This Spider Catches And Consumes Birds in Its Web

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00:00 It fires a bubble bullet up to 62 miles an hour.

00:04 They fire a powerful jet of water at their target.

00:09 These guys have a hunting technique that is seriously impressive.

00:14 Here we're going to talk about the spiders' incredible hunting skills when it comes to

00:18 catching birds.

00:19 Yes, you heard that right.

00:21 Some spiders are able to catch and trap birds in their webs.

00:25 But how in the world can a tiny spider catch a big old bird?

00:28 Well, let me tell you.

00:30 It's all about strategy and patience.

00:33 First, the spider will weave a special type of web that's stronger and stickier than

00:37 its normal web.

00:39 It will also choose a location for its web that's high off the ground and in an area

00:44 where birds are known to fly.

00:46 Once the web is set up, the spider will sit and wait patiently for a bird to fly into

00:51 its trap.

00:53 When a bird does get stuck, the spider will quickly run over and bite it to immobilize

00:57 it.

00:58 That's all.

00:59 The spider will then wrap the bird up in more webbing, making sure it's completely immobilized.

01:05 Some spiders even inject their prey with venom to help break down the bird's body before

01:09 consuming it.

01:10 Now, you might be thinking this all sounds a little bit creepy.

01:13 But spiders actually play an important role in keeping ecosystems balanced.

01:18 They help control insect populations and are an important food source for other animals.

01:24 Dragonflies.

01:26 These little guys might seem harmless, but they're actually some of the most skilled

01:29 hunters in the insect world.

01:31 Let's start with the basics.

01:33 Dragonflies are predators, and they feed on other insects like mosquitos, flies, and bees.

01:39 They're incredibly agile and have an impressive flight speed, making them perfect hunters.

01:45 When a dragonfly spots its prey, it takes off after it at lightning-fast speeds.

01:50 It can fly forwards, backwards, up, down, and sideways, making it nearly impossible

01:55 for its prey to escape.

01:57 It even has specialized legs that it uses to scoop up its prey in midair.

02:02 In fact, they have some seriously advanced hunting skills.

02:05 They're able to predict where their prey will be, and they even calculate the speed

02:10 and trajectory of their prey to intercept them mid-flight.

02:13 It's like they're doing calculus in their little insect brains.

02:17 And get this, dragonflies also have some pretty amazing eyesight.

02:22 They have compound eyes made up of thousands of tiny lenses that give them almost 360-degree

02:27 vision.

02:28 Plus, they can see in color and have excellent depth perception, making them even more deadly

02:34 hunters.

02:35 But it's not all about their physical abilities.

02:38 Dragonflies are also incredibly strategic hunters.

02:41 They hunt in areas where their prey is abundant, and they take advantage of wind and weather

02:46 conditions to maximize their success.

02:49 These fish are known for their ability to shoot a jet of water at their prey, knocking

02:53 it down and making it easier to catch.

02:56 They do this by using their highly specialized mouthparts to create a narrow channel between

03:01 their gills.

03:02 Then, they can track their gill covers, forcing water out of their mouth and towards their

03:07 prey.

03:08 But wait, it gets even cooler.

03:10 Archerfish are able to adjust the velocity and direction of their water jet based on

03:14 the size and distance of their prey.

03:17 This means that they can accurately aim at prey that is above the surface of the water,

03:22 compensating for the refraction of light and water.

03:26 Archerfish have been observed hunting a variety of prey, including insects, spiders, and even

03:31 small lizards.

03:32 What's even more amazing is that archerfish are able to learn from experience and adjust

03:37 their hunting strategy accordingly.

03:39 For example, they have been observed waiting until the wind blows the branch towards them,

03:44 which increases their chances of hitting the insect with their water jet.

03:49 Have you ever heard of the amazing hunting technique used by humpback whales?

03:53 It's seriously mind-blowing.

03:55 Today, we're going to talk about how these incredible creatures use bubbles to catch

04:00 their prey in the most epic way possible.

04:03 So here's how it goes down.

04:05 First, the humpback whale dives deep down into the water, using its incredible size

04:11 and power to propel itself through the waves.

04:14 Once it finds a school of small fish, it starts to swim around them in circles, using its

04:18 powerful fins to create a current that pushes the fish closer together.

04:23 Then things get really interesting.

04:26 The humpback whale starts to blow bubbles, creating a ring-shaped net around the school

04:31 of fish.

04:32 As the bubbles rise to the surface, they trap the fish inside.

04:36 The bubbles act as a barrier, and the fish will not swim through it, making it impossible

04:41 for them to escape its trap.

04:43 But the humpback whale isn't done yet.

04:46 With one swift motion, it opens its massive jaws and swims straight up through the center

04:51 of the bubble net, gobbling up as many fish as it can in one go.

04:56 And just like that, the humpback whale has scored a delicious meal using one of the coolest

05:01 hunting techniques in the animal kingdom.

05:03 Seriously, guys, this is some Aquaman-level stuff.

05:07 The humpback whale is a true master of its environment, using its size, strength, and

05:12 intelligence to outsmart its prey in the most epic way possible.

05:17 Who knew these gentle giants were such badass hunters?

05:21 Do you know what a pistol shrimp is?

05:24 These tiny crustaceans might be small, but they have one of the coolest hunting techniques

05:28 in the animal kingdom.

05:29 First, let's talk about the anatomy of the pistol shrimp.

05:33 This little guy has a unique snapping claw that is disproportionately large compared

05:37 to the rest of its body.

05:39 When it wants to hunt, it flexes its large claw, then releases it suddenly.

05:44 This creates a high-speed jet of water that shoots out of the claw, and creates a shock

05:49 wave strong enough to stun or even kill nearby prey.

05:53 But wait, there's more.

05:54 The pistol shrimp has also developed an incredible sense of aim to go along with its powerful

05:59 punch.

06:00 It can sense the location of prey using special sensors on its body, then aim its claw with

06:06 incredible accuracy to deliver a deadly blow.

06:09 And get this, the snapping claw of the pistol shrimp can create temperatures of up to 4,700

06:16 degrees Celsius.

06:17 That's hotter than the surface of the sun.

06:20 And it's enough to create a tiny bubble of plasma in the water that emits a flash

06:24 of light and a loud popping sound.

06:27 When an unsuspecting shrimp or fish comes by, the pistol shrimp strikes with lightning-fast

06:32 speed.

06:33 Then it quickly grabs its stunned meal and pulls it back into its burrow to devour.

06:38 Guys, look at this animal.

06:41 It looks familiar, isn't it?

06:43 This little arachnid might not look like much, but it has one of the most epic hunting techniques.

06:48 First off, let's talk about the trapdoor spider's home.

06:52 It builds a burrow with a hinged lid that it can quickly close when prey walks by.

06:57 This little guy is a master builder, using its silk to reinforce the walls and create

07:02 a sturdy trap that can withstand the weight of its prey.

07:05 Here's the coolest part.

07:07 The trapdoor spider is a master of disguise.

07:11 It covers the top of its burrow with leaves, twigs, and other debris to make it blend in

07:16 with its surroundings.

07:17 This makes it nearly impossible for prey to spot the spider lurking inside, waiting to

07:23 strike.

07:24 And get this, some species of trapdoor spider even create fake entrances to their burrows

07:31 to throw off potential predators.

07:33 These little guys are seriously next level when it comes to hunting.

07:37 So how does the trapdoor spider use its incredible hunting technique to catch its prey?

07:42 Well, it starts by patiently waiting in its burrow, hidden from view.

07:48 When an unsuspecting insect or small creature comes by, the trapdoor spider strikes with

07:53 lightning fast speed, grabbing its prey and pulling it back into its burrow to devour.

07:57 (splashing)

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