S26·E7 Crash: a Tale of Two Species
Synopsis
The link between the horseshoe crab, which has remained the same for some 350 million years, and the red-knot shorebird, is explored. The horseshoe crab's spawning grounds, the Delaware Bay, are an important feeding ground for the red knots on their way from Tierra del Fuego to the Arctic. Included: how biologists connected a drop in the red-knot population to a similar decrease in the crabs. Also: how horseshoe-crab blood is used to test human medicines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 26 Episode 7 of Nature air?
Season 26, Episode 7 ('Crash: a Tale of Two Species') originally aired on February 10, 2008.
How long is Season 26 Episode 7 ('Crash: a Tale of Two Species')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 53 minutes.
What happens in Nature Season 26 Episode 7?
The link between the horseshoe crab, which has remained the same for some 350 million years, and the red-knot shorebird, is explored. The horseshoe crab's spawning grounds, the Delaware Bay, are an important feeding ground for the red knots on their way from Tierra del Fuego to the Arctic. Included:...
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