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Untamed Animal Facts
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 4 พ.ย. 2023
Join me as I build the biggest collection of answers to frequently asked animal questions. Feel free to let me know if you have an animal question that I haven't covered and I will make a video just for you. Remember, there is no such thing as a stupid question, anything goes!
What Do Praying Mantises Eat?
Praying mantises are lethal insect predators, with evolving diets from harmless juvenile prey like aphids and flies to the macabre tastes of larger instars for hefty insects like crickets and caterpillars. It depicts adult mantises as supreme ambush hunters, lying in wait with finely tuned senses to seize proportionately massive quarry in their vice-like forearms.
What's on the menu?
Spiders
Crickets
Frogs
Mosquitoes
Cockroaches
Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Grasshoppers
Lizards
Caterpillars
Rodents
Other mantises
The praying mantis gluttonous appetite knows no bounds!
Credit:
Diagram of compound insect eye:
Bugboy52.40, CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
#insects #animalfacts #animaltrivia #wildanimals #predators #bugs
What's on the menu?
Spiders
Crickets
Frogs
Mosquitoes
Cockroaches
Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Grasshoppers
Lizards
Caterpillars
Rodents
Other mantises
The praying mantis gluttonous appetite knows no bounds!
Credit:
Diagram of compound insect eye:
Bugboy52.40, CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
#insects #animalfacts #animaltrivia #wildanimals #predators #bugs
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Ostrich Or Emu. Which One's Coolest?
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We pit the emu from Australia against the ostrich from Africa to determine which flightless bird is cooler. We highlight their adaptations to thrive in distinct environments - the emu in the harsh Outback and the ostrich on open savannas. We compare locomotion skills, extraordinary sensory abilities and exceptional parenting. Let me know in the comments which one is your favorite! #bird #flight...
Are Hyenas Dogs?
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While hyenas may superficially resemble wild dogs, they possess unique traits that distinguish them from their canine counterparts. Their specialized dentition, including powerful premolars and bone-crushing molars, allow them to extract nutrients from even the toughest carcasses. Hyenas live in complex matriarchal societies governed by strict hierarchies, unlike the varied social structures of...
What Animal Has The Thickest Skin?
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Evolution has crafted truly imposing dermal fortresses. The African elephant conceals over an inch of resilient armor beneath its wrinkled hide - defending against the sun and thorns. The hippopotamus sports up to two inches of virtually impenetrable toughness, aiding its amphibious lifestyle. The rhinoceros reigns supreme among land animals with some species over two-and-a-half inches thick - ...
What Are Jellyfish Made Of?
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Jellyfish possess an anatomy utterly distinct from any other ocean dweller. Composed of around 95% water, their translucent, ghostlike forms defy conventional biology with their unique buoyancy. Instead of rigid skeletons, flexible collagen fibers crisscross their gelatinous bodies, providing both structure and fluidity. Jellyfish rely on microscopic stinging cells laden with venom to subdue pr...
Is Florida Facing An Ecological Apocalypse?
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This sobering video provides a gripping look at the "ecological apocalypse" unfolding in Florida due to the unchecked spread of invasive species. The state, once renowned for its biodiversity, has become "ground zero" where non-native plants and animals are waging war against the natural order. Animals like the giant Burmese pythons, Cuban tree frogs, massive African snails, lionfish, tegu liza...
Are Komodo Dragons Truly Venomous?
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We explore the heated debate raging over whether the Komodo's saliva can truly be classified as venom. Evidence like venom-like toxins that inhibit clotting and lower blood pressure point to venom, but the lack of specialized venom injection anatomy casts doubt. Does its pathogen-laced, prey-weakening bite constitute venom, or something else entirely? Credit: Komodo Dragon Skull Image Danadi Su...
Are Swans Eco-Friendly?
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We look into the contrasting roles that swan species can play in aquatic ecosystems around the world. While revered for their elegant beauty, native swan species are actually vital ecosystem engineers. But the introduction of non-native swans has had devastating consequences in many regions. #biodiversity #wetlands #ecosystem #ecology
Where Do Meerkats Live?
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We explore the fascinating habitats of these adorable African mammals. From scorching deserts to sprawling grasslands, meerkats thrive in harsh environments with sparse vegetation and well-drained soil. Discover how their physical adaptations and social behaviors, like intricate burrow systems and watchful sentries, allow them to not only survive but flourish in these challenging landscapes. #s...
What Color Are Flamingos When They Are Born?
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Explore the surprising origin of the iconic pink plumage that makes flamingos such distinctive and captivating birds. Learn about the fascinating relationship between the flamingo's diet and its vibrant coloration, and discover how this remarkable adaptation serves crucial purposes for the bird's survival and social behaviors. Though flamingos are renowned for their signature pink hue, we unvei...
What Animals Have the Longest Gestation Periods?
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Unveiling the secrets of animal pregnancies! This video explores 5 incredible creatures with surprisingly long gestation periods. Join the countdown and discover fascinating facts about these animals, from their habitats to why they take so long to welcome their young. Will the winner be a land giant or a mysterious deep-sea dweller? Watch to find out! Credits: Velvet worm images - Diego Tirira...
Why Do Lemurs Really Eat Millipedes?
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Can Wolves Change Rivers?
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Are Wild Dogs Scavengers?
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While lions and leopards may steal the spotlight, African wild dogs are the undisputed champions of the hunt, boasting a staggering success rate of 60-80%. Their relentless pursuit, remarkable teamwork and exceptional skills as cursorial hunters elevate them from scavengers to the rank of deadly biomachines, a vital part of the African ecosystem. #wildanimals #animalfacts #animaltrivia #animalb...
Which Bird Can Fly Backwards?
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This video unveils the incredible ability of hummingbirds to fly backward - a feat no other bird can achieve. We look at how their unique physiology, including short curved wings, massive chest muscles for power, and 360-degree vision, allows hummingbirds to hover and move with unparalleled agility. The distinct figure-8 wing pattern generates enough lift for vertical, horizontal, and even back...
Turtle Or Tortoise? What's the difference?
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Turtle Or Tortoise? What's the difference?
Why Do Binturongs Smell Like Popcorn?
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Rhino Poaching In SA Increased In 2023!
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How Do Polar Bears Survive In The Cold?
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I am a lobster and can verify that this is factually correct. Thank you for your service.
My spirit animal, the humble boar
They become badass😆😆
Whiii
What a fascinating fact ?Loved ur explanation through those images and videos.
I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video. Thank you for taking the time to comment!
Actually, your description is incorrect, the class sharks and batoids constitute is Elasmobranchii, Chondrichthyes is now considered invalid, just like Osteichthyes is now considered invalid, Chondrichthyes and Osteichthyes are now invalid because they are both paraphyletic, Chondrichthyes is now replaced with Holocephali and Elasmobranchii being evaluated into full classes and Osteichthyes is now replaced with Actinopterygii and Sarcopterygii being evaluated into full classes, according to here, the class Elasmobrachii is more closely related to the bony vertebrates (clade Euteleostomi) than it is to Holocephali, very similar to lobe-finned fish (class Sarcopterygii) being more closely related to tetrapods (clade Tetrapoda) than they are to ray-finned fish (class Actinopterygii).
Hi Thanks for pointing out the modern classification system for cartilaginous fish. That's a great catch! In this video, I wanted to keep things clear and accessible for a broad audience. The term Chondrichthyes is still widely used and easily understood as a category for sharks and rays. But you're absolutely right that there's a more recent classification system that splits Chondrichthyes into Holocephali and Elasmobranchii, with Elasmobranchii being the class that includes sharks and rays. If you're interested in diving deeper into the evolutionary side of things, we can definitely explore the concept of paraphyletic groups and how they influenced the modern classification system. Just let me know in the comments!
My pigs like to cuddle when it gets chilly outside.😊
That was so interesting. I love ducks❤
So glad you enjoyed it 😁. Ducks are adorable!
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Yes pigs can transform to boar
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So sad😢😢
Very good very nice... 😊
Living in London I can tell you some seem to be well in the know but others just daft - A bit like real life but they certainly have got braver since I was young. When you walk along the pavement now they don't even move out of the way , they give you a look that say's " walk round mate I ain't moving ".
🤣 I can imagine them saying something like that.
They are smart. Sentient. David Suzuki made a great study of pigeons. It's sense of smell that directs them home not magnetic fields as once thought. They recognize me blocks from my home. I'm the one with the red hair and bird seed in my pocket. 😁 I love these birds. They vibrate the most gentle hum ever. People hate them, poison them, kick them, spit on them, trap them, euthanize them. 🤬 Any wonder why I prefer animals and birds over humans?
Agreed! I've handraised a few fledgelings, one refused to fly away and insisted on coming into the house every sunset for years! Slept in my bedroom on the curtain rails 😆
@@UntamedAnimalFacts Wonderful! I've taken in some ill birdies, the vets wouldn't help and animal services wanted to euthanize so I learned how to help them with natural medicines. Incredible experience to be able to help them. ♥ pigeons and kind hearted people.
Pigeon not recognise human owner it's point of view all humans same
Sucks if true.
Excellent video 😊
Learn something new everyday! now, to find a counter path to swat the flies
One thing I find curious about flies is that they always move in a disjointed way; like a video with very low frame rate.
Interesting
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No, chickens are not the closest living relatives to Tyrannosaurus rex, all living birds constitute a single monophyletic group to the exclusion of all non-avian theropod dinosaurs, which is the class Aves, none of the non-avian theropod dinosaurs are part of Aves, thus making Aves valid and monophyletic excluding non-avian theropod dinosaurs, in fact, there are only thirty valid extant orders of birds: Tinamiformes (Tinamous and Fossil Relatives), Struthioniformes (Ostriches and Fossil Relatives), Rheiformes (Rheas and Fossil Relatives), Casuariiformes (Cassowaries and Emu), Apterygiformes (Kiwis and Fossil Relatives), Opisthocomiformes (Hoatzin and Fossil Relatives), Falconiformes (Birds of Prey), Galliformes (Gamebirds), Anseriformes (Waterfowl), Gruiformes (Cranes, Limpkin, Trumpeter, Rails, Crakes, Sora, Gallinules, Nativehens, Swamphens, Moorhen, Watercock, Coots, Finfoots, Flufftails, Woodrails, and Forest Rails), Charadriiformes (Shorebirds), Ciconiiformes (Storks, Herons, Egrets, Bitterns, Ibises, and Spoonbills), Pelecaniformes (Pelicans, Cormorants, Shags, Darters, Frigatebirds, Boobies, Gannets, Tropicbirds, Shoebill, Hamerkop, Sunbittern, and Kagu), Procellariiformes (Petrels, Shearwaters, Fulmars, Prions, Albatrosses, and Storm Petrels), Podicipediformes (Grebes), Gaviiformes (Loons), Phoenicopteriformes (Flamingos), Sphenisciformes (Penguins), Pteroclidiformes (Sandgrouse), Columbiformes (Pigeons and Doves), Cuculiformes (Cuckoos, Turacos, Bustards, and Mesites), Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars, Nighthawks, Poorwills, Pauraques, Owlet Nightjars, Frogmouths, Potoos, and Oilbird), Apodiformes (Swifts and Hummingbirds), Strigiformes (Owls), Trogoniformes (Trogons), Piciformes (Woodpeckers, Honeyguides, Toucans, Barbets, Jacamars, and Puffbirds), Coraciiformes (Rollers, Kingfishers, Bee-Eaters, Motmots, Todies, Hornbills, Hoopoes, Woodhoopoes, and Scimitarbills), Coliiformes (Mousebirds), Psittaciformes (Parrots), and Passeriformes (Passerines), birds are also in fact split into four major lineages, which are the superorders Palaeognathae, Palaeoaves, Aequornithes, and Telluraves, the Palaeognathae superorder is split into the grandorders Tinamimorphae (Tinamous and Fossil Relatives) and Struthionimorphae (Ratites), the tinamous (order Tinamiformes) are the sole extant order of the Tinamimorphae grandorder, while ratites (grandorder Struthionimorphae) are divided into the mirorders Struthionorheae (Holotropical Ratites) for the orders Struthioniformes and Rheiformes and Casuarioapterygae (Oceanian Ratites) for the orders Casuariiformes and Apterygiformes, the Palaeoaves superorder contains the orders Opisthocomiformes, Falconiformes, Galliformes, and Anseriformes, the Aequornithes superorder is split into the grandorders Gruicharadriae, Ciconiopelecanae, and Procellariimorphae, the Gruicharadriae grandorder contains the orders Gruiformes and Charadriiformes, the Ciconiopelecanae grandorder contains the orders Ciconiiformes and Pelecaniformes, and the Procellariimorphae grandorder is divided into the mirorders Procellariae for only the order Procellariiformes, Gaviopodicipedae for the orders Podicipediformes and Gaviiformes, and Phoenicopterospheniscae for the orders Phoenicopteriformes and Sphenisciformes, and the Telluraves superorder is split into the grandorders Columbimorphae, Furitivornithes, and Coraciopasserea, the Columbimorphae grandorder contains the orders Pteroclidiformes and Columbiformes, the Furitivornithes grandorder contains the orders Cuculiformes, Caprimulgiformes, Apodiformes, and Strigiformes, and the Coraciopasserea grandorder is divided into the mirorders Coraciimorphae for the orders Trogoniformes, Piciformes, and Coraciiformes and Passerimorphae for the orders Coliiformes, Psittaciformes, and Passeriformes.
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This was an extremely ineffective way to share your otherwise correct point.
Clucker
birds are dinosaurs ✅ dinosaurs are birds ❎
I don't know... I once saw a female hippo doing ballet. Sure it was using the human cheat code "movie" but point still stands.
Never thought about the detail, very interesting, thank you
I would say its written into their DNA to touch water to feel for food. Also they seem like to enjoy feeling wirh their fingers.
Is a group of crows called a murder ?
Yes! And can you believe, a group of ravens is called an unkindness.
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Excellent
This happens to be a frequently asked question on Google search regarding seahorses. So, before you comment, spare a thought for those who truly do not know.
Sea Otters are so fluffy!
Надеюсь у человечества получится спасти этих милых созданий... от человечества
I hope so too!
Hey there perfect i see myself as a large sloth
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do some asmr muckbang!
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Rocky Racoon
Pretty good, but for the creepy robot voice. The softening of the raccoons’ hands is really the answer. Raccoons “see” with their hands when they’re wet. As you aluded to, the raccoon brain is more devoted to the sense of touch than ours is to vision. They’re not washing anything.
If I could, I’d have a few
Why the ai voice?
Because it sounds A LOT better than my own voice. Not completely AI though, I record myself and use a voice changer.
I could tell it wasn’t 100% ai but something was definitely off I don’t mind it though
sloths are adorable 🦥🦥🦥
Thankfull to conservation groups
Very interesting
Interesting! Thanks for the information 😊
Crazy that there are no commentS yeT
you cant just start a video with "bulging cheek pouches" im so weaK LMAO
When you're as adorable as a sloth who cares about personal hygiene? 💖😄
No. They are stupid AF
No their not I should know I own some
I love how the thumbnail make the bats look a bit like they're posing for a rap video. Represent!
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Красиво и интересно
Wow😮