Alright, so check this out – ever wonder why cats can't chow down on chocolate? Turns out, chocolate contains a compound called theobromine that's a big no-no for our feline friends – it messes with their digestive system and can even be toxic. Crazy, right? Now, onto some unique animal facts – ever heard of the axolotl? It's like this real-life Pokémon that can regenerate its limbs and organs. And how about the mantis shrimp? This little guy packs a punch with its super-fast punch that's faster than a bullet – yeah, you definitely don't wanna mess with them! Nature's full of secrets, man, and these animals are living proof! Animation is created by Bright Side.
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00:00 Your cat lady friend has asked you to cat-sit her loves while she's away for the weekend.
00:06 You arrive at the house and open the fridge to feed them something healthy, like chicken.
00:11 You notice a bar of chocolate and decide to give it to them as a treat.
00:15 Wow, that's a siren!
00:18 Your friend calls you and yells at you.
00:20 Turns out she has an alarm system that goes off when there's any danger to her kitties.
00:26 You should never ever feed them chocolate.
00:29 It has some toxic substance in it called theobromine.
00:32 No worries, human metabolism naturally takes care of it, that's why you can safely eat
00:37 chocolate.
00:38 Lots of it.
00:39 The more the better!
00:40 Oops, sorry, got carried away.
00:42 Well, this doesn't work the same way for cats, though.
00:45 Another dangerous component is caffeine.
00:48 All sorts of chocolate are dangerous to them.
00:50 Semi-sweet, milk, and even white chocolate with its low percentage of cocoa.
00:55 Also, there's chocolate brownies, donuts, cookies, and candies.
00:59 The worst kinds are dark and baker's quality chocolate because they have more cocoa in
01:04 them.
01:05 A tiny square of baking chocolate can do as much harm as 23 wrapped chocolate drops.
01:11 Chocolate ice cream might not be that dangerous cocoa-wise, but it also has sugar and lactose
01:16 from the milk, so it's another no-go.
01:20 It is also poisonous to dogs, but the hazard depends on their size.
01:24 Owners of hamsters, rabbits, and birds must all exclude chocolate from their pet's diet
01:29 too.
01:30 Artificial sweetener xylitol is also bad for pets, with no exceptions.
01:35 It can be found in candy, sugarless gum, toothpaste, baked goods, and many diet foods.
01:40 It's most dangerous for dogs.
01:43 You better make sure any foods containing it are out of reach.
01:47 Most cats just love tuna, and it's fine for them to eat the cat food variety of it.
01:53 Regular canned tuna for humans on a regular basis can deprive them of some important nutrients
01:58 cats need to be healthy.
02:01 Don't leave open cans anywhere accessible for your kitty.
02:04 Liver is safe for felines in small amounts, but too much of it can give them more vitamin
02:09 A than they can handle.
02:10 Neither cats nor dogs need onions in any form – powdered, raw, cooked, or dehydrated
02:16 in their diet.
02:18 Garlic is 5 times stronger than onions, so it must be excluded as well.
02:23 Never give your cat a saucer of milk, a piece of cheese, or other dairy.
02:28 Most felines can't digest lactose, so it would cause them serious stomach issues.
02:33 The same is true for dogs.
02:35 Dairy products can cause food allergies in them.
02:38 So instead of sharing your ice cream cone on a summer day, give your pup cold water
02:43 to drink.
02:44 Grapes and raisins aren't exactly the best treat for your pet.
02:47 Even a small amount can make them sick.
02:50 Early symptoms would be sluggishness in dogs and hyperactivity in cats.
02:55 Caffeine in coffee, tea, and even the beans and the grounds, as well as cola and energy
03:01 drinks, can be fatal for your fluffy family member.
03:04 It increases heart rate and breathing, makes them restless, and gives them muscle tremors
03:09 as early symptoms.
03:11 Cat trimmings off meat and bones, both cooked and uncooked, can give your kitty or doggy
03:16 some bad digestion issues.
03:19 Bones are dangerous for both as they can choke on them.
03:22 They can also become an obstruction in the digestive system, and that's no good.
03:27 Raw eggs and meat can be the reason of food poisoning in cats because of some sneaky bacteria
03:32 in them.
03:33 Raw egg whites also contain a protein that can give your kitty skin and coat problems.
03:39 Raw fish is also bad – it contains an enzyme that destroys vitamin B, which is super important
03:45 for felines.
03:46 When they don't have enough of it, they can have neurological problems.
03:51 If you like to feed your cat dog food or your dog cat food, stop right there!
03:56 If either of them tries a bite of the other species' food by accident, it won't be
04:00 that bad.
04:02 But on a regular basis, cats need a diet that's richer in proteins and certain vitamins and
04:07 fatty acids.
04:08 Dog food doesn't have enough of these nutrients.
04:11 Dogs need a much more balanced diet than cats, and cat food is too high in fat, calories,
04:16 and protein for them.
04:18 It could lead to obesity and seriously upset their tummies.
04:22 Something as harmless and vitamin-rich as an avocado can give your pup food allergies.
04:28 The reason for it is that the leaves, seed, and bark, and the fruit of an avocado are
04:33 all rich in person.
04:35 Too much of this fatty, acid-like substance can cause less-than-pleasant stomach issues.
04:40 Plus, the seed can become an obstruction in the stomach.
04:44 Avocados are also one of the most dangerous foods for rabbits and are bad for pet birds
04:49 because of person.
04:51 Some types of birds are fine with it, and some give them heart damage.
04:55 So it's better not to play the guessing game and not give them the fruit at all.
05:00 Persimmons, peaches, and plums are a no-go because they have seeds or pits.
05:06 Peach and plum pits aren't just a prospective obstruction in the intestines, but also have
05:11 cyanide in them.
05:12 It's poisonous for both people and dogs.
05:16 When yeast dough gets in a cat or dog's stomach, it does its natural thing – it
05:20 rises!
05:22 This can stretch the pet's abdomen and give them pain.
05:25 When you're baking, don't leave the dough where your pet can snack on it.
05:30 It's just a regular day.
05:33 As usual, you're taking a shower before starting to get ready for work.
05:37 Everything is going as planned.
05:39 Until it isn't!
05:41 One clumsy move, some water spilled on the floor, and you're flapping your arms in
05:45 the air, your body nearing the floor with frightening speed.
05:49 Everything goes black.
05:52 First thing you hear is a high-pitched whining in your head.
05:55 Ouch!
05:56 Your head!
05:57 Ugh!
05:58 You carefully get up.
06:00 There's no blood, and that's good.
06:02 An even better thing is that the annoying noise stops abruptly.
06:07 Holding your head, you leave the bathroom and almost stumble over your cat, Milo.
06:13 He hisses, and then a clear voice in your head says, "Clumsy loser!"
06:18 Huh?
06:19 You whip your head around in fear, but you see no one.
06:23 It's just you and…
06:25 Milo?
06:26 You've probably hit your head more than you thought.
06:29 You shrug and make your way to the kitchen.
06:32 Milo follows you.
06:34 You hear ceaseless grumbling.
06:36 Why can't he sleep in the bedroom, and I'm banned from there?
06:39 Why haven't I gotten my meal yet?
06:41 This leather creature is too lazy.
06:43 Shall I scratch the sofa or leave a mouse on his pillow?
06:48 The first thought that comes to your mind is, "We have mice in the house?"
06:52 The second is more relevant.
06:54 I'm losing my marbles!
06:57 Great!
06:58 Acting on autopilot, you pour some milk into Milo's bowl and fill another one up with
07:03 some dry food.
07:04 The cat doesn't seem to be satisfied with how fast you are if his "Oh for goodness
07:09 sake, move it, man!" is anything to go by.
07:13 Okay, now you'll have to live with the knowledge that your beloved cat Milo actually
07:19 has the personality of a grumpy old man.
07:22 Duh.
07:23 You decide to lock yourself in the bathroom again because you're starting to get overwhelmed.
07:28 You sit down heavily on the toilet lid and almost jump a foot in the air when you hear
07:33 someone arguing loudly.
07:36 After looking around, you find out that, apparently, there are not only mice, but also cockroaches
07:43 in your house.
07:44 Just great.
07:45 At the moment, you're staring at a couple of these insects, which seem to be having
07:50 a fight.
07:51 At least one of them is accusing the other of... wait, what?
07:56 Cheating?
07:57 You've heard enough.
07:58 You're about to dash out of the bathroom when you hear a bang.
08:03 In the living room, you find your cat on the floor under a smashed flower pot.
08:08 The worst thing?
08:09 He seems to be really hurt.
08:12 He won't stop whimpering and meowing.
08:14 "Ugh, it hurts, it hurts!
08:17 My paw!
08:18 Ouch, ouch!
08:19 But the sofa can't remain unscratched today!"
08:24 You grab Milo, shove him into the carrier, "Hey, watch out, you leather bag!" and head
08:29 for the clinic.
08:31 On the way, you have to concentrate hard to block out the noise of countless voices assaulting
08:36 you.
08:37 The waiting area at the vet is full.
08:39 Uh-oh, you're in for a long wait.
08:42 Half an hour later, your head is ready to explode.
08:47 You found out that that yellow python is suspiciously interested in the hamster a girl in the corner
08:53 is clutching to her chest.
08:55 "So fat, so pretty."
09:00 The hamster is worried about his stash of nuts.
09:02 "Where did I hide them?
09:04 Where, where, where?"
09:05 A tiny dog that has come with an elderly lady is anxious about needles.
09:10 "If that shop thingy comes near me once again, they'll regret it.
09:13 I'll destroy everyone on my way!"
09:16 Finally, it's your turn.
09:18 The vet invites you to her office, and you bend to pick up Milo when a desperate-looking
09:23 young man bursts into the room.
09:26 "My puppy!
09:27 What's wrong with him?"
09:29 The vet looks at you apologetically, but you're focused on the puppy.
09:33 It looks weak, but you manage to figure out the words "chocolate, yum!"
09:38 When you tell the vet and the anxious owner that the pooch has eaten some chocolate, which
09:43 is basically poison for dogs, they give you a funny look and disappear into the doctor's
09:49 office.
09:50 Some time later, the guy exits, holding the dog that looks better than before.
09:55 When they leave, the vet turns to you.
09:58 How did you figure out the dog had eaten chocolate?
10:02 Uh-oh, here it comes.
10:05 You decide that honesty is the best strategy and tell the vet that you can understand what
10:11 animals say.
10:12 Of course she doesn't believe you.
10:14 You have to try hard to persuade her.
10:17 But with the help of two other dogs, Milo and an elderly squirrel, you manage to make
10:22 her believe you.
10:25 When you get back home, your head is spinning, and you're pretty hungry.
10:30 All you can think about is some fried eggs and bacon.
10:33 Yum.
10:34 Wait, bacon?
10:37 But it's...
10:38 Uh-oh.
10:39 Apparently, starting today, you're a vegan.
10:44 Anyway, that's when it starts.
10:46 You don't know how it happens, but you become famous overnight.
10:50 The next morning, a loud noise wakes you up, and it doesn't sound like animals talking
10:55 to you.
10:56 You look out of the window and see crowds of people gathered around your house.
11:01 Some of them are reporters, but others are pet owners that have come to ask you for help.
11:07 Milo is not happy.
11:09 While grumbling nonstop and calling your names, he bites your leg and retreats under the stairs.
11:16 And you go out of your house to talk to people and answer the reporters' questions.
11:22 In the evening, you're exhausted but also happy.
11:25 You've saved several animals today.
11:27 They had serious health and psychological problems their owners couldn't figure out
11:32 on their own.
11:33 Lying in bed in the dark, you think of how you can use your ability.
11:37 That's when your plan takes shape.
11:40 Soon, you become the most renowned animal care specialist in the world.
11:46 You listen to animals talking about their problems, talk them out of depression, and
11:51 help them resolve misunderstandings with their owners.
11:54 Now you're watching this video on some gadget, right?
11:57 Well, we all owe the gadgets we have to the electric eels in some way.
12:02 I mean, all gadgets have batteries, and eels contributed a lot to the invention of an electric
12:08 battery back in 1800.
12:10 I know, I know, the batteries have unrecognizably changed since then, but still, the first electric
12:16 battery ever was invented thanks to electric eels.
12:20 Anyway, if you see one of them and want to thank them for their magnificent invention,
12:24 don't do that.
12:26 Thing is, they can deliver shocks up to 860 volts.
12:30 You don't want to experience that.
12:33 Now let's talk about the Count Dracula of the animal kingdom.
12:37 Nope, I'm not talking about bats.
12:39 I'm talking about the fanged vampire fish.
12:43 These fish are known as payara and have two long fangs protruding from their lower jaw.
12:48 Here's why some people associate them with vampires.
12:52 Hippos are the beauty gurus since they know how to save a fortune on skin care.
12:57 Living under the harsh African sun, these animals secrete a sweat-like red oily substance
13:04 that evaporates and keeps the animals' bodies cool.
13:07 Besides, the fluid works as a moisturizer, sunscreen, and antibiotic all in one.
13:13 But they're not the only ones with such a superpower.
13:16 Mantis shrimp know how to produce natural sunscreen too, but they use it for eye protection.
13:22 It's all about amino acid pigments, and these pigments act as special filters that contribute
13:27 to their sharp vision too.
13:29 That's what I call multitasking!
13:32 Meerkats have dark patches around their eyes which make them look even cuter.
13:37 But these black circles aren't there just to make these buddies more adorable.
13:42 They also function as built-in sunglasses.
13:45 The dark fur on the patches blocks the blazing sun, and as a result, meerkats can gaze directly
13:51 at the sky.
13:52 On top of that, the sentry, a meerkat that watches out for birds and other predators,
13:57 can easily see danger coming and alert its mates.
14:02 Wild goats are famous for their climbing skills, but the Alpine Ibex from Northern Italy is
14:08 the champion.
14:09 This critter can climb nearly any vertical surface, defying several physical laws in
14:14 the process.
14:15 Interestingly, the animals that do walk on the steepest cliff walls are typically mother
14:20 goats with their little ones.
14:22 Large males prefer to keep their distance and use flat horizontal surfaces.
14:27 Smart guys!
14:29 Some animals protect themselves with venom or nasty bites, while others use chemical
14:34 tricks for protection.
14:36 Listen to this.
14:37 Some species of millipedes produce hydrogen cyanide and exude it when they feel threatened.
14:44 Hydrogen cyanide is odorless but highly toxic.
14:48 One little millipede can't seriously hurt you, but you may have burns or even blisters
14:53 if your skin is sensitive.
14:54 Plus, to make the picture even scarier, some millipedes glow in the dark.
15:00 So watch out, and if you see a crawling spot of light at night, run away as fast as you
15:05 can.
15:07 When the bombardier beetle feels threatened, it sprays scorching liquid from the tip of
15:11 its abdomen with a loud popping sound.
15:14 As soon as the beetle senses danger, a chemical reaction starts in special reservoirs in its
15:20 abdomen.
15:21 The heat from this process nearly reaches the boiling point and also produces special
15:25 gas that triggers the ejection.
15:28 This super protection is usually fatal for the attacking insects.
15:32 I guess so.
15:34 Plumed basculus lizards have an uncanny ability to run on water.
15:39 First of all, their hind feet are equipped with long toes which have fringes of skin
15:44 that can spread out in the water.
15:46 As a result, a bigger surface of the lizard's foot comes into contact with water.
15:51 Then, when it runs on water, it pumps its legs incredibly fast.
15:55 This creates little pockets of air that prevent the animal from drowning by keeping it on
16:00 the surface.
16:02 Fleas can be annoying, but it doesn't make them any less amazing.
16:06 These tiny critters can leap about 50 times their body length.
16:10 If people could do the same, we would be jumping about a quarter of a mile into the air.
16:15 Well, let's try it!
16:17 The most curious thing about fleas' astonishing ability is that they take most of the power
16:22 for leaps from their toes, not knees.
16:25 So what's your favorite animal superpower?
16:28 I vote for the kangaroo rat.
16:30 I don't like standing in lines for the bathroom.