This weird trick will help you summon an army of worms - Kenny Coogan
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In the middle of Florida’s Apalachicola National Forest, a bizarre, almost magical scene is unraveling. Sliding a metal strip over a wooden stake, a master summoner is sending deep croaking noises reverberating throughout the area. And, as if in a trance, hundreds of earthworms begin emerging from the soil. What’s going on? Kenny Coogan explores the tradition known as worm grunting.
What challenges do scientists face when studying fossorial and subterranean animals compared to those that live above the ground? Could this have contributed to taking over 100 years to discover why worms are able to be charmed?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Kenny Coogan
- Director Martina Meštrović
- Narrator Alexandra Panzer
- Storyboard Artist Martina Meštrović
- Animator Martina Meštrović, Marko First
- Compositor Martina Meštrović, Marko First
- Art Director Martina Meštrović
- Sound Designer Marko First
- Director of Production Gerta Xhelo
- Producer Anna Bechtol
- Associate Producer Abdallah Ewis
- Editorial Director Alex Rosenthal
- Editorial Producer Cella Wright
