The Creature That Eats Stone to Survive – Nature’s - video Dailymotion

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00:00Did you know there's a creature out there that actually eats rock?

00:04No, I'm not kidding!

00:06It's not a fantasy beast.

00:08It's a real animal living right here on Earth.

00:11Meet the shipworm, but not just any shipworm.

00:14This one is a newly discovered species in the Philippines

00:17that literally chomps on limestone,

00:20digest it, and poops out sand.

00:23Scientists were absolutely floored when they found these guys.

00:27While their cousins munch on wood,

00:29these rock eaters have evolved a completely different diet.

00:33Imagine having teeth strong enough to grindstone for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

00:39They burrow through the riverbed rocks, creating their own homes as they feast.

00:44Nature is just full of surprises, isn't it?

00:48What other bizarre creatures are hiding out there?

00:51Let us know what you think in the comments.

00:54And don't forget to like and subscribe for more Wild Facts.