Researchers recently demonstrated that twig-mimicking caterpillars of the peppered moth can sense a twig’s color with their skin. Caterpillars that were blindfolded changed the color of their bodies to match their background. – WTF Fun Facts
Fun Animal Facts
Our random animal facts are a both fun and a little bit weird but they will keep you entertained for days!
WTF Fun Fact – Giant “Killer” Clam
During WW2, the U.S. Navy diving manual contained detailed instructions on how to release oneself from the grasp of a giant clam by severing its adductor muscles close to its shell. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – California Pipevine Swallowtail
Tim Wong, a 28-year-old aquatic biologist from northern California, has single-handedly repopulated the rare California Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly species in his backyard! – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.disclose.tv/biologist-singlehandedly-repopulated-a-rare-butterfly-species-in-his-backyard-371202
WTF Fun Fact – Slug Teeth
Slugs have roughly 27,000 teeth. They routinely wear out and then lose them, but replace them by moving their back rows of teeth forward. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Dark Kangaroo Mouse
The scientific name for the dark kangaroo mouse is Microdipodops megacephalus, meaning “two small feet with a big head”. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Confused Giant Jewel Beetles
Male giant jewel beetles (Julodimorpha bakewelli) often prefer to mate with beer bottles instead of female jewel beetles due to the beer bottle’s large size and attractive coloring. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolutionary_mismatch#Giant_Jewel_Beetle_and_Beer_Bottles
WTF Fun Fact – Sssnaaaake
Titanoboa was a prehistoric snake that lived about 60 million years ago. It could grow up to 42 feet long and weigh around 2500 lbs. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Scatophagus argus
The Scatophagus argus, which translates to “spotted feces-eater”, is a fish more commonly called the spotted scat that is known for its indiscriminate eating habits. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Galeanthropy
Galeanthropy is a mental condition of thinking that one has become a cat, which is usually manifested in the adoption of feline mannerisms and habits. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/galeanthropy