Sea slugs can photosynthesize. Some species steal algae genes and literally run on sunlight. Nature’s weirdest energy drink. #seaslug #photosyntheticpets #natureweird
Sea slugs can photosynthesize. Some species steal algae genes and literally run on sunlight. Nature’s weirdest energy drink. #seaslug #photosyntheticpets #natureweird
Some tortoises can vocalize. Males grunt or bellow during mating. Yes, it’s weird. Yes, you can find it on YouTube. #tortoisefacts #animalcalls #reptilesounds
Some tortoises can vocalize. Males grunt or bellow during mating. Yes, it’s weird. Yes, you can find it on YouTube. #tortoisefacts #animalcalls #reptilesounds
Dumbo octopuses flap their ear-like fins to swim. They’re deep-sea cuties that live thousands of meters below the surface. #dumbooctopus #deepseacreatures #octopusfacts
Dumbo octopuses flap their ear-like fins to swim. They’re deep-sea cuties that live thousands of meters below the surface. #dumbooctopus #deepseacreatures #octopusfacts
Some stick insects can reproduce without males through parthenogenesis. Self-sufficient queens. #stickinsect #insectfacts #selfsufficient
Some stick insects can reproduce without males through parthenogenesis. Self-sufficient queens. #stickinsect #insectfacts #selfsufficient
The Antarctic midge is the only insect native to Antarctica. It’s also smaller than a grain of rice and survives freezing solid. #antarcticmidge #coldbugs #tinybuttough
The Antarctic midge is the only insect native to Antarctica. It’s also smaller than a grain of rice and survives freezing solid. #antarcticmidge #coldbugs #tinybuttough
Butterflies taste with their feet. When they land, they’re basically licking everything they touch. #butterflyfacts #insectbehavior #sensoryweirdness
Butterflies taste with their feet. When they land, they’re basically licking everything they touch. #butterflyfacts #insectbehavior #sensoryweirdness
Crows can recognize human faces and hold grudges. Mess with one, and it might tell its friends. #crowfacts #birdintelligence #revengebirds
Crows can recognize human faces and hold grudges. Mess with one, and it might tell its friends. #crowfacts #birdintelligence #revengebirds
Hornworms can glow under blacklight. They’re big green caterpillars that look radioactive. 10/10 sci-fi vibes. #hornworm #glowpets #caterpillarfacts
Hornworms can glow under blacklight. They’re big green caterpillars that look radioactive. 10/10 sci-fi vibes. #hornworm #glowpets #caterpillarfacts
Parrotfish sleep in a bubble of their own mucus to mask their scent from predators. Gross. Genius. #parrotfish #marineweirdness #sleepdefense
Parrotfish sleep in a bubble of their own mucus to mask their scent from predators. Gross. Genius. #parrotfish #marineweirdness #sleepdefense
Vinegaroons (aka whip scorpions) can spray acetic acid when threatened. Basically, they shoot vinegar. Drama queens of the invertebrate world. #vinegaroon #arachnids #chemicaldefense
Vinegaroons (aka whip scorpions) can spray acetic acid when threatened. Basically, they shoot vinegar. Drama queens of the invertebrate world. #vinegaroon #arachnids #chemicaldefense
Sponges are animals, not plants. They don’t move or have organs, but they eat, filter, and reproduce like the rest of us. #sponges #marinebiology #animalfacts
Sponges are animals, not plants. They don’t move or have organs, but they eat, filter, and reproduce like the rest of us. #sponges #marinebiology #animalfacts
The long-eared jerboa looks like a mouse but with massive ears and kangaroo legs. It’s real. It bounces. It’s perfect. #jerboafacts #weirdpets #jumpymice
The long-eared jerboa looks like a mouse but with massive ears and kangaroo legs. It’s real. It bounces. It’s perfect. #jerboafacts #weirdpets #jumpymice
Some skinks have blue tails as babies to draw attacks away from their bodies. Flashy and strategic. #skinkfacts #reptiledefense #colorfulpets
Some skinks have blue tails as babies to draw attacks away from their bodies. Flashy and strategic. #skinkfacts #reptiledefense #colorfulpets
Pufferfish create elaborate sand mandalas on the ocean floor to attract mates. Yes, they are underwater artists. #pufferfish #underwaterart #marinebehavior
Pufferfish create elaborate sand mandalas on the ocean floor to attract mates. Yes, they are underwater artists. #pufferfish #underwaterart #marinebehavior
Some roaches give live birth and raise their young inside a protective brood sac. Bug parenting is next level. #roachfacts #insectparenting #buglife
Some roaches give live birth and raise their young inside a protective brood sac. Bug parenting is next level. #roachfacts #insectparenting #buglife
Flying dragons are real: they’re lizards with wing-like ribs that let them glide between trees. #flyingdragon #reptilefacts #glidelizard
Flying dragons are real: they’re lizards with wing-like ribs that let them glide between trees. #flyingdragon #reptilefacts #glidelizard
Mice sing ultrasonic love songs to each other. You can’t hear them, but the romance is real. #mousefacts #animalbehavior #romanticpets
Mice sing ultrasonic love songs to each other. You can’t hear them, but the romance is real. #mousefacts #animalbehavior #romanticpets
Some desert frogs only emerge after it rains, then speedrun their entire life cycle in a few weeks. #desertfrog #amphibianfacts #lifecyclespeedrun
Some desert frogs only emerge after it rains, then speedrun their entire life cycle in a few weeks. #desertfrog #amphibianfacts #lifecyclespeedrun
Sea apples (a type of sea cucumber) can eject their guts as a defense. Gross. Effective. Iconic. #seaapple #marinefacts #grossbuteffective
Sea apples (a type of sea cucumber) can eject their guts as a defense. Gross. Effective. Iconic. #seaapple #marinefacts #grossbuteffective
Tarantulas have little claw tips on their feet that help them climb and grip. Basically, fuzzy eight-legged grappling hooks. #tarantulafacts #spiderfeet #invertcare
Tarantulas have little claw tips on their feet that help them climb and grip. Basically, fuzzy eight-legged grappling hooks. #tarantulafacts #spiderfeet #invertcare
Basilisk lizards can run across water. That’s why they’re called the “Jesus lizard.” No notes. #basilisklizard #reptilefacts #scuttle
Basilisk lizards can run across water. That’s why they’re called the “Jesus lizard.” No notes. #basilisklizard #reptilefacts #scuttle
Jerusalem crickets aren’t crickets or from Jerusalem. But they are chunky, weirdly endearing diggers. #jerusalemcricket #insectweirdness #chunkybugs
Jerusalem crickets aren’t crickets or from Jerusalem. But they are chunky, weirdly endearing diggers. #jerusalemcricket #insectweirdness #chunkybugs