# Ticks don't have Heads? Facts about ticks, Interview with Dr. Erika Machtinger, how fast can they really move?

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Podcast: [The Way To Bee with Frederick Dunn](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-way-to-bee-with-frederick-dunn-6239506)
Published: 2026-06-05T21:30:12+00:00
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