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On our planet live thousands and thousands of amazing animals
that have all kinds of incredible abilities.
That's why I now made a compilation for you with 10 of them,
which by their abilities and unique characteristics...
Will leave you really impressed!
From an octopus that can be transformed into 15 more animals in a matter of seconds,
to a group of goats that has the ability to climb almost vertically defying all kinds of logic.
This sounds interesting, right?
Just before starting the topic, I have a small question for you.
Do you remember that in my last video I showed you some of the most toxic places
that are known in the world?
If you saw it, you can remember that in the position #1 was the city of Chernobyl.
The question is: Do you happen to know what country Chernobyl is in?
That's very easy, man!
To make it fun, I'm going to leave these 4 options on your screen.
Select one of them, which you believe is correct and write it down below in the comments at this time.
Because at the end of the video, I'll tell you in which country is the toxic city of Chernobyl,
and we'll see if you guessed right with your answer, do you agree?
That said!
Now we are ready! Make yourself comfortable!
And enjoy it, my friend.
I'm the Curious Ben. And... How curious are you?
Alpine Ibex The Impressive Ability Of The Ibex
The wild goats of the Alps, which are also known by the name of ibex,
are animals that have the impressive ability to scale almost vertical surfaces
with a facility never before seen in an animal of this kind.
That is why, it is considered as one of the most impressive abilities of the entire animal kingdom.
In case you wonder, the great secret of the ability of these animals
is the design that their hooves have, and the strength they have in their legs.
If they had longer or shorter hooves, or weaker legs,
it is very likely that they could not even climb a few centimeters.
But thanks to the shape they have, climbing trees, mountains and even almost vertical walls,
it's a piece of cake for them.
That's incredible, right?
If one day you would like to see the ability of the wild goats of the Alps in action,
I recommend that you visit the Cingino dam in Italy.
In this place, almost every day, that group of goats climbs the wall of the dam
to lick salt deposits that are located to the top.
Experts say that these salts are very helpful for them to supplement the diet they have.
The only problem is that they have to climb almost the entire wall to reach them.
To give you an idea, the wall of the dam is 49 meters high,
and its inclination is close to 90 degrees, that is, almost vertical.
In some of the sections the goats really have to defy the laws of physics to not die in the attempt,
but they always succeed, even the smallest of the group.
This is serious, right?
So, because of the skill with which these goats scale surfaces of all kinds,
their ability is considered one of the most impressive in the world.
-What a stupid thing! -Benny, get out of there...
You are not a goat!
Number 9
Naked mole-rat The Rat That Does Not Age
Although it is not pretty, the Naked mole-rat or sand puppy,
is an almost immortal rodent, which is considered one of the most fascinating animals on the planet.
These animals live in underground colonies in at least 3 countries in Africa:
Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia.
It is very rare that they leave their caves, but when they do,
anyone who sees them, feels revulsion towards them because they are not very pretty to say.
What very few people imagine when they see them, is that inside,
these animals have one of the most privileged organisms of the entire animal kingdom.
First of all they do not age, and that is to say enough...
it is also known that their organism does not form cancer cells,
that is, they never get cancer and are even immune to it.
And if that is not enough, they are able to survive until 18 minutes without oxygen,
which is good for them because there is very little oxygen in the caves they live in.
So, despite being considered one of the ugliest animals in the world,
Naked mole-rat from Africa are also some of the most amazing animals on our planet.
Number 8
Malaysia's Explosive Ant The Explosive Ant From Malaysia
Among the most incredible animals in the world are the explosive ants of Malaysia.
These little ants have a defense mechanism totally out of the ordinary...
When their colony is in danger, they explode their abdomen to spill a toxic substance
against their enemies, in this way they assure the survival of the colony.
In nature, this defense mechanism is known as 'autothysis'.
Or in a few words, altruistic suicide.
It is basically giving your life for the sake of others.
In the particular case of the explosive ant from Malaysia...
What it does is to contract the muscles of its abdomen in such a violent way
that the abdominal wall opens completely.
There they keep a substance that is extremely toxic to other animals...
Such as spiders, for example.
Although it is a behavior rarely seen in the animal kingdom,
the truth is that it is not exclusive to them.
It is known that at least 15 other species also do it, including certain types of termites.
The point is that, considering that very few animals in the world
practice the 'autothysis' to defend the colony,
the ability of these ants is one of the most incredible of all the animal kingdom.
Number 7
Peregrine Falcon The Fastest Bird In The World
The peregrine falcon is a bird capable of reaching speeds above 300 km/h in full flight.
This not only gives it the #1 spot as the fastest animal on the planet,
but it is also considered to be one of the birds with the most impressive super power known.
The Peregrine Falcon is a bird of cosmopolitan distribution that feeds on other birds,
rabbits, bats and other small mammals.
His method of hunting consists of jumping on his prey at bestial speeds.
Some sources say that its maximum speed when it is plummeting is 300 km/h,
while others say it is up to double, 600 km/h.
Wonder!
Regardless of which of the two speeds is correct,
what you can be sure of is that this Falcon is the fastest animal in the world.
There is no other one that compares or near.
This incredible ability is thanks to the way he places his body when it is plummeting.
The form that adopts has even been studied by some aerospace manufacturer
to develop aircraft that optimize fuel consumption.
Cool, right?
Taking into account all that I just mentioned,
it is not uncommon for his ability to be considered one of the most incredible in the animal kingdom.
Number 6
The Marine Animal That Camouflages Itself To Perfection.
Cuttlefish are cephalopod mollusks known to have a unique ability in the animal kingdom.
They can be changed to perfection in any environment.
And I'm telling you very seriously!
They can change their color, shape and even texture to hide and go completely unnoticed.
It's amazing that, right?
In case you do not know, the cuttlefish are between 30 and 40 centimeters long,
and usually live among the aquatic weeds that grow on the bottom of the sea.
But the reason they are so well known
is because of that incredible ability to camouflage in the environment.
This amazing ability is thanks to a type of complex cells that are located under her skin,
which is known as chromatophores.
When the cuttlefish needs to transform,
her brain sends the signal and the chromatophores take care of making the cuttlefish change color,
shape, and even texture in a matter of seconds.
Her ability is so incredible that she uses it for situations as diverse as attracting a mate,
communicating with her friends, camouflaging herself, and even hypnotizing other fish.
So, being a unique ability in the animal kingdom,
the ability of cuttlefish is considered
one of the strangest and most impressive super powers of the ocean.
-I'm hungry. -Spit the cuttlefish, Benny.
You're going to get sick!
Number 5
Darwin's Bark Spider The Most Resistant Biomaterial On The Planet
Darwin's bark spider is a tiny spider that has the ability to make the strongest spiderweb known.
This little spider was discovered a few years ago, in 2009 on the island of Madagascar.
And since it was discovered it left scientists stunned
because its web is the most incredible of all arachnids.
Not only is it super tough, but it can be woven in very large stretches like rivers or even small lakes.
To give you an idea, on average the already extended network measures about 3 square meters,
but it can hang it in sections of up to 25 meters...
You know how much is that?
Almost like a 7-story building! Can you believe that?
If you compare it with the small cobwebs that you find in the old room of your house,
that of Darwin's bark spider is huge.
Besides being very, very large, it is also super resistant.
In a recent study, a group of scientists discovered that the silk
produced by these spiders is up to 3 times harder than any other natural silk you know,
which makes it the hardest and most resistant biomaterial on our planet.
So, for making such a strong network in such large stretches,
the skill of Darwin's bark spider is one of the most impressive in the world.
Number 4
The Animal That Could Survive At The End Of The World.
This little animal is a tardigrade, and although it does not seem to be the great thing,
they are the most resistant organism of all nature.
They are also known as water bears, and they were discovered for the first time in 1773,
and since then scientists have discovered many interesting things about them
that will surely leave you impacted.
I'll summarize it with this...
The tardigrades are part of a group of organisms called 'extremophile organisms'.
That is, organisms that can survive in extreme conditions of any kind.
For example, it is known that tardigrades are able to survive in outer space,
to withstand extreme temperatures between -200 degrees and 150 degrees Celsius,
they can even spend up to 10 years without drinking a single drop of water,
and can even resuscitate after having spent 120 years in absolute freezing.
Basically you can try to burn them, freeze them and even insult them...
You will not tickle them!
So taking all that into account,
the ability of these tardigrades, is one of the most impressive I know.
Number 3
Lyrebird The Bird That Can Repeat Dozens Of Sounds
Lyrebirds have the impressive ability to repeat almost any sound you can imagine to perfection.
I know that right now you should be thinking that this is not impressive
because a parrot can do the same as them...
But you're wrong!
I summarize it to you like this!
The Lyrebirds are the best imitators of sounds of all the animal kingdom.
Originating in the forests of eastern Australia,
the lyrebirds are between 75 centimeters and one meter in adulthood.
have a very long tail that usually use the males of the species to attract girls,
but what stands out most of them, is what they are capable of with their singing.
They can emit sounds as varied as cameras, ambulances and even laser guns.
Virtually everything you imagine, and they do it almost perfectly...
Laser
Camera
Alarm
Chainsaw
Handsaw
Do you also want one?
In case you are wondering, this ability is thanks to the fact that his vocal organ is super developed,
it is called syrinx, and it is the organ that birds use to emit their songs and sounds.
Well, the syringe of the Lyrebirds is at a super advanced level,
and not even experts know how many sounds they can imitate...
Could be hundreds!
So, being the best imitators of sounds from around the world,
the ability of the Lyrebirds is one of the most incredible in the animal kingdom.
Number 2
Mimic Octopus The Animal That Transforms Into Seconds
In the ocean there are dozens of fascinating animals.
And perhaps one of the most incredible and rare of this list is the mimic octopus,
a cephalopod that has a rather curious super power.
It can be transformed into at least 15 other marine animals in a matter of seconds.
The mimic octopus was discovered by a fisherman in 1998.
Since it was discovered for the first time, marine biologists have studied it more in detail,
and have discovered that its capacity for imitation is unique in the ocean.
Thanks to the specimens studied,
it is now known that this octopus can adopt from the shape of a poisonous marine snake,
to a gentle jellyfish.
It depends a lot on the situation in which the animal is and what it wants to achieve.
If the octopus is in hunting mode, for example,
it is likely that it will transform into a certain type of animal.
If the octopus is in camouflage mode it will be in another type of animal.
Even the octopus can simulate being dead if the situation warrants it.
This octopus is amazing, right?
So, being the only animal that is able to imitate so many animals to perfection,
it is known that it can imitate up to 15 animals,
the ability of the Mimic Octopus is one of the most incredible of all the ocean.
Number 1
Bombardier Beetle The Chemical Weapon Of The Bombardier Beetle
Bombardier beetles are insects that possess one of the most powerful defense mechanisms
of the entire animal kingdom.
It is so powerful that it can even save their life in extreme situations.
The mechanism basically consists of a toxic jet that exits under pressure from the ass.
Although that may sound disgusting, in fact it is the opposite,
because the reason that these beetles are alive for thousands of years,
is thanks to this defense mechanism.
Scientists have discovered that, of the 500 species of bombardier beetles in the world,
half of them can do this.
Every time his life is in danger, the toxic spray saves his life working as a kind of repellent.
A few years ago, a group of researchers tried to discover the effectiveness of the toxic jet,
and discovered that not even a frog's digestive system could against it.
And that already tells you a lot about it's power.
I guess it tastes like poop or something like that...
So, by having one of the most powerful weapons in the entire animal kingdom,
and that it comes out of his ass, which is important...
The bombardier beetle is one of the insects with the most impressive superpower of the entire planet.
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Chernobyl is in present-day Ukraine,
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