Monarchs, heat, and vomit bubbles
In this episode, we delve into the extraordinary evolutionary adaptions of Monarch butterflies, which travel each year in their thousands to avoid harsh winters and cuddle together on a special tree. It’s a perilous journey, and one that transcends multiple generations. It’s pretty hardcore…
But maybe not as hardcore as defecating on yourself. Yeah, you read that right. Some long-legged birds will excrete a mixture of feces and urine onto their legs, to cool themselves down in hot weather. Dive into the weird, wonderful, and sometimes gross world of animal survival tactics with us.