Waspie_Dwarf Posted September 16, 2013 #1 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Slow-motion world for small animals Smaller animals tend to perceive time in slow-motion, a new study has shown.This means that they can observe movement on a finer timescale than bigger creatures, allowing them to escape from lager predators. Insects and small birds, for example, can see more information in one second than a larger animal such as an elephant. Read more... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilly Posted September 16, 2013 #2 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Makes a great deal of sense actually. Little critters have to be able to observe and flee quickly. Whereas an elephant is so big he doesn't have to be all that concerned...one good stomp and most issues are solved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four Winds Posted September 16, 2013 #3 Share Posted September 16, 2013 NO wonder I have such a hard time swatting flies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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