5 Animals With Superpowered Senses

The video explores the extraordinary senses of various animals, highlighting their unique abilities. Mantis shrimp possess complex vision with numerous photoreceptors, allowing them to see polarized light. The star-nosed mole has a highly sensitive touch organ, enabling it to forage efficiently. Harbor seals use their whiskers to detect water disturbances, aiding in hunting. Catfish can taste with their entire bodies, while bears have an exceptional sense of smell. These adaptations showcase the diverse ways animals experience the world.

What is a sensory system in biological terms?

• A system of bones that support the body

• A collection of organs that regulate body temperature

• A network of nerves that control muscle movement

• A group of specialized cells that respond to specific signals

How many types of photoreceptors can mantis shrimp have?

• Between 25 and 30

• Between 2 and 5

• Between 8 and 12

• Between 16 and 21

What unique ability do mantis shrimp have regarding polarized light?

• They can see polarized light that spirals

• They can only see polarized light in the dark

• They cannot see polarized light

• They can see polarized light only underwater

What is the star-nosed mole's primary sense used for hunting?

• Vision

• Hearing

• Smell

• Touch

How does the star-nosed mole's touch sensitivity compare to human fingertips?

• It is less sensitive

• It is ten times more sensitive

• It is equally sensitive

• It is five times more sensitive

What makes harbor seal whiskers unique compared to other pinnipeds?

• They are shorter and smoother

• They are flattened and wavy

• They are more colorful

• They are longer and thicker

How do harbor seals use their whiskers to hunt?

• By detecting sound waves

• By sensing water disturbances

• By smelling underwater

• By tasting the water

What is unique about catfish's sense of taste?

• They can taste with their fins only

• They can taste with their entire bodies

• They can taste only in saltwater

• They can taste only sweet flavors

What is the primary food source that catfish's taste receptors are sensitive to?

• Aquatic plants

• Aquatic invertebrates

• Small fish

• Algae

How far can bears detect scents?

• A few meters

• A few hundred meters

• Several kilometers

• Only within their immediate vicinity