True Facts About Water Striders: Nature’s Murderous Surf Bros
If you’ve ever looked at a pond and thought, “Why is that bug breakdancing on the water?”, you’re not alone. In the latest episode of True Facts, Ze Frank returns with a fun look into the lives of insects that defy both gravity and good taste.
These bugs don’t just walk, they row across ponds using hairy, waxy legs that repel water like bug-sized hovercrafts. Some even launch themselves through the air using spring-loaded butts or, get this, butt-juice jet propulsion. They also stab their food with face straws, and occasionally mate mid-murder.
It’s science. It’s comedy. It’s nature with a side of what-the-heck. Watch below!