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No Such Thing As A Fish

534: No Such Thing As The SS Enterprise

Jun 6, 2024
Topics include cinema parodies, Hanks family nepotism, Britain's gigantic manhole cover, London's super sewer project, evolution of the spaceman term, and unique animal behaviors in East Africa.
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  • The vampire spider in East Africa targets female mosquitoes that have fed on humans to obtain blood efficiently.
  • The spider's unique feeding behavior showcases remarkable adaptability and survival skills.

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Spider's Clever Feeding Strategy in East Africa

There is a spider in East Africa that wants to feed on humans but lacks the ability to pierce human skin. Instead, it hunts female mosquitoes that have fed on humans to extract their blood. The spider's strategic choice shows its remarkable adaptability and survival skills.

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