You need the Flash Player version 8.0.0.0 or higher and a JavaScript enabled browser to view this site

Buggin' with Ruud: The Heaviest Bug

Related Article: Learn more about other insects.

Want to know what the heaviest bug is and how much it weighs? Learn about the tusked weta from Ruud Kleinpaste on Animal Planet's "Buggin' with Ruud."

browse videos in other insects

BUGGIN WITH RUUD: Fleas (2:19)

Where do all of those little fleas come from? Bug Man Ruud has the answers in this video from HowStuffWorks.

FYI: Cockroaches (1:19)

Most people hate roaches, but these little bugs are the ultimate survivors. Learn what makes cockroaches tick by watching this video from the Discovery Channel.

Buggin' with Ruud: Termine Cathedrals (1:55)

On Animal Planet's "Buggin' with Ruud," learn how cathedral termites build large mounds that can hold up to a million insects. The termites must regulate the temperature inside to a constant 86 degrees.

The Real Lost World: Giant Centipedes (0:49)

The giant centipede has enough toxic venom to kill frogs and mice. They have 42 legs and can grow up to 14 inches in length. Learn more about the giant centipede on Animal Planet's "The Real Lost World."

Fooled by Nature: The Dragonfly (1:04)

Dragonflies are veracious predators and have 30,000 eyes to spot prey. They will eat any type of prey that is smaller than they are. Learn more about dragonflies on Animal Planet's "Fooled by Nature."

recently added

Buggin' with Ruud: The Heaviest Bug (1:42)

Want to know what the heaviest bug is and how much it weighs? Learn about the tusked weta from Ruud Kleinpaste on Animal Planet's "Buggin' with Ruud."

Buggin' with Ruud: Peppermint Stick Insect (1:20)

On Animal Planet's "Buggin' with Ruud," host Ruud Kleinpaste learns about the peppermint stick insect which, when threatened, sprays a peppermint smelling spray at its predators.

The Real Lost World: Giant Centipedes (0:49)

The giant centipede has enough toxic venom to kill frogs and mice. They have 42 legs and can grow up to 14 inches in length. Learn more about the giant centipede on Animal Planet's "The Real Lost World."

Fooled by Nature: The Dragonfly (1:04)

Dragonflies are veracious predators and have 30,000 eyes to spot prey. They will eat any type of prey that is smaller than they are. Learn more about dragonflies on Animal Planet's "Fooled by Nature."

Fooled by Nature: Termite Mound (0:52)

On Animal Planet's series "Fooled by Nature," termite mounds are large durable structures that can take years to build. If the structure is compromised, soldiers send out alarms, which call the worker termites.

Buggin' with Ruud: Termine Cathedrals (1:55)

On Animal Planet's "Buggin' with Ruud," learn how cathedral termites build large mounds that can hold up to a million insects. The termites must regulate the temperature inside to a constant 86 degrees.