Unusual wet weather conditions in Texas triggered massive caterpillar population booms, with some species reaching 4 inches in length and surviving nearly 12 months; these caterpillars use wave motion movement to reduce friction during migrations, and while some species are harmless, touching fuzzy varieties can cause painful rashes, coughing, and allergic breathing reactions, with scientists warning that climate shifts may lead to even larger infestations in the future.
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DONβT TOUCH! π¨ Texas Caterpillar Outbreak Explained #Texas #Caterpillars #NatureWarningAdded:
Texas roads looked alive. Millions of caterpillars crawled like a moving carpet.
Near Dallas and Houston, wet weather triggered explosive caterpillar population [music] booms.
Tiny bodies conserve energy perfectly.
Their wave motion movement reduces friction during massive migrations. Some Texas species [music] reach 4 in long and survive nearly 12 months.
But touching fuzzy species can trigger painful rashes, coughing, even allergic breathing reactions.
Scientists say climate shifts may create even larger infestations next summer.
Would you survive?
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