Brains On! Science podcast for kids

How does a caterpillar become a butterfly?

Caterpillars go through a striking transformation from a crawly, tube-like creature into a soaring, beautifully-winged butterfly. This process is called metamorphosis and it’s no wonder our listeners have lots of questions about it. We’ll find out exactly how a caterpillar transforms (spoiler alert: it doesn’t just grow a pair of wings), and we’ll go on a house-hunting journey with two caterpillars searching for their pupation stations. Plus, a pretty tricky mystery sound for you to guess! This episode was sponsored by: Insect Lore (<a class="default" href="http://insectlore.com/">insectlore.com</a>) Shopify (<a class="default" href="http://shopify.com/brainson">shopify.com/brainson</a> for a 14 day trial) Galileo Camps (<a class="default" href="http://galileo-camps.com/">Galileo-camps.com</a> - promo code: FUNSUMMER2022 for $100 off camp) Pinna (<a class="default" href="https://PINNA.FM/BRAINSON">Pinna.fm/BrainsOn</a> - promo code: BRAINSON for 50% off your first payment when you sign up for Pinna full access)

Brains On!® is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from American Public Media. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom to find answers to fascinating questions about the world sent in by listeners. Like, do dogs know they’re dogs? Or, why do feet stink? Plus, we have mystery sounds for you to guess, songs for you to dance to, and lots of facts -- all checked by experts.