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TIL that some animals have their brains changing seasonly depending on the needs. Like in birds the singing part of the brain grows in the build-up to mating season to increase their sing-skills.

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VM17B TIL that caterpillars don't "morph" into butterflies. Their bodies turn into a protein 'goop' within their chrysalis and rapid DNA-driven cell-division takes care of the rest.
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