Short Wave Quiz Bowl! How Animals Sense The World
Aug 31, 2022
Curious about how animals perceive their world? Dive into fascinating topics like whether worms feel pain and the star-nosed mole's unique sensory appendages. Engage in a fun quiz exploring the senses of animals like snakes and elephants, and learn about the intriguing adaptations of sea otters. Discover the difference between nociception and pain perception while testing your knowledge on electrolocation in electric fish. This entertaining exploration reveals the hidden realms of animal senses and their evolutionary significance.
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Ed Yong's Sensory Wake-Up Call
- Ed Yong gets woken up by his dog Typo licking his face.
- This multi-sensory experience includes touch, sound, sight, and even taste.
Sea Otter Paws
- Sea otters rely heavily on their sense of touch, particularly in their paws.
- This sensitivity allows them to quickly find food in cold water.
Star-Nosed Mole's Nose
- Star-nosed moles use the fleshy star-shaped appendages on their noses to sense their environment.
- This allows them to identify and consume prey incredibly fast.
