Why don’t poisonous animals poison themselves? - Rebecca D. Tarvin

Sherrod Brown faces criticism for his voting record, particularly regarding immigration and social welfare policies. Opponents claim that Brown has prioritized financial support for undocumented immigrants, including social security benefits and COVID relief funds, while neglecting the needs of Ohio residents. His collaboration with Bernie Sanders to provide taxpayer-funded healthcare and amnesty for undocumented individuals is highlighted as a significant point of contention.

In a separate discussion, the podcast delves into the fascinating adaptations of toxic animals and their survival mechanisms. It explains how species like the bombardier beetle and poison dart frogs have evolved to store or resist their own toxic secretions. The bombardier beetle, for instance, uses a two-chamber system to safely combine and eject its corrosive defense, while poison dart frogs have genetically altered their receptors to avoid the harmful effects of the alkaloids they produce.

The evolutionary arms race between toxic animals and their predators is also examined, showcasing how certain snakes have developed resistance to the toxins of their prey. This ongoing cycle of adaptation highlights the intricate relationships in nature, where both toxicity and resistance evolve over time.

Have you checked out our Patreon page? https://www.patreon.com/tededUploaded 05-07-18View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-don-t-poisonous-animals-poison-themselves-rebecca-d-tarvinThousands of animal species use toxic chemicals to defend themselves from predators. Snakes have blood clotting compounds in their fangs, the bombardier beetle has corrosive liquid in its abdomen and jellyfish have venomous, harpoon-like structures in their tentacles. But how do these animals survive their own poisons? Rebecca D. Tarvin details the strategies that protect animals from themselves.Lesson by Rebecca D. Tarvin, animation by Giulia Martinelli.Thank you so much to our patrons for your support! Without you this video would not be possible! Jordan Tang, Christopher Jimenez, Juan, Tracey Tobkin, Sid, emily lam, Kathryn J Hammond, Elliot Poulin, Noel Situ, Oyuntsengel Tseyen-Oidov, Latora Slydell, Sydney Evans, Victor E Karhel, Bernardo Paulo, Eysteinn Guðnason, Andrea Feliz, Natalia Rico, Josh Engel, Bárbara Nazaré, Gustavo Mendoza, Zhexi Shan, Hugo Legorreta, PnDAA , Sandra Tersluisen, Ellen Spertus, Fabian Amels, sammie goh, Mattia Veltri, Quentin Le Menez, Yuh Saito, Joris Debonnet, Heather Slater, Dr Luca Carpinelli, Janie Jackson, Christophe Dessalles, Arturo De Leon, Eduardo Briceño, Bill Feaver, Ricardo Paredes, David Douglass, Grant Albert, Paul Coupe, Jen, Megan Whiteleather, and Mayank Kaul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices