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Butterflies feed on the tears of animals for survival and mating
TLDR Butterflies feed on the tears of animals because they contain salt, which is essential for their nerves and muscles. Male butterflies drink tears to increase their mating frequency and perform more elaborate courtship displays. They also inject females with salt and sperm during mating, which can help their offspring survive.
Timestamped Summary
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Butterflies have been observed feeding on the eyes of animals like turtles.
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Butterflies feed on the tears of animals because they are full of salt, which butterflies need for their nerves and muscles to function.
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Male butterflies are primarily the ones drinking tears to obtain salt, which may be related to their mating behavior.
02:41
Feeding male butterflies salt increases their mating frequency.
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Male butterflies that have consumed salt perform more elaborate courtship displays to attract females.
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Male butterflies inject females with a package of salt and sperm during mating, which the females can pass on to their offspring to help them survive.
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Butterflies are not as innocent as they seem, as they drink tears, blood, and poop.
