5 animals facts that you did not know before

The Immortal Jellyfish:

The Immortal Jellyfish: One type of jellyfish that has the ability to regenerate and return cells to their original state is the immortal jellyfish (Turritopsis dohrnii).

Elephants are Self-Recognizing:

Studies indicate elephants’ intelligence, and they even seem to be self-aware. They can also identify themselves in the tests similar to the mirror test of primates by cognizance that doesn’t exist in many animal species.

The Pistol Shrimp's Snap:

There is a single oversize “piston” or “snapper” claw in the pistol shrimp (also called “snapping” shrimp) which cavitates to produce strong impact sounds. It forms a shock front at the time, making a bang. At times, the temperature in the collapsing bubble may reach that of the sun resulting into a short-lived flashlight that momentarily blinds the prey. This type of sound is peculiar and has even resulted in detailed examination with regard to its possible use in sonoluminescence.



The Aye-Aye's Unusual Finger:

A Madagascan lemur known as an aye-aye possesses long, thin with unusually flexible middle finger. A special technique of hunting by using this particular finger. To find a hollow chamber, an aye-aye will knock on trees with its thin fingers until it finds and makes a hole through which to insert its long fin-ger. This specialization, the only among primates, enables an aye-aye to hunt for its preys, using echolocation.

Cephalopods' Remarkable Camouflage:

Octopuses are not the only cephalopods which perfectly disguises. Within a second, they have the power to alter the color, pattern, or even the texture of their skin making it to resemble their surrounding. It also gives them an extraordinary facility for concealing themselves from other animals and catching unexpected prey. Certain species of octopuses have learned how to make themselves look like other creatures in their surroundings to deceive predators.

mysterious adaptations in nature!