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Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

A Dragonfly Sees Time in Slow Motion — The Science Behind Animal “Frame Rates”

Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

Darren Marlar

History, True Crime, Society & Culture, Documentary

4.64.1K Ratings

🗓️ 3 March 2026

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Summary

Some animals process hundreds of visual “frames” every second, while others barely register one — and research shows it depends on how fast they live.

*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

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