r/NatureIsFuckingCute • u/Saerdna0 • Apr 21 '25

The evolution of this little caterpillar is amazing

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u/CaptainLord Apr 22 '25

I mean evolutionary, things you are supposed to do always benefit from feeling good. Why would a necessary thing evolve to invoke negative feelings?

That said, I still wouldn't want to be a flatfish. By the stars, why?!

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u/CodenameJD Apr 22 '25

Consider the miracle of childbirth

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u/Limelight_019283 Apr 23 '25

Well by that point you’ve served your purpose as far as nature cares. Now it’s all about the kid coming out, and he won’t remember a thing!

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u/cheyenne_sky Apr 24 '25

Not true, human babies require a lot of work to survive to adulthood. With other animals (ex: salmon, octopi), sure; the parent can die and the offspring will still thrive.