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Animals' perception of time is linked to the pace of their life (phys.org)

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As you read this, the screen is probably flashing over 240 times per second, yet, as a human, you won't notice this flickering light. However, to a fruit fly hovering above your head, the screen would represent a strobe light fit for an Ibiza rave. This is because the way different species sample time, and the rates at which they can perceive it, varies greatly across the animal kingdom.

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[–] saltesc@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

We already knew this and understood it well, so it's interesting that they'd repeat it.

Always swat at a fly from behind 👍