A Strange \u201cRope\u201d in the Backyard Turned Out to Be a Fascinating Natural Wonder! While walking through the backyard, a homeowner spotted what looked like a coiled rope or snake moving across the grass, but a closer look revealed a procession of around 150 caterpillars moving together in a long, orderly line. Known as a \u201ccaterpillar train,\u201d this behavior occurs in species such as pine processionary caterpillars, which follow chemical trails and each other to stay together as they travel. Although the sight may seem unusual, it is a natural survival behavior\u2014but pine processionary caterpillars should never be touched because their tiny hairs can cause serious skin and respiratory irritation\u2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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