Not Your Typical Influencer: Michigan Biologist Makes TIME’s Top 100

A Michigan biologist has been named one of Time Magazine's Top 100 Creators.

Far from the typical TikTok influencer, Charlie Engelman captivates viewers with fascinating scientific facts delivered through engaging videos and his distinctively calming voice.

Not only does Engelman have over 4 million followers on TikTok, but he is also very popular on YouTube. Time Magazine had this to say about the popular content creator,

Charlie Engelman loves science—and he wants to help others love it, too. Part David Attenborough, part Bill Nye, the 32-year-old educational creator has built a following by spotlighting nature’s strangest creatures.

With his @OddAnimalSpecimens channels, Engleman introduces his audience of more than 8 million across TikTok and YouTube to little-known animal facts.

I had not heard of Charlie Engelman until I saw he made this prestigious list. Below is the first TikTok of his I saw, and I am hooked.

@oddanimalspecimens This is a bug that people unknowingly eat nearly everyday. It’s an insect called a “cochineal” and is often used in food as a red dye. You might find it in the ingredients of candy - like Nerds Gummy Clusters - food, and even cosmetics under the name “carmine color”. #animals #science #learnontiktok ♬ original sound - Odd Animal Specimens

I told you - his content is interesting and his delivery is perfect for adults and kids.

According to MLive, Charlie Engelman works at the University of Michigan Research Museums Center in Ann Arbor.

For more of Charlie's unique videos, be sure to follow him on TikTok and YouTube.