The Sundor
AI imagines a bright red predator for dark forests. While visually striking, does a red coat make sense for a stealth hunter?
Real Science: Dichromatic Vision
Most prey animals (like deer) are red-green colorblind. To them, vibrant orange or red looks like dull green or brown.
Try the toggle! See how the bright red "Sundor" (and real tigers) vanish into the green background when viewed through the eyes of prey.
The Lumander
A salamander with glowing antlers. In the real world, bioluminescence is rare in land vertebrates. It's mostly found in the deep sea or insects like fireflies.
Real Science: Communication
Fireflies use unique flashing patterns to find mates. Producing light takes energy, so it must serve a vital purpose: attracting a partner or warning predators.
Spotting the Fakes
Does orange fur work as camouflage in a green forest?
Correct!
Understanding evolutionary biology helps us identify AI-generated wildlife videos. If a creature has traits that don't help it survive (like glowing lights that reveal its location to predators), it's likely a fake.