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Be Amazed

Evil Geniuses Of The Animal Kingdom

Be Amazed

Be Amazed

Science, Society & Culture, History, Leisure, Documentary

5710 Ratings

🗓️ 10 May 2023

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

The animal kingdom is full of smart, incredibly intelligent creatures that continue to amaze us with their ingenuity. Unfortunately, not all of these geniuses are good guys! Let's explore 20 of the evilest geniuses of the animal kingdom.



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0:00.0

The animal kingdom is full of dumbos.

0:03.0

We've all gotten a kick out of a bird flying into a window or a cat hissing at its own reflection.

0:08.0

But some animals continue to amaze us with their intelligence and ingenuity.

0:13.0

Unfortunately, not all of these geniuses are good guys.

0:17.0

Let's explore some of the most evil geniuses of the animal kingdom.

0:21.6

You're listening. You're listening to be amazed.

0:32.6

Allomaris ants.

0:34.6

These ants look like your typical garden ant. Each one sports six legs, two antenna and a hardy exoskeleton.

0:41.3

Unlike your typical picnic crasher, however, these ants are kind of like jigsaw from Saul, an insect form.

0:49.3

Using a specially cultivated fungus and carefully selected plant fibers, these ants weave a series

0:55.3

of hollow pockets.

0:57.0

They then wait, mandibles extended for some poor sap to walk by.

1:01.4

After trapping prey in their bare trap-like jaws, they then secrete pheromones to summon

1:06.0

up buddies.

1:07.3

The mob of ants then grab each of the prey's flailing limbs and slowly pull it apart.

1:13.6

Caya

1:14.6

The Caya is a species of large parrot in the family Nestoridae found in the forested and alpine regions of the South Island of New Zealand.

1:24.6

People tend to see parrots as one of two things, super smart and beautiful

1:29.2

or pirate accomplices. The Kea, a species of large parrot native to New Zealand, is more like

1:35.2

a vampire. Best known for their intensive curiosity, these parrots make a habit of stealing small

1:41.6

items, shattering mirrors, and nibbling on unguarded food.

1:46.1

There are rumors that one even flew off with one tourist passport. While that never-ending curiosity

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