(a species of owlet moth (Noctuid)) Some caterpillars, after they emerge from their egg, can increase their weight by 25,000 times.

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Reptile predators and scavengers

Peter Stafford

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As part of the Museum's Scavenger/Predator week, Museum snake enthusiast Peter Stafford takes a look at some of the incredible feeding behaviours of modern reptiles.

  • Presented by: Peter Stafford
  • Date: 01 August 2003
  • Duration: 33:21

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