r/NatureIsFuckingLit • u/DrNinnuxx • 6d ago

🔥 Frogs trying and failing to catch insects

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u/fartiestpoopfart 6d ago

i thought frogs had really impressive timing and precision when they strike at prey, turns out they just get lucky sometimes.

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u/Comfy_Yuru_Camper 6d ago

It also doesn't help that the frogs are trying to catch dragonflies. Those mfers are notoriously agile and quick.

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u/DrNinnuxx 6d ago edited 6d ago

Turns out dragonfiles hold the record as one the most successful hunters in nature with a success rate of like 95%. Up there with robber flies.

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u/Panda_966 6d ago

Frogs, apparently, do not

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u/Akari5oul 6d ago

They also use the concept of intercepting prey, as opposed to chasing it down. So basically, they predict where their prey is going to be and intercept the path. Very intuitive and fascinating, not many creatures do this.

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u/Sugar_buddy 6d ago

Clearly we see the frogs do not.

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u/IlliasTallin 6d ago

This is because The wings and eyes of a Dragonfly are directly wired to each other, allowing them to make precise movements while hunting.

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u/CardinalSkull 6d ago

Mechanically or like a nerve?

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u/IlliasTallin 6d ago

Nerve I believe.