The weirdest (and coolest) tongues in the animal kingdom - Cella Wright
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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.
How do reptilian forked tongues function? Why might the two sides of these tongues be compared to ears?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Cella Wright
- Director Igor Coric, Artrake Studio
- Narrator Susan Zimmerman
- Composer Cem Misirlioglu
- Sound Designer Cem Misirlioglu
- Director of Production Gerta Xhelo
- Produced by Sazia Afrin
- Editorial Director Alex Rosenthal
- Editorial Producer Cella Wright
- Fact-Checker Charles Wallace
- Expert Consultant Kurt Schwenk, Sam Van Wassenbergh
