Creatures of The Deep

There is so much going on in the deep sea that we are unaware of. Here are some trivia, fun facts on the creatures of the sea, courtesy of Facebook pages ‘Colours of Nature’, ‘Ancestral Stories’, ‘Weird Facts’, ‘Unbelievable Facts’, ‘Today I Learned’, ‘Science and Facts’, ‘Crazy Creatures’, ‘The Knowledge Factory’, ‘The study Secrets’ etc… However, I do not know if they are true. Some of them sound really incredible.

The Simp King of the Ocean.

This isn’t a hug. This is a hostage situation born of pure, desperate love.

See, this guy probably struck out with the last 5,000 females. He’s been swiping right on every crustacean with a pulse and getting ghosted by barnacles.

But today? Today, he won. He finally convinced a girl to tolerate him. And now he has lost his absolute mind.

Meet the (smooth box crab, Calappa calappa) engage in an intense form of mate-guarding, where they carry, hide, and protect a female partner, often described as a "hostage situation" or "biological kidnapping" rather than a romantic gesture.

So he isn’t just holding her. He has transformed himself into a biological panic room. Look at that grip. He has locked his massive, shield-like claws together to create a literal fortress around his new girlfriend. A shark could swim by? He doesn't care. A tsunami? Irrelevant. Nuclear fallout?

He’s keeping her safe even if the world burns down around them. He is fully prepared to withstand the apocalypse just to make sure no other male even *looks* in her direction. She’s probably in there wondering if she can breathe, but he’s too busy being the main character in his own romantic tragedy.

He secured the bag. And he is never, ever letting go. This is what zero chill looks like. – A Facebook post by ‘Cronus’

Baby stingrays aren’t laid in eggs waiting to hatch. Many species are born through live birth, entering the ocean already fully formed and immediately capable of swimming and hiding.

From their first moments in the water, they can glide across the seabed and bury themselves in sand to avoid predators. There’s no long adjustment period. Survival starts instantly.

And then there’s the face. What looks like a pair of strange, almost cartoonish eyes is often something else entirely. Those features people mistake for eyes are actually nostrils and sensory openings, positioned to help them breathe and detect changes in the water around them.

Run Fact: Many stingray species are viviparous, meaning they give live birth to fully developed pups that can swim immediately after delivery.

It may look alien to us. But evolution has never been about looking familiar. It has always been about staying alive. – A Facebook post by ‘World Revealed’

Nature often disguises its most powerful forces within unassuming forms. The porcupinefish illustrates this beautifully, carrying one of the strongest known neurotoxins while presenting an almost playful expression. Appearance and essence do not always align.

From a scientific perspective, this toxin serves as an evolutionary defense. It discourages predation without requiring constant aggression. Energy is conserved through strategic adaptation rather than confrontation.

This biological truth mirrors psychological and spiritual realities. Inner strength does not always announce itself loudly. Boundaries, discernment, and quiet resilience often protect more effectively than overt force.

Ancient wisdom traditions caution against judging reality by surface impressions. True understanding arises through observation, patience, and respect for complexity.

The smiling face of the porcupinefish becomes a symbol of balanced power. Gentleness and danger coexist without contradiction.

This image invites contemplation on hidden depths within all forms of life. Reflections inspired by this subtle strength are welcomed with openness. – A Facebook post by ‘Spirit Science’

Most people assume the Blue Whale holds every size record in the animal kingdom. It is the largest animal by mass, reaching nearly 100 feet long and weighing over 150 tons. But when it comes to pure length, there’s a surprising contender.

Meet the bootlace worm (Lineus longissimus).

Found in the North Sea and parts of the North Atlantic, this ribbon-like marine worm is thin, dark brown, and easy to overlook — until you realize how long it can stretch. Some recorded specimens have reportedly reached lengths of up to 55 meters (around 180 feet), potentially making it the longest animal ever measured

Unlike whales, though, there’s a catch.

Bootlace worms are extremely thin — often only a few millimeters wide — and their bodies can stretch and contract dramatically. Because they are so fragile and elastic, measuring them accurately is difficult. Some extreme length reports are debated by scientists, but even conservative estimates still make them astonishingly long.

They also have a fascinating defense mechanism. Bootlace worms produce toxic mucus and use a specialized extendable proboscis to capture prey like small crustaceans. The toxin helps immobilize their targets in the sandy seabed where they live.

They don’t look powerful. They don’t look impressive. But hidden beneath coastal waters is a creature that may outstretch even the giants of the ocean. It’s a reminder that in nature, size isn’t always about bulk — sometimes it’s about length. – A Facebook post

Electric eels can leap from water to shock threats above the surface, delivering repeated high-voltage jolts while still airborne. Their electric organs contain 6,000 specialized cells called electrocytes that work like biological batteries stacked in series. Young eels produce only 100 volts but reach full power by age two. In murky Amazon waters, they create electric fields to detect prey movements from several feet away. – A Facebook post

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Insects - Fun Facts

Today, we take a peek into the world of insects. These are some interesting fun facts about insects – courtesy of Facebook pages ‘Colours of Nature’, ‘Ancestral Stories’, ‘Weird Facts’, ‘Unbelievable Facts’, ‘Today I Learned’, ‘Science and Facts’, ‘Crazy Creatures, ‘The Knowledge Factory’, ‘The Study Secrets’ etc… However, I do not know if they are true. Some of them sound really incredible.

The Dragon-Head Caterpillar looks almost like a tiny dragon crawling on a leaf.

Those strange horn-like extensions on its head create the illusion of a dragon face, helping the caterpillar appear bigger and more intimidating to predators.

Despite its fierce look, it’s just a harmless caterpillar slowly feeding on leaves before transforming into a moth.

Fun Fact: Many caterpillars evolve unusual shapes, colors, or “horns” to scare predators, a defense strategy known as mimicry. - A Facebook post by ‘1 Minute Animals’

The Umbrella Stick Insect is a master of camouflage. With its long green body and twig-like legs, it can sit on a leaf or branch and look almost invisible to predators. But when disturbed, it spreads its bright umbrella-shaped wings in a sudden display that can startle predators and make the insect appear much larger.

Fun fact: Those wings are mainly for defense and display, not for long flights.

Scientific name: Eurynecrosia nigrofasciata. – A Facebook post by ‘1 Minute Animals’

The Mirror spider is a tiny orb-weaving spider famous for its mirror-like silver patches. These reflective plates on its abdomen can expand or contract, helping the spider camouflage among dew drops on leaves. Found mostly in tropical forests of Asia and Australia, it builds delicate webs to catch small insects. Despite its dazzling appearance, this spider is harmless to humans and plays an important role controlling insect populations. – A Facebook post by ‘1 Minute Animals’

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Sakura 2026

Sakura returns to the Flower Dome for the 11th year with an Ishikawa story. Held in partnership with the Embassy of Japan in Singapore, this year’s Sakura is set against a lush backdrop of over 30 varieties of cherry, peach and plum blossoms in soft pinks, whites and deep pink hues surrounding landscapes inspired by Ishikawa’s historic districts.

“Ishikawa is a prefecture on the Japanese island of Honshu. Sitting on the sea coast, the capital city of Kanazawa is home to the “perfect garden” of Kenroku-en, designed to be beautiful during every season.” ― Google

Besides the Sakura flowers on display, there is plenty of information on the history, customs and cultures of Ishikawa Prefecture. Visitors get to enjoy the beautiful blooms and learn about a foreign place.

Sakura 2026 welcomes Hello Kitty, the global ambassador of friendship, and her familiar companions. Hello Kitty is one of many characters by Sanrio, a Japanese company renowned for its kawaii (cute) culture. Operating worldwide, they produce stationery, toys, apparel, and home products, specialising in licensed gifts designed to create joy and "small gift, big smile" moments. 

Another character from Sanrio company. Japanese gardens are designed for tranquility and contemplation, “characterized by meticulously maintained elements like water features, stone arrangements, and borrowed scenery (shakkei) to harmonize with nature”. 

Saka is Japan’s beloved rice wine, recognised as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on 4 December 2024. It is poured at Shinto shrines, shared at weddings, and offered in thanks at harvests.

Blooming blossoms, bare of leaves.

‘Sakura 2026’ is now on until the 15th of April. Admission fees apply. Adults pay $12 SGD, Seniors and children below 12 years old pay $8 SGD.

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Cheeky / Cheesy Humour

Humour has an intellectual, as well as emotional element. Since we are all different, we respond to different types of humour. It doesn’t matter what kind of humour you indulge in, as long as it makes you laugh.

The important thing is to have a sense of humour. Having a sense of humour helps you to see the lighter side of things in everyday life. Laugh whenever you can. Where possible, help to spread some laughter wherever you go.

I hope the following selection of humour will bring on a chuckle, or at least put a smile on your face.

May your days be filled with laughter.

Police Chief: A woman shot her husband because he stepped on her freshly moped floor?
Policeman: That’s correct.
Police Chief: Yet it took you 30 minutes to arrest her. Why?
Policeman: Because the floor was still wet.

Waiter: How did you find your steak sir?
Customer: I just looked next to the potatoes and there it was.

Wife: Honey, what are you doing?
Husband: I’m reading a book
Wife: Then why are you crying?
Husband: Ending of the book is very sad
Wife: What book is that?
Husband: My bank book

Waiter: And what would you like, sir?
Customer: Could you bring we what the gentleman behind you is having please?
Waiter: I’m sorry sir. But I’m sure he intends to eat that, himself.

A: We bought a computer from you yesterday and it won’t turn on.
B: Press the big button.
A: I have.
B: Then try the cord at the back. Maybe it’s disconnected?
A: I’ll get a flashlight. Don’t go away, I’ll be fast.
B: Why do you need a flashlight?
A: It’s dark, we have no electricity.

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Food / Health

A fit, healthy body – that is the best fashion statement. - Jess C. Scott

The benefits of consuming the following food/fruits. The information is taken from Facebook posts by ‘Food IQ’. 👉 HERE I do not know how true, or accurate they are. But I do know that consumed in moderation, they will not do you any harm.

Unlike other saturated fats, Stearic Acid (found in cacao butter and high-quality dark chocolate) triggers a process called Mitochondrial Fusion. This is where your cells' "power plants" merge together to become more efficient and clear out "cellular junk." Eating a small square of 90% dark chocolate doesn't just provide antioxidants; it provides the specific fat signal needed to keep your brain's energy production from aging. – A Facebook post by ‘Fruit IQ’

The juice of a lemon is mostly Vitamin C and citric acid, but the peel (the zest) is concentrated with D-Limonene. This compound is a powerful activator of "Phase II detoxification" in the liver—the specific pathway that neutralizes fat-soluble toxins. Adding just half a teaspoon of lemon zest to your water or meals provides the "chemical key" your liver needs to flush out pollutants that the juice can't touch. – A Facebook post by ‘Fruit IQ

Most people trim arugula to just the soft leaves, but the stems are the storage vessels for inorganic nitrates. These nitrates are converted into Nitric Oxide in your mouth and gut, which relaxes your blood vessels and improves oxygen delivery to your brain and muscles. By eating the stems, you're getting a natural "vasodilator" that lowers blood pressure and increases athletic endurance more effectively than a synthetic pre-workout. – A Facebook post by ‘Fruit IQ’

Wild almonds contained amygdalin, a compound that releases cyanide, making most early trees dangerously bitter. A tiny genetic mutation reduced that toxin, and early farmers unknowingly selected it, reshaping the species through cultivation alone. – A Facebook post by ‘Fruit IQ’

Most of a banana's magnesium and potassium—the minerals responsible for muscle relaxation and deep sleep—are stored in the peel, not the fruit. By cutting the ends off an organic banana and boiling the whole thing for 10 minutes, you extract these minerals into the water. This "banana tea" is a potent, bioavailable sedative that bypasses the digestion issues many people have with synthetic magnesium supplements. – A Facebook post by ‘Fruit IQ’

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Codiaeum Variegatum Plant

This plant is called Codiaeum variegatum, also commonly known as croton or variegated croton. This specific type, characterized by its long, narrow, multi-colored leaves that twist or arch, is the 'Zanzibar' cultivar, or the 'Firecracker' variety. The elongated, ribbon-like shape is distinctive of this cultivar.

Codiaeum variegatum are native to tropical Asia where they are frequently used as landscape shrubs for dramatic hedges or focal points in gardens. The leaves are leathery, glossy, and display a vibrant mix of red, yellow, orange, and green colours.

The plant prefers bright, indirect light and requires high humidity to maintain its vivid colors. The humidity in Singapore is high. That is why these plants are quite common here.

The plant contains a milky sap that can irritate skin and eyes, and all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested by pets or humans.

They are so colourful. Don’t they remind you of fireworks?

They are popular evergreen shrub known for its striking, multi-coloured foliage. 

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Avians

Have holy curiosity. Make your life worth living. – Albert Einstein

Knowledge is like a rare gem; the more facets it has, the greater its brilliance. - Validivar

Today, we take a peek into the world of our feathered friends.

Some interesting fun facts about birds – courtesy of Facebook pages ‘Colours of Nature’, ‘Ancestral Stories’, ‘Weird Facts’, ‘Unbelievable Facts’, ‘Today I Learned’, ‘Science and Facts’, ‘Crazy Creatures’, ‘The Knowledge Factory’, ‘The Study Secrets’ etc… However, I do not know if they are true. Some of them sound really incredible.

The Razorbill is a hardy seabird found along the cold waters and rocky coastlines of the North Atlantic Ocean. Its black upper body and white underside provide natural camouflage while swimming and diving. Razorbills are powerful divers, using their wings to “fly” underwater in search of fish.

Remarkably, one Razorbill has been recorded living over 41 years, making it one of the longest-lived seabirds of its size. Their resilience and lifespan make them a fascinating symbol of survival in harsh marine environments. – A Facebook post

This looks like a terrible idea if you stop and think about it. A crow, or sometimes several of them, charging straight at one of the most powerful birds in the sky. Sharp talons. Massive wings. Deadly grip. And yet, crows do it anyway. This behavior is called mobbing, and crows are experts at it. When they spot a large raptor like an eagle, they will dive, scream, and harass it relentlessly. The goal is not to win a fight. It is to make the eagle uncomfortable enough to leave the area, especially if nests or food sources are nearby.

What surprises most people is the eagle’s response. It usually does not fight back. Instead of wasting energy or risking injury, the eagle does something far more strategic. It climbs.

Eagles are built for altitude. Their massive wings allow them to soar higher and higher with minimal effort. Crows, despite their intelligence and agility, simply cannot match that vertical endurance. As the eagle gains height, the air thins, the climb becomes harder, and eventually the crows give up.

This is not weakness. It is efficiency. An eagle knows that one injury could threaten its survival. There is no reason to engage when gravity and physics already guarantee a win. By flying higher, the eagle ends the encounter without ever striking a blow.

Crows, on the other hand, rely on teamwork and boldness. They know they cannot overpower an eagle alone, but together they can annoy, distract, and control space.

Takeaway. In nature, dominance is not always about fighting. Sometimes the smartest move is knowing when to rise above the problem until it disappears. – A Facebook post

In many parts of California, vineyard owners put up small nest boxes to bring in barn owls. These owls are natural hunters that eat mice and rats, and those rodents can harm grape plants and fruit. By giving owls a safe place to live, growers encourage them to stay nearby and hunt around the fields.

When owls do the work of catching rodents, farmers do not need to use as many poison baits. This lowers the amount of chemicals spread across the land. Fewer rodenticides mean less chance of harming other animals that might eat poisoned rodents or of contaminating soil and streams.

Using owl boxes is a simple, natural way to protect crops and the environment at the same time. It helps vineyards keep pests under control while reducing risks to water and nearby wildlife. For many growers, it’s an easy step that supports both healthy fields and healthy ecosystems. – A Facebook post by ‘Colours of Nature’

Great blue herons and anhingas are birds that can take on surprisingly big fish. They are able to swallow live fish that look too large to handle. This is something many people would not expect from a bird, but these two species are built for it.

Great blue herons hunt with long, sharp beaks that act like daggers. They either spear a fish or pin it down so it cannot escape. Once they have their catch, they flip the fish so it goes down head-first. This makes swallowing easier and stops the fins from getting stuck.

After the fish is swallowed, their bodies finish the job. Both birds have very strong, highly acidic stomachs that can break down large, bony fish. That acid helps dissolve bones and tough parts that would be hard to digest otherwise. Because of this powerful digestion, herons and anhingas can eat big prey that other birds might have to leave behind. – A Facebook post by ‘Amazing World’

The Vampire Finch: Darwin’s Darkest Secret.

Look at this little guy. He looks like he belongs on a Christmas card. He looks like he should be singing outside a Disney princess’s window. But this bird lives in the Galapagos, where the sun is brutal and water is a myth.

So, when evolution asked, "What do we drink when the rivers run dry?"
This tiny psychopath looked at the biggest birds on the island and said: "Blood."

Meet the Vampire Finch.
When thirst hits, he lands on the back of a Nazca Booby—a bird ten times his size. He uses his razor-sharp beak to peck at the base of the tail feathers until he hits a vein. Then, he drinks the blood. Warm, fresh, and straight from the tap.

But the most unhinged part?
The victims don’t even fight back. They just sit there and let it happen.

Scientists think the Boobies evolved to let smaller birds pick parasites off their backs, so when the Finch starts drinking their blood, their brain just goes, "Ah yes, a deep tissue massage."

He’s a 20-gram Dracula hiding behind a cute face. He didn't adapt to the environment. He adapted his neighbors into juice boxes.

Cute? Sure. But turn your back, and he’s tapping your veins for a hydration boost. – A Facebook post by ‘Cronus’

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Fun Facts About Animals

We live and learn. That is one way to make our lives more interesting and meaningful. And there is so much to learn about this amazing, wonder-ful world we live in.

Here are some fun facts and trivia about animals, courtesy of Facebook pages ‘Colours of Nature’, ‘Ancestral Stories’, ‘Weird Facts’, ‘Unbelievable Facts’, ‘Today I Learned’, ‘Science and Facts’, ‘Crazy Creatures’, ‘The Knowledge Factory’, ‘The Study Secrets’ etc… However, I do not know if they are true. Some of them sound really incredible.

Their light mass and wide spread slow their fall to a low terminal speed. A bushy tail stabilizes spin, and flexible joints absorb impact so they land running. – A Facebook post by ‘Strangest Facts’

Researchers observed helper mice using their mouths and paws to free trapped pups and clear birth sacs, turning failed deliveries into survivals.

A tiny intervention with life altering consequences. – A Facebook post by ‘Strangest Fats’

Intelligence in the wild often looks calm, careful, and deeply intentional.

Some wild gorillas have been observed using sticks to test the depth of water before stepping into swamps or flooded areas. By probing the ground ahead, they assess safety, balance, and risk before moving forward.

This thoughtful behavior highlights advanced decision-making and tool use, proving gorillas don’t rely on strength alone. They evaluate their environment, anticipate danger, and act with caution.

It’s a striking reminder that true intelligence isn’t just about power — it’s about awareness, foresight, and knowing when to pause before taking the next step. – A Facebook post

This little animal might look like a baby hyena, but it is not. It is an aardwolf pup, a small relative of hyenas that lives in parts of Africa. From a distance its fur, stripes, and shape can trick you, but up close you can see it is gentler and built for a different life.

Unlike true hyenas, the aardwolf mainly eats termites and other small insects. It comes out at night and uses a long, sticky tongue to lap up thousands of tiny bugs from mounds. It does not tear meat or hunt large animals. Aardwolf pups grow up in burrows and learn to forage quietly, so they do not act fierce even if they look that way.

People often mistake aardwolves for young hyenas because of their look, but knowing the difference helps us appreciate nature’s variety. These shy insect-eaters help control termite numbers and keep the land balanced. Seeing an aardwolf pup reminds us that animals can surprise us — appearances do not always tell the whole story. – A Facebook post by ‘Amazing World’

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Forsythia Plant

I saw this plant in the Flower Dome on one of my visits. It has no leaves, but plenty of flowers. I was curious. So, I took a couple of photos of the plant to find out more about it. This is what I found out from my research.

The plant is called Forsythia, also known by other common names such as ‘Golden Bells’, or the ‘Easter Tree’. It belongs to the olive family (Oleaceae).

Forsythias are popular ornamental plants known for their bright yellow flowers that appear in early spring before the leaves emerge. The plant produces clusters of bright, bell-shaped, four-petaled yellow flowers along its stems. The flowers are typically 1 to 1 1/2 inches long. These become pendent in rainy weather thus shielding the reproductive parts.

The fruit is a dry capsule, containing several winged seeds. The branches are typically arching and grow quite quickly. After the blooming season, the vibrant yellow flowers give way to lush green foliage. 

Forsythias are popular, low-maintenance deciduous shrubs grown primarily for their brilliant yellow, early-spring flowers, which signal the start of the gardening season. They are versatile landscape plants used as ornamental hedging in borders, or as an informal screening hedge creating privacy screens.

Some fun facts:
The flowers are edible and can be added to salads, jellies, teas, or cocktails.
The flowers symbolize anticipation and new beginnings, a powerful symbol of joy, optimism, and the arrival of spring.
There is a traditional saying that, “Once it blooms, three more snowfalls will follow before winter truly ends’.

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Insects

People learn more on their own rather than being force fed. - Socrates

Knowledge is like a deep well, fed by perennial springs, and the mind of man is like a bucket that is dropped into it. He will get as much as he can assimilate. - K. Sri Dhammananda

Today, we take a peek into the world of insects. These are some interesting fun facts about insects – courtesy of Facebook pages ‘Colours of Nature’, ‘Ancestral Stories’, ‘Weird Facts’, ‘Unbelievable Facts’, ‘Today I Learned’, ‘Science and Facts’, ‘Crazy Creatures, ‘The Knowledge Factory’, ‘The Study Secrets’ etc… However, I do not know if they are true. Some of them sound really incredible.

Bagworms are moth larvae famous for building portable protective cases around their bodies. They construct these shelters using silk and pieces of their surroundings, such as leaves, bark, twigs, or plant fragments. As the larva grows, it keeps adding new material to expand the case.

Each bagworm’s case can look completely different depending on the materials available in its environment, which is why no two cases are exactly the same.

The case serves as both camouflage and armor, protecting the larva from predators while it feeds on nearby plants.

Fun fact: A bagworm can live almost its entire larval life inside this moving shelter, carrying it everywhere it goes. - A Facebook post by ‘1 Minute Animals’

Imagine breaking your leg, and the doctor tells you that you can no longer be a father.

Meet the Sea Spider... Most of us hate spiders, but this one is a biological nightmare. It has such a tiny abdomen that it literally has no room for internal organs. So, it stuffs its stomach, intestines, and even its reproductive organs inside its legs.

In fact, this creature is basically just legs walking on the ocean floor. It is over 95% legs. Because it is so thin, it doesn't even have gills or lungs. It just absorbs oxygen directly through its legs.

And feeding? Pure horror movie. It doesn't chew. It has a pipe for a mouth called a proboscis. It walks up to soft creatures like sea anemones, sponges, and jellyfish, stabs them, and sucks the juice out. They are basically the mosquitoes of the ocean.

But the weirdest part is the parenting. When the female lays her eggs, she just leaves. The male fertilizes them, then glues them to a special extra pair of legs called "ovigers." He carries the babies around on his extra legs for weeks until they hatch.

It is just a walking pair of lungs, stomachs, and genitals looking for a jellyfish to drink. Nature is unhinged. - A Facebook post by ‘Cronus’

The Spiny Flower Mantis (Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii) looks almost exactly like a flower, which helps it hide in plain sight.

Insects land nearby thinking it’s a blossom, not realizing a predator is waiting perfectly still.

Fun Fact: When threatened, the Spiny Flower Mantis spreads its wings to reveal two large eye-like spots that can scare predators away. A Facebook post ‘1 Minute Animals’

This caterpillar looks like a living piece of art.

During one stage of its life, the Saturniidae moth caterpillar becomes incredibly vibrant and eye catching. These caterpillars belong to a family known as giant silk moths, which includes some of the largest moths on Earth. In this colorful phase, their bodies display bright greens, yellows, reds, and sometimes tiny spines or knobs that make them look almost unreal.

But those bright colors are not just for show. Many caterpillars use bold colors as a warning signal to predators, basically saying do not eat me. Some species even have tiny spines that can irritate skin if touched. At this stage the caterpillar is focused on one thing only. Eating as much as possible. It consumes huge amounts of leaves to store energy for the next phase of its life. - A Facebook post by ‘1 Minute Animals’

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