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8 Animals That Have Unbelievable Defense Mechanisms

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMgRmrHpPH8

Compared to these animals, us humans are just so boring. What do we do when we’re scared? Run away. What do we do when we’re hungry? Go to the supermarket. What do we do when we’re outside? Complain about the weather. Well, these animals and bugs can shoot napalm, break bones for claws and so much more.

Kevin Lieber talks about the amazing defense mechanisms of the Hairy Frog, Pangolin, Pistol Shrimp, Bombardier Beetle, Hagfish, Mimic Octopus, Boxer Crab and Goblin Shark. They all basically have superpowers. Why can’t we have superpowers too. [Vsauce2 via Laughing Squid]

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