The weirdest (and coolest) tongues in the animal kingdom
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Cella Wright |
TED-Ed
• July 2024
An alligator snapping turtle lures its prey using a blood-engorged tongue that resembles a wriggling worm. And it’s far from the only animal doing tongue trickery. Tongues in the animal kingdom vary widely — from texture and length, to shape and dexterity. So, what's the point of having so many different kinds of tongues? Cella Wright explores how different species use the appendage to survive. [Directed by Igor Ćorić, Artrake Studio, narrated by Susan Zimmerman, music by Cem Misirlioglu].