A nocturnal lemur from Madagascar, the aye-aye, uses its elongated middle finger for percussive foraging, aka getting to third base with female aye-ayes. Despite its fascinating adaptations, it faces threats from jealous locals who can’t please their women.

A viral TikTok video from Gator Country, Texas, reveals an alligator’s survival strategy in freezing temperatures, submerging in ice with its snout poking through to breathe. This winter behavior, called brumation is an example of nature’s amazing adaptability.