The Nature of Monster Hunter - Subspecies | Ecology Documentary

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
01:48 - What is a Subspecies?
03:05 - Evolution Explained
06:15 - Examples of Subspecies
11:55 - Fringe Cases
14:00 - Incorrect Cases
16:14 - Rare Species
19:51 - Outro

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[piedpiper]

Why is it that the best description of evolution and natural selection I've may have ever seen is in the opening of a videogame lore video on Youtube?

[IRCannonFodder]

In the case of Pink Rathian, a pink colouring would actually make them more stealthy in desert or even coastline environment. Pink has been found to be an effective camo at dawn and dusk, so she should have become much more active at those times and at night.

[jacobtietjen]

Love these so much, wish Monster Hunter delved deeper into the actual ecology more

[Felixicity]

Love that little padding in case Sunbreak gets white espinas in a title update.

Quality work, as always, and just the treat I needed to raise my mood after finishing work!

[christosgiannopoulos]

Pink rathian might not be able to camouflage in forests and deserts, but in the coral highlands it can camouflage better than regular rathian. Since there is a lot of pink there, but not nearly enough green. So that's probably why it can be found there

[PolyChromium]

In terms of members of the main species and subspecies interbreeding, “viable offspring” means both healthy and fertile, so they cannot be sterile to be considered a subspecies

Also, the British military actually used the colour pink for desert camouflage, and it’s especially effective during the evening

(All that being said, loving the content)

[darthvaderreviews]

Fan theory related to Pink Rathian: Besides people's observations that pink can and has been used as camo, there are two other reasonings I can think of for the pink colouration:


1. Warning to potential predators that Pink Rathian is venomous

2. Given Dreadqueen adopts spotty purplish colouration as a result of poison overproduction, I think it's safe to assume Pink Rathian's scales aren't pink purely cosmetically, but probably also due to a difference in poison production. IIRC Pink Rathian does use Deadly Poison in some games while regular Rathian doesn't.

[silvereyedlionking]

You and UHC are feeding me the monster hunter content I've been craving !

[darthnius]

The quality of these documentaries just keeps improving every time.
Your explanation of evolution was spot-on. The only thing that was oversimplified was the focus on mutations as the driving force of evolution. While mutations are an unavoidable consequence of reproduction, genetic recombination and imprinting also contribute to the variety of the gene pool. (Might be more of a "Well, actually ..."-fact since you had to keep it focusedm but oh well.)
Keep it up, mr. monster hunter.
ProtectTheCreature/10

[liamnelski]

Another explanation you could use for Gravois is "Adult forms" like Locust and Grasshopper. I'm not super knowledgeable about it, But Depending on Environmental conditions or something, Grasshoppers may turn into locust which Seek out each other and live in swarms that fly around rather than individually like when in there Grasshopper Adult forms.

[conchurfitzsimons]

I think a good example would be Almudron, a large monster that lives in lake/water/mud areas, even swimming and diving in it. It thrives there, even if it's in a desert. It's subspecies is Magma Almudron (or Magmalmudron) who is capable of living in extremely hot areas, and can even swim and dive in molten lava

[TheSlackerNamedJack]

The old school nature documentary lover in me is thoroughly enjoying these. I know one day you'll probably stop but I'm going to enjoy the ride until then.

[GhostoftheSnow]

I think Pink Rathian is perfectly adapted for Coral Highlands. They blend in perfectly with some of the giga-coral.

[lilbaz]

Important to note that pink rathians often inhabit the coral highlands, which has an array of pink wildlife for it to hunt stealthily

[ClippEdGame]

While you are making this video for monster hunter.

Generally speaking the lessons learned here can be applied irl. Very cool and fun way to explain scientific terms

[BlackRaptor]

I really hope mh toys with the concept of speciation further. Radobaan is a gem because it showed the hammer wyverns have become successful.

[ryanroswellcacho]

this documentary really brings the atmosphere of my science classes back in my days of high school

[exstatik]

Tbh, this content is a big reason why I got into Monster Hunter like I did. After watching these and then playing, you notice every little detail that makes the world feel alive.

[danieltorralbolopez]

A colaboration Between Oceaniz and Unnatural History Chanel would be god tier

[legomaster]

18:23 For anyone who’s wondering just how powerful rare species are, they have the power to rival Elder Dragons. Even though they don’t have the same effect on the ecosystem as Elders, they can still give the Elder Dragons a run for their money in a fight.