How Insects Walk on Water

There are certain species of insects that can walk on the surface of water. They've found their ecological niche because there are other species that don't have the same talents, and they can be food. These insects use several different methods of moving on water: walking, rowing, jumping, surfing, and even a sort of jet propulsion. They've developed technique and even specialized body parts to harness the science of fluid dynamics, meaning surface tension and capillary action, to out-maneuver whatever it is they want to eat. Yeah, that's plenty of science to interest you, but this is also a True Facts video, so you get Ze Frank cracking jokes and making fun of these talented little creatures. There's a 65-second skippable ad at 4:56.