ANIMALS WITH UNUSUAL SURVIVAL ADAPTIONS

TAIL FAT

The karakul, a type of domestic sheep in central Asia, store

extra fat in their tail so that they can survive harsh conditions.

AIR BUBBLES

The diving bell spider is the only spider that can effectively live

under water. It creates a bubble-like web that traps oxygen and

researchers say they only need to come up once a day.

MIMICRY

There is perhaps no better copycat on Earth than the mimic octopus.

Discovered off the coast of Indonesia, the species can take on

characteristics of up to 15 different forms of marine life.

SKIN BREATHING

The lungless frog of Borneo does just that…it breathes

through the surface of its skin.

LOOKING LIKE BIRD DROPPINGS

There is actually one more case of mimicry in nature that is quite

interesting. The caterpillar of the giant swallowtail butterfly

matures to look like bird poop.

INTERIOR DESIGN

The bowerbird is something of a kleptomaniac interior designer with

OCD. It will build a meticulous nest using flowers, feathers, and even

bits of discarded plastic to attract a mate. Moreover, it will be more

than happy to steal from its neighbours nest.

REMOVABLE TAILS

Many species of geckos have tails that grow to resemble their heads.

When the predator goes for the tail it will just fall off and twitch

on the ground while the gecko makes his escape.

PROJECTILE VOMIT

If you ever scare a northern fulmar you know what to expect…