The Funniest Faces in the Animal Kingdom
Why do some animals have such goofy faces?
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A proboscis monkey's huge nose makes his honks louder. A quokka's jaw shape makes it look like it is always smiling. A star-nosed mole wears 22 fleshy rays that feel the dark, and a blobfish only looks droopy once it leaves the crushing deep sea.
What you'll learn
- A big nose can amplify calls or improve smelling.
- A star-nosed mole's nose is the fastest-touching organ known.
- The blobfish looks normal at the pressure it actually lives in.
- Kid takeaway: before laughing at a face, ask what job it does.
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