Amazing Earth: Leeches’ vibrations of love in the rainforest!

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Aired (December 20, 2024): Hidden in the depths of Borneo's rainforest, hermaphroditic leeches have mastered the art of fleeting romance. Discover how they harness vibrations and chemical signals to connect and find a mate.   For more Amazing Earth Highlights, click the link below: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLYaldfT7P2R-suSwxKHEp3on5rSa9b50   Join Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes as he showcases the deadliest weather on planet Earth in GMA's newest infotainment program, 'Amazing Earth.' Catch the episodes every Friday at 9:35 PM on GMA Network. #AmazingEarthGMA #AmazingEarthYear6

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00:00In fairytales, we often hear the happy ever after.

00:05But in love, there is no forever.

00:10The love of our lives today is short but sweet,

00:14there is no end to it.

00:15This is in the story Amazing No. 2.

00:17Let's take a look.

00:20There is a type of resistables here in the jungle

00:23that is hot and wet.

00:26Perfect for the lazy ones.

00:28They are often in the water because they can breathe

00:32through their wet skin.

00:36But the humidity here is so high that they are free to shit.

00:42Borneo is exploring the jungle.

00:46What is he looking for?

00:48Love, even if it's just a little.

00:51Because their eyes are blurry,

00:53their hopes are only for the vibration and smell of chemical signals.

00:59And after getting to know each other,

01:02of course, they are already in love.

01:06Their suckers for hunting,

01:08will be used by their partner first.

01:11Lintas are hermaphrodites,

01:13which means they have owners for both men and women.

01:18They dance until their owners are ready

01:21to let their semillas in.

01:26Think about it,

01:27the lintas are clingy to their spouses.

01:29But no,

01:30they just get together out of anger

01:32and they immediately get to know each other.

01:35Short and sweet love story,

01:37where are they now?

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