That description of the platypus at the end got the biggest laugh of this story. Mostly because it's pretty accurate. But the one about the hippo's weapons grade canines was pretty cool too.
Fun fact, in the 1800s the US government held committees on introducing hippos to the US to solve a food shortage back before industrial farming was invented. Back when if you wanted lunch you went out and shot a deer. America was running out of wildlife to eat, so let’s get one of the largest herbivores and put them in our rivers. What could go wrong?
"Hippopotamus? Oh yeah, they are VERY dangerous, WAY more dangerous than crocodiles. If they feel like you're infringing on their river territory--or they're just feeling cranky--they will straight up charge you, ram and bash your boat to pieces, and chomp you to death--oh, but not to eat anyone! They're herbivores. We like to watch them eating big pumpkins."
I’m dying at the idea of Galactic beings trying to comprehend Earth’s ‘organized chaos.’ Hippos as death machines, platypuses as evolutionary punchlines, and humans thriving amidst it all-it’s like Earth is the Galaxy’s reality show. 😂🌍
Yah Yah, Milwaukee! Now that I've got that out of the way... I wonder how the class will react when they learn that the Creature responsible for more deaths in Africa than all other creatures combined is the tiny Mosquito!?
Larry Niven's Kzinti hold plant-eaters in utter contempt, amongst other things asserting, "How much intelligence does it take to sneak up on a blade of grass?" Noting, btw, that the Kzin obviously never met Hippos either. :) But, on that basis, these so-called "predators" that these aliens are terrified of. Just how much intelligence would it take to sneak up on a star or a gas giant? None, is my guess.
Once again proper nomenclature combined with a great deal of humor make for the best mixture of Syfy. Scientia Non Domus Habet, Knowledge Has No Home. antiguajohn Ps, In appreciation of your presentation I was going to email your pina colada here on the beach with a cheetah watching the sun going down. However for some odd reason it has been disabled in this planet? Work perfectly well on Star Trek 😁 Keep laughing it's good for your immune system lowers your blood pressure does a whole ton of other great stuff
@gingersnap22 for real, if you were going to introduce an invasive species, Hippos are probably the worst you can select, no real natural predators, a temper from hell, and just plain crazy!
“The weirdest is how absolutely convinced everyone is that humans are the galaxy’s most adorable primitive species. Like imagine being looked at the way people look at those videos of puppies trying to climb stairs for the first time” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I lost it at that one. That’s why I love this channel. NEVER fails to make me laugh 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
It would have been really cool if the story had touched on the fact that most of our big animals are as dangerous and large as they are, because they evolved alongside other megafauna during the last ice age.
Tardigrades have nothing on Quantum Leviathans or Void Worms. Anything which processes stellar matter survives temperatures and radiation levels which would turn tardigrades to dust in an instant.
He forgot to mention the real role of honey bees, which is to pollinate plants. Especially our food plants. Honey is a wonderful side benefit. Bee keepers do have to leave beehives with enough honey to survive winter. They also sting people. Does anyone know how many people get seriously ill or die from bee stings?
If you're going to be scared of Terran wildlife, then the Hippo is an excellent starting point.
As a proud Australian, I just love this story. :)
i think it says a lot that its one of only two animals that scared Steve Irwin
Hippo's kill the most people in Africa.
I would have said something like a honey badger or dolphin
That description of the platypus at the end got the biggest laugh of this story. Mostly because it's pretty accurate. But the one about the hippo's weapons grade canines was pretty cool too.
Fun fact, in the 1800s the US government held committees on introducing hippos to the US to solve a food shortage back before industrial farming was invented. Back when if you wanted lunch you went out and shot a deer. America was running out of wildlife to eat, so let’s get one of the largest herbivores and put them in our rivers. What could go wrong?
Thank god for cold winters in most places.
😬 South America has a problem with their hippos. Not enough natural predators 😮
There are wild hippos living in Columbia in Central America - originally escaped from a private zoo, I believe.
@@tamarlindsay8382Pablo Escobar’s. Well documented.
Escobar's last gift to the world @@tamarlindsay8382
Referring to hippos as a living F* around and find out signs is pretty accurate. And hilarious.
"Hippopotamus? Oh yeah, they are VERY dangerous, WAY more dangerous than crocodiles. If they feel like you're infringing on their river territory--or they're just feeling cranky--they will straight up charge you, ram and bash your boat to pieces, and chomp you to death--oh, but not to eat anyone! They're herbivores. We like to watch them eating big pumpkins."
I recall seeing what a group of hippos did to a crocodile that targeted one of their young... It was far from pretty.
The fact that Earth is considered a "deathworld" kinda undermines the entire premise of everyone thinking Humans / Earth are harmless in this story
hippo's are basically why avoid predators if they avoid you.
I’m dying at the idea of Galactic beings trying to comprehend Earth’s ‘organized chaos.’ Hippos as death machines, platypuses as evolutionary punchlines, and humans thriving amidst it all-it’s like Earth is the Galaxy’s reality show. 😂🌍
Bravo. All these stories are so creative.
Great story! Thanks for the laughter! I look forward to more tales.
Yah Yah, Milwaukee! Now that I've got that out of the way... I wonder how the class will react when they learn that the Creature responsible for more deaths in Africa than all other creatures combined is the tiny Mosquito!?
Yeah, you beat me to it. Mosquitoes are some of the most dangerous species on the planet.
Larry Niven's Kzinti hold plant-eaters in utter contempt, amongst other things asserting, "How much intelligence does it take to sneak up on a blade of grass?" Noting, btw, that the Kzin obviously never met Hippos either. :)
But, on that basis, these so-called "predators" that these aliens are terrified of. Just how much intelligence would it take to sneak up on a star or a gas giant? None, is my guess.
playlist of just these animal based stories :D
For a second there, I thought he was going to call himself Zapp Brannigan.
Or Zap Rowsdower.
Such a fun story thank you. I always say the duckbill platapus is a great joke. 😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤🐾🐾
Plasma pudding sounds amazing
great video , please more.
Once again proper nomenclature combined with a great deal of humor make for the best mixture of Syfy.
Scientia Non Domus Habet,
Knowledge Has No Home.
antiguajohn
Ps,
In appreciation of your presentation I was going to email your pina colada here on the beach with a cheetah watching the sun going down.
However for some odd reason it has been disabled in this planet?
Work perfectly well on Star Trek 😁
Keep laughing it's good for your immune system lowers your blood pressure does a whole ton of other great stuff
My favorite thing about Hippos is that they actually eat more meat then most carnivores.
Truth...in fact, many "herbivores " are opportunistic omnivores...usually to supplement nutrients ( like calcium)
Don't forget about them being an invasive species in Colombia.
The cocaine Hippos. Lol. That's an absolute crazy story. Pablo did Colombia dirty in more ways than one.
@gingersnap22 for real, if you were going to introduce an invasive species, Hippos are probably the worst you can select, no real natural predators, a temper from hell, and just plain crazy!
“A hyperintelligent shade of blue” 👍🏼 Hitchhkers fans caught that one😄
“The weirdest is how absolutely convinced everyone is that humans are the galaxy’s most adorable primitive species. Like imagine being looked at the way people look at those videos of puppies trying to climb stairs for the first time”
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I lost it at that one. That’s why I love this channel. NEVER fails to make me laugh 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
It wouldn't be an AI story without a crystalline alien.
Thank u i really enjoy this one😅
Would be fun if someone start introducing Gustave the Croc that hunts Hippos
It would have been really cool if the story had touched on the fact that most of our big animals are as dangerous and large as they are, because they evolved alongside other megafauna during the last ice age.
Douglas Adams called. He wants his alien back 😉
Luckily Zap didn’t get into the arachnids or most of deadly snakes on the planet here in Australia 🇦🇺
And what about the giant salt water crocodiles? And don't forget the drop bears. LOL
Should tell the aliens about Siafu Ants. Nothing quite like an insect swarm that's so dangerous that every other animal runs away.
Tardigrades have nothing on Quantum Leviathans or Void Worms. Anything which processes stellar matter survives temperatures and radiation levels which would turn tardigrades to dust in an instant.
He forgot to mention the real role of honey bees, which is to pollinate plants. Especially our food plants. Honey is a wonderful side benefit. Bee keepers do have to leave beehives with enough honey to survive winter.
They also sting people. Does anyone know how many people get seriously ill or die from bee stings?
Carolina Reaper Honey !?!?!?
Now research the North American house hippo. 😂🇨🇦
Also locally known as a "Karen" in some places😂
@lordshadow3762 no, that's a dependapotamous. 😂
I will give it to the aliens on the taming cats as are most cats really trained? Or is it they tamed their humans?
What better adaption than getting the planet's dominate species to care for all your needs.
29:48, "OF ACTION!!"
I just can’t get over how ugly the ai background is. I just keep finding worse shit. Just get a Hubble photo or something!
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3:37 So in other words he failed the assignment since while hippos are certainly very dangerous they're definitely not predators...
Dangerous, not necessarily predatory
He did ask the professor permission to show a non-predator.
@@knighthawk3749 Yeah, that came later...
No, it didn't come later. He asked the instructor for permission when the assignment was given.
@@jacquelyns9709 Yes, later than 3:37.