The Proboscis Monkey: Close-Up Footage of the Long-Nosed Primate

BIOLOGY | MEDICAL | HEALTH on Instagram: "“Meet the ribbon worm—a slimy invertebrate with a wild superpower. When threatened or hunting, it ejects a sticky, retractable proboscis that looks like a web or net, instantly entangling prey. Some species can shoot this organ several times their own body length! Ribbon worms are found in oceans worldwide, from shallow shores to deep waters, and while most feed on small invertebrates, some grow over 30 meters long, making them among the longest animals

explain_with_science on Instagram: ""VENOM" Ribbon worms usually keep their proboscis hidden inside their long, soft bodies to stay protected. When hunting or defending themselves, they rapidly extend this organ to capture prey. Seeing it fully extended is rare, which is why moments like this reveal just how unique and efficient their survival mechanism is."