetest killers in the animal kingdom Team Candiru 2022-05-24 | New film about Assassin bugs. Thanks to Richard Collins (richardcollinsmusic.com) for the original score and Dave Gillies for the narration. Also we have a Patreon patreon.com/teamcandiru
Ask a Scientist: Cotesia Glomerata with Dr Gavin Broad. Team Candiru 2021-02-28 | We had a lot of questions about our latest film about glomerata wasps. youtube.com/watch?v=YYJpNLWlp8U&ab_channel=TeamCandiruSo we decided to ask an expert to see if we could get any answers. We were lucky enough to get help from Dr Gavin Broad, a wasp expert from the Natural History Museum in London. Here is what he had to say.
DIRECTORS COMMENTARY - Hoverflies Team Candiru 2020-08-07 | This is something new for you all. It is a directors commentary film where I (James Dunbar) explain a bit about how I shot the sequence and what some of the motivations and challenges that I experienced were. Please let us know what you think! If you like this sort of thing and want to see more.
Hoverflies: A Gardeners Best Friend. Team Candiru 2020-06-29 | Narration by Dave Gillies. Original score by Richard Collins. You can listen to, and buy the soundtrack here:soundcloud.com/rcollins-121923343/hoverflies-richard-collins-team-candiru?fbclid=IwAR09Tqqo_HzsRHqijn0Y29xzfJV1eN_lWdhPA6yrUb_0B5Jthf1I9NPLYTUWe are used to seeing hoverflies everywhere. They are very common insects in the UK. What their larva eat will amaze you, and hopefully encourage people to appreciate what they do for your garden.
Death March of the Zombie Caterpillars. Team Candiru 2020-05-10 | If you like what we do please consider supporting us on Patreon. patreon.com/teamcandiruNarration by Dave Gillies. Original score by Richard Collins. You can listen to, and buy the soundtrack here:richardcollinsmusic.bandcamp.com/track/team-candiru-diseased-caterpillars?fbclid=IwAR3jiO4kBug-yOnSs_DwVfGxcMUlZKrRHxc3ttvyqvKFgAdpsQsxpcC0Zdw
Wasps Battles Ants for Aphids Team Candiru 2019-08-12 | Original score by Richard Collins. Check out his Soundcloud here: soundcloud.com/rcollins-121923343Aphid hunting wasps needs to collect aphids for her young. But to do this she has to first get past their bodyguards.
Introducing our new macro filming Robot. Team Candiru 2019-03-10 | A while ago I decided that I needed to do something to make my shots a bit more dynamic. So I built a robot to mount a camera on. This is a modified version of Chris Annin's AR2 open source robot. Check out his GitHub here: github.com/Chris-Annin/AR2And his YouTube channel here: youtube.com/channel/UCI1or6lWDBJ7FEEgM0lVCJwA special thinks to Steve Clark from SC engineering without whom this would not have been possible.As always music by Richard Collins! Check out his Soundcloud here! soundcloud.com/rcollins-121923343
Butterflies Taste with Feet Team Candiru 2018-11-24 | Check out our subreddit at reddit.com/r/teamcandiruButterflies need to ensure that they lay their eggs in the right place. How they achieve this is by using their sense of taste.Music by Richard Collins. Do check out his SoundCloud here: soundcloud.com/rcollins-121923343This time the narration was done by Richard Mann.
Beewolf wasp attacking bees Team Candiru 2018-09-19 | We are on reddit now! So please sub to reddit.com/r/teamcandiru. If you want to take to us about anything to do with our films or what we are doing. Seriously I use it every day and I will reply to everything there.The European Beewolf is one of the largest solitary wasps in the UK. They hunt for honeybees to provide their young with sustenance. Music by Richard Collins. Check out his sound cloud here: soundcloud.com/rcollins-121923343
The Clumsy Mating Rituals of the Cryptic Mantis. Team Candiru 2017-10-14 | The Cryptic Mantids are now fully grown. And I have a new camera, so now you can see them hunt in 180fps. Also witness the awe and majesty of their mating ritual.Thanks to Richard Collins for the music. Check out his Soundcloud here: soundcloud.com/rcollins-121923343Narration by Dave Gillies.
Spiders: They Also Live Underwater. Team Candiru 2017-07-05 | If you like our content and want to keep up with us please consider subscribing to our subreddit reddit.com/r/teamcandiruMusic by Richard Collins. Check out his soundcloud here: soundcloud.com/rcollins-121923343Argyroneta aquatica the Diving Bell Spider it the UK's only fully aquatic species of spider. They are rarely seen but are amazing creatures. This film explores how they hunt and live underwater.Film by James DunbarNarrated by Dave Gillies
Orb spiders - sex by a dead fly Team Candiru 2016-12-06 | A film highlighting the amazing courtship display of the common orb spider.Music by Richard Collins. Check his stuff out here: soundcloud.com/rcollins-121923343
Nursery web spider - Trading a fly for sex Team Candiru 2016-11-05 | A short sequence showcasing the mating habits of the nursery web spider.Music by Richard Collins. Check his stuff out here: soundcloud.com/rcollins-121923343
Las Abejas Solitarias Team Candiru 2016-07-28 | 90% de las abejas de Gran Bretaña son abejas solitarias. Ellos son polinizadores importantes, todavía son poco conocidos o conservados. Esta película pretende cambiar eso.Esta película muestra el fascinante comportamiento y el valor de las abejas solitarias del Reino Unido. Seguimos una variedad de diferentes especies a través de sus luchas para encontrar los recursos, evitar la muerte y crear una nueva vida.Ideal para cualquier persona que ama a nuestras abejas y la naturaleza!Nuestro objetivo principal es que esta película no sólo para entretener, pero para ser utilizado como un recurso educativo libre. Si desea utilizar Las Abejas Solitarias en un entorno educativo, por favor contactar con Team Candiru para un HD descarga gratuita.-----Una Película de Team CandiruNarrado por Elisa Hernández Elisa DávilaEscrito y Dirigido por James Dunbar y Richard MannMúsica Original y Edición de Sonido por Dave GilliesDiseño Gráfico por Jamie BrightmoreEditado por James DunbarProducido por James Dunbar y Dave GilliesEspañol narración grabada por Angel BosquezLa Producción de Audio en Español por Reginaldo ChapaDirector Comercial: Hazel WaringCorredor: Mark McClean
Adorable Spiders Killing Things Team Candiru 2016-06-20 | A short sequence about Salticidae jumping spiders.Jumping spider footage by James DunbarTimelapses by Richard MannSteadycam footage by Richard MannMusic and narration by Dave Gillies
Wool carder bee - defending territory Team Candiru 2016-04-14 | The male Wool Carder Bee is not to be trifled with. A visit to his patch is a sure way to end up in the grave.
The Solitary Bees Team Candiru 2016-01-09 | If you like what we do please consider supporting us on Patreon. patreon.com/teamcandiru90% of Britain's bees are Solitary Bees. They are crucial pollinators, yet are little known or conserved. This film aims to change that.This film showcases the fascinating behaviour and value of the UK's solitary bees. We follow a variety of different species through their struggles to find resources, avoid death and create new life. Ideal for anyone who loves our bees and nature!Our main aim is for this film to not only entertain, but to be used as a free educational resource. If you would like to use The Solitary Bees in an educational setting, please contact Team Candiru for a free HD download.We have had the support of the National Trust, Natural England, Buglife, Environmental Justice Foundation, Nurturing-Nature, Campaign for the Solitary Bees, Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, Natural History Network, Wildlife Film-News, Bristol Zoo Gardens and Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Project and a huge thank you goes out to them for their advice and help with access and sponsorship.
Beautiful wasp zombifies cockroach Team Candiru 2015-04-18 | If you like what we do please consider supporting us on Patreon. patreon.com/teamcandiruWe want to take a second and thank Custom Aquaria for providing us with the tanks necessary to make this film. Do check them out at http://www.customaquaria.co.ukCheck us out on facebook! www.facebook.com/teamcandiruBe thankful the Jeweled or Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) only targets roaches! This parenting trick is both brilliant and nightmarish, just one of the ways nature can trump science fiction and horror every time. And why is it so beautiful? No one knows. It definitely doesn't need to be with venom like that!Narration by Dave Gillies.Music by Barbara De Biasi http://www.barbaradebiasi.com
