These Sea Slugs Are Thieves

There are many creatures on the internet that do not actually exist, even though we would like them to. Like, would you believe there is an animal that can photosynthesize, decapitate itself, and is incredibly cute? They are the sacoglossan sea slugs.

Host: Hank Green (he/him)
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[anthonyd.]

Forget the course on learning about solar power, I'm going to eat green algae. My reasoning is that if I eat enough of it, I can become photosynthesis. Perhaps even regrow my body if I ever lose my head.

[iainawatson]

These guys are delightfully Pokémon-esque.

[MeganG.Andersen]

Why does "Sap sucking sea slug" sound like an insult? Lol
they're so cute!

[ArawnOfAnnwn]

Many times it has been suggested that perhaps one day we can incorporate photosynthesis into our tissues and so not need to eat anymore. If anyone watching this episode was reminded of that idea, allow me to clarify that iirc it's been calculated that we'd need a photosynthetic surface area about as large as a football field just to power our resting energy use, let alone any actual activity. You wouldn't be able to skip even a single daily meal by relying on solar power. So while fun to contemplate, it's not really all that practical. So how do plants, and these slugs, do it? Simple - they use barely any energy to begin with. Even these literal snails can't survive indefinitely on just photosynthetic energy, and we use way more power than snails do. And plants ofc use even less power.

[Aukejorrit]

I love leafsheep! I made a pokemon design of them last year for a design contest and got picked. Ever since, i've been an advocate for them, telling people how cute and interesting they are!

[Robotduck]

I need everyone to go back to 2:50 and appreciate how cute the baby Sea Slug is.

[TunaFreeDolphinMeat]

Worth looking at images of the sea slugs and nudibranchs. The variety and colors are amazing.

[sirintegrajr]

“kleptoplasty” is my new favorite science word

[mostlyghostey]

As someone with a chronic illness I wish I could regrow my body.

[hollym]

I think this might be one of the most bizarre beasts yet!

[Tser]

The Octopus Lady has an amazing video on these guys as well! The pin is so cute, I can't wait for it to come.

[momothebug]

I've been thinking about joining the pin club for a long time. Last year I did the Awesome Socks Club and it was amazing. I love Bizarre Beasts and I watch it every month with my dad and always love the pin designs. Leafy Sea Sheep are one of my favourite animals and the minute I saw this video I knew it was the sign I was waiting for to join the pin club. I need that little GUY. Can't wait for him to arrive!

[Nmethyltransferase]

Me: *swims up to this middle finger to nature* "How are you real!?"

Leaf Sheep: "Deal with it!"

[PLuMUK]

My first thought, when Hank described the separation of the head from the body, was the Borg Queen! My second thought was the separation of the Enterprise. I think I watch too much Star Trek.

[KY_CPA]

This is SO cool! It's rare anymore that I find a wholly new to me creature that is also so cute and fascinating! 🤯

[Beryllahawk]

Voluntarily become a plant for a year - SIGN ME THE HECK UP
Can you imagine how much you'd save on food bills...

Also I could watch these little dudes for hours, they're so cute and seem so chill. What a fabulous beastie!

[AthAthanasius]

01:23 - Anyone else get a fit of the giggles, because the ... antennae ? ... and eyes on a bump of this one make it look like it's waving its arms around ?

[jamielandis]

Did anyone catch the tiny little little baby? Aw adorable! It’s at 2:53.

[Shae_Sandybanks]

Aww they're so cute and weird. Love it!

[DissociatedWomenIncorporated]

Oh my god they can separate the saucer section, I love them already ❤️ can these adorable little creatures be given a good life in an aquarium?