<description>&lt;p&gt;We're back! With a brand new episode on the Cochineal Beetle. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;This beetle has an ancient past - and has been used to do everything from make ink for the Aztecs to coloring Starbucks Frappuccinos. It also has a really cool trick to stay cool in the heat. Plus, we learn some cool facts about the male beetle - and it's lack of an important body part. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Thanks for your patience during our busy spring! &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;We'd love to hear from you - &lt;a href= "mailto:coolfactsaboutanimals@gmail.com"&gt;coolfactsaboutanimals@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Cool Facts About Animals

Cool Facts About Animals Podcast

Cochineal Beetle

MAY 26, 202424 MIN
Cool Facts About Animals

Cochineal Beetle

MAY 26, 202424 MIN

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We're back! With a brand new episode on the Cochineal Beetle. 

This beetle has an ancient past - and has been used to do everything from make ink for the Aztecs to coloring Starbucks Frappuccinos. It also has a really cool trick to stay cool in the heat. Plus, we learn some cool facts about the male beetle - and it's lack of an important body part. 

Thanks for your patience during our busy spring! 

We'd love to hear from you - [email protected]