Why Did the Mexican Jumping Bean Jump? is a short documentary that delves into the intriguing behavior of the Mexican jumping bean, which is not a bean but a seed pod inhabited by a moth larva. The film explores how the larva's movements cause the seed to "jump," a survival mechanism to escape the harsh sun of the Sonoran Desert. Through detailed macro cinematography, the film reveals the larva's life cycle, its environment, and the science behind its unique behavior.