Science & Nature
Web Series Episode 3: Chicago Tonight’s “Field Trip”
Bugs in Illinois
Christine Hurley | October 3, 2013, 12:16 pm
On this edition of Chicago Tonight's Field Trip, Jim Louderman, a researcher from The Field Museum, takes us to Northerly Island to collect a sample of bugs. He then shows us how the museum is able to catalogue samples, and how it is used to identify changes in the environment. View a slideshow of photos, and watch episode 3 of our web series below:
In the following Fact vs. Fiction video, Louderman breaks down some common myths about our multi-legged neighbors:
- Photos by Hope Holmberg