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These Creatures Are Probably the Closest Thing Nature Has to Real Werewolves

Oct 30, 2023
Explore the unique hunting abilities of spiders and the cannibalistic behavior of spade foot frog tadpoles. Learn about tadpole adaptations in the Arizona desert and their lifecycle in temporary rainwater pools. Discover the challenges faced by tadpoles and the dramatic transformations of spade-foot tadpoles from omnivores to carnivores.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Tadpole Werewolves: Adaptive Tadpoles Surviving in the Desert
01:30 • 2min
3
Breeding Behavior and Lifecycle in Temporary Rainwater Pools
03:05 • 2min
4
The Challenging Life Cycle of Tadpoles
04:55 • 2min
5
Transformations of Spade-Foot Tadpoles
06:48 • 4min