💪Desert kangaroo rats are small rodents that can kick deadly rattlesnakes in the face.
🦂Grasshopper mice are immune to scorpion venom and use it as a painkiller.
🐠Trinidadian guppies lure larger fish to attack their heads, allowing them to twist away and escape.
🔪Velvet ants have a long stinger and a tough exoskeleton, making them unappetizing to predators.
How do desert kangaroo rats defend themselves against rattlesnakes?
—Desert kangaroo rats have evolved the ability to kick deadly rattlesnakes in the face, which discourages the snakes from attacking.
How do grasshopper mice use scorpion venom?
—Grasshopper mice are immune to scorpion venom and use it as a painkiller, allowing them to eat venomous scorpions without experiencing pain.
Why do Trinidadian guppies taunt larger fish?
—Trinidadian guppies taunt larger fish by drawing their attention and daring them to attack the guppies' heads. This strategy allows the guppies to twist away and escape.
What defenses do velvet ants have?
—Velvet ants have a long stinger, a tough exoskeleton, and a slippery body, making them difficult to bite or crush. They also have bright colorations as a warning signal to potential predators.
00:12Introduction to animals that surprisingly possess incredible defense abilities.
00:26Desert kangaroo rats can kick deadly rattlesnakes in the face.
03:23Grasshopper mice use scorpion venom as a painkiller.
08:38Trinidadian guppies taunt larger fish to attack their heads and dodge them.
09:23Velvet ants have a long stinger and a tough exoskeleton, making them unappealing to predators.
