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submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 39 points 8 months ago (3 children)

The thing that blew my mind most based on what I thought would happen when put to the test, was that elephants really are frightened of mice. I would have swore that was just a dumb cartoon trope and IRL the elephant wouldn't even give a shit.

[–] VindictiveJudge 16 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I'm pretty sure that was in the 'yes, but also no' category. IIRC, they don't see very well and small fast things on the ground spook them, probably because snakes. Pick a mouse up and bring it up high enough for the elephant to get a good look at it and they're fine with it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

From what I remember they hypothesised that, but then put it to the test by having something else small move in front of the elephant and it didn’t care. Further confirming it was the mouse it was afraid of

[–] kamenlady 8 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I always had this with the story of field workers using masks in the back of their heads, in order to deter tigers from attacking from behind. I just couldn't imagine the tiger falling for it.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 8 months ago (1 children)

A lot of animals have bright spots in the back of their heads that kinda look like eyes, to deter predators. Actually, I believe tigers themselves have fake eyes on the back of their ears

[–] [email protected] 11 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Actually, I believe tigers themselves have fake eyes on the back of their ears

Then it's even more embarrassing that they fell for the masked workers ;-)

[–] Sanctus 10 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Hey they can't see the fake eyes on the back of their ears!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Reminds me of plants that have evolved to look like animals

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

And insects that evolved to look like plants. It's a circle of liiiiife!

[–] thelasttoot 7 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Have you never watched mythbusters? Are we at a point in time where the Mythbusters are ancient history and not simply common knowledge? OMG what year is it? How old am I?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I literally am referencing mythbusters. 🤨

[–] thelasttoot 7 points 8 months ago

I don't know how to correct my mistake. But, you're right, I was wrong. Let this be a testament to the truth. Astartes mechanicus Jesus fucking christicius. Amen.