Lemurs are known for their love of millipedes, which results in them getting high. This article explores the peculiar behavior of lemurs and their interesting relationship with millipedes.
Lemurs, small primates native to Madagascar, have a strange affinity for millipedes. They not only eat these arthropods, but also engage in an unusual behavior - getting high. This peculiar behavior has intrigued scientists and researchers for years.
Many species of lemurs have been observed engaging in a ritualistic behavior when encountering millipedes.
They engage in a series of interesting actions, such as rubbing the millipedes on their fur, licking them, or even biting them. These actions are believed to be how lemurs extract the millipedes' defensive secretions, which contain toxic compounds.
The millipede secretions, while toxic, are not harmful to the lemurs. In fact, they seem to have a stimulating effect on the lemurs' behavior. Lemurs have been observed making strange facial expressions, becoming more active, and even engaging in playful activities after ingesting or rubbing millipedes on their fur.
Researchers believe that the toxic compounds present in the millipedes' secretions act as a natural insect repellent for the lemurs. These compounds may have evolved as a defense mechanism for the millipedes against predators. However, instead of deterring the lemurs, the toxic compounds seem to have a psychoactive effect on them.
This fascinating behavior has led scientists to study the effects of millipede secretions on lemurs.
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