These optical illusions are why butterflies are so hard to catch

High-speed footage of takeoffs reveal that the butterfly markings mislead the eye, making them harder to catch.

00:45 Butterflies in flight create confusing motion cues that baffle birdsResearch Article: Hancock et al.

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Research Highlight: Huge hoard of metal bars hints at vast Iron Age trade

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