Scientists explain Monster Hunter

[@Oceaniz]

CORRECTION: I embarassingly misread the names of two of the guests: *Yoshitsugu* Kobayashi and *Yuumin* Mori. My mistake, if I do a second video I'll fix it there. To repeat the disclaimer: The scientists here are explicitly speculating and what they say should NOT be taken as hard canon! UPDATE: I DISCOVERED THERE IS A THIRD BOOK AND IMMEDIATELY FOUND IT SECOND HAND LETS GOOOOOOO

[@wanaidan2189]

It sounds pretty plausible and make sense to me.

[@Just_a_rathalos151]

​​@@wanaidan2189 i agree

[@africanwarlord4283]

100% do the other book. also stories like the crimson diablos slap

[@matteogalbusera1149]

It's still a great idea and i hope you keep this up❤❤❤

[@jackbsneak5227]

where can I find these books?

[@bigbadbessy8467]

Petition to make Oceaniz our handler in the next MH

[@Kapatcir]

ngl a male handler with a voice like that sounds very nice

[@statesminds]

No he should be the Researcher

[@dadou3jdcify]

I think a male handler would be very funny

[@Vulnresati]

Oceaniz should be THE Monster Hunter Wilds

[@HaloCatArt]

yes to this

[@KingNanoA]

“Why has no one ever seen Rajang mating?” Bruh, if I see two Rajang going the same direction, I’m going the opposite direction.

[@LokiWyrm]

Most of the time I see one Rajang I’m going the other way

[@dethkruzer]

And I'm guessing that accidentally disturbing a pair of Rajang mid-mate would probably see the disruptive individual reduced to a charred stain. Possibly even a charred stain that the Rajang then resume mating atop of.

[@songwave7524]

@@dethkruzer now you make me think that rajangs have a blood kink.

[@dethkruzer]

@@songwave7524 I mean, maybe the female would be further drawn to the male following a display of its strength and ferocity.

[@songwave7524]

@@dethkruzer it is most probable

[@Meme_King139]

"Moving on from monkey sex" BRO MY DAD JUST WALKED IN THE ROOM

[@nimajack-gj1fz]

😂😂

[@nanoluciovalenzo4807]

😭😭

[@gallixypegasuss1546]

"Are you winning so-"

[@Meme_King139]

@@gallixypegasuss1546 lol

[@Tyrantlizard874]

28:13 You're welcome, everybody. Lmao 😆

[@CrownofMischief]

28:56 I think my favorite kind of speculative biology is where the question isn't "Is this possible?" but rather "Assuming it's possible, what does it mean for the creature?"

[@Leet-iz2fz]

✋same

[@evantreffinger2009]

Absolutely! I do enjoy some of the channels that focus on realism (like UHC) but I do prefer when it’s less “is it possible?” And more “hypothetically if it can do X how or why does use X?”. Because like at the beginning of this video stated MH has a lot of fantasy biology. Fire breath is a common thing to see argued about on the whole “fantasy realism” front because it’s particularly difficult to explain by the very nature of chemistry. But it can feel kinda redundant to argue about “how it could be possible if *lists long series of requirements*” because it’s more or less irrelevant to argue if it’s possible. Obviously in the MH world it is, to argue otherwise or make a list of requirements that aren’t present or shown just takes away from the immersion (for me at least)

[@TheXell]

"Hunters may train in high-gravity zones to develop their superhuman strength." I WANNA BE A MASTER HUNTER! I WANNA I WANNA I WANNA I WANNA I WANNAI WANNA!!!!

[@eli2210]

NAH LMAO BECAUSE SAME

[@CharybdisM0ns]

That explains why the humans can wield greatswords🤣

[@felixthescholarlytitan4437]

I await the moment I unlock Super Hunter. Till then, I shall train.

[@lazydelibird]

"You don't know that he's a master hunter. Maybe he's a master wyverian. Ever thought of that?" This got a good kick out of me though, 10/10

[@imsi107]

I love seeing TFS references in random videos lmfao

[@thezinogre9197]

Bro Muto was COOKIN on that Jhen morain section, he saw that thing and was like there must be physics breaking gravity zones in the world of monster hunter, what a guy

[@LokiWyrm]

Man went “well that’s fucking absurd so anyway here’s something so absurd it just might work.”

[@JurassicDaikaiju]

@@LokiWyrm It actually explains A LOT about this universe

[@LacTose90]

It explains how we have air breathing jellyfish in the Coral Highlands and yamatsukami (I’m never going to spell that right😅)

[@bazookapenguin8582]

Despite not being canon I can easily see this being discussions of scholars that has yet to be confirmed as accurate by the guild

[@GunlessSnake]

You should most definitely give us the details on that more recent book! With *Banned Lagiacrus* supposedly stepping down, YOU are the Monster Hunter lore-master now!

[@williamking331]

Are we forgetting about unatural history? He may not be a lore master, but he's really good with the science of the monster ecology.

[@TheTrueUltimateGenLifeform]

@@williamking331You mean Unnatural History Channel?

[@williamking331]

@@TheTrueUltimateGenLifeform oops, messed up the name

[@squirrel_killer-]

​@@williamking331It's worth noting that it is very frequent that UHC, and I want to stress I watch his content quite a bit and am a patron of both channels, does often directly draw conclusions that conflict with any lore blurbs in the games and paratextual material. He also usually doesn't have that much access to much of the harder to acquire media in the franchise. The thing that he is good at is speculating on the biology by drawing links with real world biology based on what we have been given, and when something causes too much of a conflict with real world biology as he understands it, he calls it into question or entirely rejects it depending on his mood that day rather than seeing to make it work. It's just a difference in what his goals are as a creator. He's more of a Monster Hunter themed speculative biology and speculative evolution KZbinr than he is a MH science KZbinr. These are perfectly compatible niches that have no reason to be considered better than each other, but they are different niches that shouldn't be compared or necessarily grouped together outside of the superficial. It's like the nightmare of how there is no such thing as a biological group that can actually be called trees so much as there is a rough outline of traits that when evolution converges upon them we declare it a tree. In this case instead of trees, we are talking about what are currently two of the largest Monster Hunter ecology channels going. One focusing on the mostly in universe explanations and explanations based mostly upon official content, and the other one coming from it from a more speculative speculative zoological standpoint constructing its own conclusions based on real world ecological science. Honestly, it's probably an important part of why both of these channels can coexist in the KZbin ecosystem. Literally niche partitioning for content creators. Like how Heavy Wings sits over in his corner talking about how the combat of the series has evolved over time rather than anything ecological.

[@emblemblade9245]

God I hope it’s not UHC, he focuses too much on the “realism” of the series instead of the in-universe lore and natural mechanics (which sometimes, surprise surprise, require suspension of disbelief). His fanbase doesn’t exactly look on the less realistic parts of the series favorably and that’s just not a good person to put as “the” voice of lore

[@coolmanplayz438]

Bro the fact that biologists concluded that Rajang probably hunts rare prey without knowing much about the series speaks to how well thought out the series is. Because Rajang do hunt rare prey, the Kirin, classified as an elder dragon by the hunter's guild. That's so cool to me.

[@hevic1446]

I thought rajang didnt actually eat the kirin's meat but rather ate only the horn Still pretty cool they got that conclusion❤

[@bullphr0g489]

​@@hevic1446 Still works, they need to track it down and defeat it to eat the horns after all

[@hevic1446]

@@bullphr0g489 yeah it was a pretty dumb take by me lol, i dont know what i was smoking

[@LetsRUMBLEAQ3D]

@@hevic1446I mean, you weren’t wrong either, when have we ever seen it eat their meat?

[@grg5452]

46:12 that comment on encountering a kecha wacha makes it way more intimidating

[@gammothdraws]

I was expecting him to say pray, but adding that "to God" bit and deep frying the image of Kecha made me full on die laughing

[@grg5452]

@@gammothdraws same. Oceaniz made a godtier shitpost and thought we wouldn't notice

[@Evilta]

I mean, this is accurate to the hunt

[@xYarbx]

While I am not a biologist I am pretty good with chemistry... about the Rathian and Rathalos fire breathing ability. We have chemicals that react with each other and are able to self combust. The dragon like creatures might have 2 glands in their mouth where they would spray these compounds with combination of powerful exhalation could aerosolize and produce "fire breath" in Rathian and Rathalos case they spit ball of fire so it might be that these chemicals need something like oxygen to start the reaction. Meaning they could gather up a "spitball" in their mouth that they then huck at us and while on it's way it will self ignite.

[@pillarmenn1936]

So similar to how Reign of Fire's dragons handle fire breath? That's cool.

[@xYarbx]

@@pillarmenn1936 Sorry I am not aware of "Reign of Fire's dragons" if you need mental aid to help understand how it could work think of fire breathing acts in circus and or snake spraying venom.

[@Ronald_McAura]

​@@xYarbx Interesting! Do you know of any substance that could replicate an "ice breath" like the Legiana does? Would it just function similarly to the fire breath or is there nuance?

[@xYarbx]

@@Ronald_McAura Fire is very different to ice is physics terms. Where as fire is heat that is generated by exothermic reaction that is trying to escape the concentration it was formed in. Where as ice is typically water that is in negative energy state. Meaning fire can't exist without chain reaction to feed it but ice can. Much more apt comparison IMO is to compare ice (low energy state) to steam/boiling water (high energy state) in both of these the molecules don't have to transform we are simply looking at motion or lack of motion of molecular level. Now that we understand what we are talking about lets dig in. We have couple of ways to achieve result that would be considered "Ice breath". First and one way would be to spit ice crystals as solid projectiles but have something like burst of air following them to shatter them mid flight (to me this does not seem very good idea as the projectiles would be much better attack than the hail of ice dust) or spray some sort of liquefied gas. Issue with first solution of producing ice inside the body that actively moving the energy away from the liquid we need to freeze. No known creature is able to reduce their internal temperature partially or in whole under the ambient temperature. Ice has the problematic effect of causing degeneration in DNA (for more detailed explanation please contact your local biologist). Even if this would be possible energy amount needed to do it as surge action (on demand) would be almost impossible to biologically based organism (limited by digestive systems ability to release energy from something like sugar that many organisms store their energy in) or alternatively have these ice shards ready and waiting to go would run into problem that the creatures caloric intake would be thru the roof to maintain low temperature. Thus most likely make it evolutionarily unviable. The more viable of these two options would be to store some sort of compressed gas in liquefied form inside their body and have valve + nozzle type contract to spray it out of to optimize velocity and volume. This is still very hard to achieve because impure gasses with lot radicals under pressure are prone to cause uncontrolled reactions. Compressing gas produces lot of heat to be precise the inversely same exact amount that it will cool when released. To deal with this you either need to slow down the rate (liters/gallons per hour) intake rate so that body or ambient heat can equalize or have the capacity absorb it and release over time that seems highly unlikely to cold based monster. What comes to compression and purification of gas inside the body we have examples of required organs in real life and partially in monster hunter. For example in humans red blood cells are able to actively eject carbon dioxide and intake oxygen. Then the organ that would compress the aid could be something like Paolumu's neck or frogs cheeks that can take in big volume of air and is surrounded by mussels that can be used to compress it. With all these considerations I would say that something like that would be plausible but very unlikely due to it's long "recharge" time and high energy requirements. You asked about Legiana but if I recall right the guide says that Legiana uses it's wings to produce wind chill and does not really breath cold per say. You might have been looking to compare/ask about Velkhana.

[@Ronald_McAura]

@@xYarbx Very interesting! Thanks for the explanation ^^

[@WanderingSage113]

The gore magala bit also explains the rise of chaos magalas. The shagaru magalas will seek out young magalas that are trying to molt and keep them from maturing. I think I heard that they use a special version of the virus to do this. The chaos magala then exists in a state of pain until they die shortly afterwards. The special virus also keeps gores from maturing to a point where they would molt. This is to keep competition of resources low because they are such good hunters. (that and frenzy virus messes up an entire ecosystem just by existing)

[@dethkruzer]

From what I've understood of the chaotic gore is that when it becomes stuck mid-molt, its body already possesses power on par with the elder dragon shagaru, but still stuck in the immature body of the gore. In essence, its power is too much for its body to handle and it essentially burns itself out. That is assuming that the chaotic gore's extreme viciousness does not get it killed first.

[@xios9749]

you telling me ludroths, get in full on harem gang wars, Hillarious

[@Tyrantlizard874]

Even funnier when you consider that this is based on several pinapeds (Seals and Sea Lions) doing this exact thing, so there you go. XD

[@kennethsatria6607]

@@Tyrantlizard874 Far as I know only the males fight, but maybe the ones with him are the younger males, or this is less for breeding rights and maybe more of resource wars like how chimp troops wrestle control to claim fruiting trees. In this case watering holes.

[@Tyrantlizard874]

@@kennethsatria6607 All the examples I know consist of the former scenario, though the latter is certainly possible

[@kennethsatria6607]

@@Tyrantlizard874 The regular Ludroth colonies probably have younger males in them too. Like Lion coalitions or gorilla and chimp troops, I can see some choosing to be subordinates while others leave to become royals

[@unnaturalhistorychannel]

Imagine if some nerd made a whole channel about this.

[@Oceaniz]

the elusive vol 3 of this book, in youtube channel form

[@phantomous_author3709]

Curious Archive

[@yamatanoorochi6203]

Yeah... "Imagine"...

[@marcusaaronliaogo9158]

Nah if you were part of the my dev theme you prob would scrap all of the elder dragons

[@LeoonFerrara]

Didn't expect too see you here love you're videos

[@Verbose_Mode]

A friend of mine that's a marine biologist proposed a theory for the Lagombi ears I like: they're actually more like horns, being stiff keratinous structures with controllable bases that direct sound to the actual, recessed ear. That would solve the heat issues as there would be little-to-no veins in there to transmit core body heat, while still enabling their enhanced hearing.

[@Atoll-ok1zm]

One headcannon I've seen is that biological materials in the monster hunter world can become far stronger than most materials we have available. It would also explain why humans in monster hunter are so much stronger and more durable than reality. Monster bones, teeth, scales, etc, are far stronger than steel or even advanced composites. Obviously MH science isn't especially advanced, but why bother with materials science when you can just harvest bone that's harder and more durable than anything you could hope to mine or make via some chemical reaction. Not for lack of trying either, guild scholars tend to be pretty enthusiastic. It would also draw an interesting line between the guild and the average person that probably has very limited access to monster materials. Hell that could be a reason the guild is as dominant as it is. If it regulates who gets the good stuff it can dictate the terms of basically any exchange. Using guild knights to hunt down poachers and, intentionally or otherwise, enforce their monopoly. Its really a shame we don't see more of the average person's life in monster hunter. To my knowledge, most humans outside of the frontier have never even seen a large monster in person. And hunters themselves are considered somewhat strange, often treated with suspicion outside of main guild hubs. In stories 2 we did get a glimpse of the darker side of the guild and how they don't tend to get along with riders. They may make rash decisions in putting a monster down. It seems to reason that hunters may tend to select for sadistic tendencies, especially cause the guild's methods aren't exactly humane. Death by a thousand cuts and all. Not to mention they hide the existance of many monsters entirely from the public eye. Particularly the more dangerous ones. I'd love a game that digs more into the darker side of the guild. Surely an organization as powerful and far reaching has some skeletons in its closet.

[@dethkruzer]

I mean, if we think of say for example spider silk, it is stronger than steel by weight. I think it wouldn't be too far fetched to extrapolate that monster biology could produce materials that in some aspect can surpass man-made materials. One monster I've had on the brain for a while recently is Tigrex. Just imagine how incredibly strong the skeletal structures like the ribs would have to be to facilitate the function of its lungs and not shatter in the process?

[@aidanfenton4377]

equpiment made with monster materials is banned for anyone who isnt approved by the guild also, so not only do you have to be approved by the guild to hunt monsters you also have to be approved to use anything made with their materials.

[@DracoLux18]

Since we're getting large monster packs in MH Wilds, imagine finally hitting high rank and accidentally stumbling into a gathering a Rajang..

[@serotonin.scavenger]

It will be like that one meme of five guys and one girl lol

[@Much_Ado]

my friends and i were speculating on this kind of idea, like what if you are just wandering the desert and stumble on two rajangs just beating the everliving shit out of each other? XD

[@danieltorralbolopez8169]

@@Much_Ado i would just get the popcorn and watch

[@Kelm_Kisaragi]

Imagine a pack of Zinogre

[@LokiWyrm]

@@danieltorralbolopez8169that is the correct response

[@darthnius809]

This video was great, I wish we got english releases for these things. Being officially approached by capcom to speculate on Monster Hunter biology is probably one of the coolest things you can put on your scientific resume. The part about thew rajang is especially interesting, from a monster design standpoint having the electricity come from bacteria is too close to the zinogre, but I like it as an explanation of how their hair changes color. Nope./10

[@LilAl-h6h]

“The Thunderous Tiger Wyvern” that doesn’t sound too bad.

[@nullpoint3346]

Sounds much better than wolf, especially for for those that know the creatures well.

[@LilAl-h6h]

@@nullpoint3346Not gonna lie. The more I think about it, “thunderous tiger wyvern” sounds like a Magnomalo subspecies.

[@nullpoint3346]

@@LilAl-h6h No gas, only respiration.

[@projectTyrasa]

45:48 This! This was my Exact Assessment when explaining how best to hunt the Kachawacha to my Hunting Crew after scouting them out first as I was won't to do. Catch 'em flat footed anywhere without Verdant greenery in a canopy and you're in for an easy bout bait out an attack and you'll have plenty of time to dodge deflect and counter if you adjust to either side. But catch them on their home turf anywhere they can climb dip and dive and you'll have to keep your wits about you lest you find yourself Assailed by attacks from unusual angles with Terrifying Speed.

[@GlareMaster]

Love the in game scientists. They write the monster bios. Also, CAPCOM, give us Monster Hunter Snap! Also agree with all of the stuff these actual scientists said. His is much better than “Paleontologist Reacts to Monster Hunter World Monsters”. He has no prior knowledge.

[@Cernunno]

The Magala section on the population reminds me of the idea that when an individual reaches the stage of Shagaru it somehow makes all other individuals in the area become stuck in the Chaotic form and thus die out without reproducing and creating a low population.

[@lorencalfe6446]

As a biologist its refreshing to see actual analysis for once instead of the usual ‘hur dur wyvern= dinosaur hur hur’

[@MeguminDStaff1007]

Knowing this interview happened in the franchise's 10th anniversary, i can see some of these tidbits that made it to the series either with the improvement of technology and improving of these monster's designs. Like how Rathalos was pointed to have wings of a great flyer but old gen Rathalos didnt shown that skillfulness. That was changed by now

[@yutogiovanna]

This has honestly been enlightening as someone writing up monsters that don't just simply exists in that as opponents for the characters in it but also as animals that live in it as well. This will certainly help my future approaches in such endeavors.

[@alejandrorojas3399]

These videos help me sleep as i have had chronic insomnia my whole life. Thanks for all your hard work.

[@OutofPlaceZoologist]

Thanks for covering this for the international audience. The Chou Seibutsugaku books are indeed quite interesting. The one from the 15th anniversary covered monsters from World and Iceborne and there are some interesting topics there Slight correction though, you might've misread the names, which is understandable since it's written in kanji The paleontology professor from Hokkaido University Museum is Yoshitsugu Kobayashi The zoo advisor is Yuumin Mori The second book have more academics and both of them also took part on that so you might want to correct their name in that video if you haven't

[@Oceaniz]

Ahhhhhh thank you! Thats such a shame, I tried to double check the names and found "Kaiji Kobayashi" on a translated publishing site so I hoped that was it... oh well time to correct it for the next video!

[@OutofPlaceZoologist]

@@Oceaniz Glad my comment reached you (hope this one too) If this is any help for you, these are the academics listed for the second book (seregios cover) as it is written: 1. Kawakami Kazuto - Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute (he himself is mostly a bird researcher in the Department of Wildlife Biology of said institute) 2. Kobayashi Yoshitsugu (same as the first book) 3. Ishigaki Koji - Numazu Deepsea Aquarium 4. Muto Fumihito (same as the first book) 5. Matsuhashi Toshimitsu - ikimono cameraman (i guess you could translate this as professional animal photographer) 6. Mori Yuumin (same as the first book) 7. Maruyama Munetoshi - Kyushu University Museum (he is an entomologist) For the 15th anniversary book (velkhana cover): 1. Kawakami Kazuto (same as above) 2. Muto Fumihito (same as above) 3. Mori Yuumin - Zoo writer (same person as before but with different "title" i suppose) 4. Nakai Hozure - Kamihata Fish Industry Group : Reptile and Amphibian Department Oh i guess for international audience, the name should be reversed Anyway As a real life zoologist myself, i've been watching your monster hunter ecology videos and i really like it. Glad that the audience receptions have been good too. Keep up the good work and good luck on your next projects

[@Oceaniz]

@@OutofPlaceZoologist Oh thank you so much, this will be very helpful once I make those videos !! :D

[@arwynn0999]

Bro that observation in the Kecha Wacha segment "If one encounters one in a heavily forested area, all one can do is, PRAY TO GOD" fucking SENT me dude.

[@thomas00129]

oceaniz is going to devour monster hunter wilds as they did say they are focussing on ecology in wilds

[@localpyromaniac.]

oh boy I can't wait for his ecology series again especially his story at the end of each series

[@blackout1518]

Considering they’ve already shown monsters that essentially act as lightning rods, I can’t wait to see how crazy they go with the ecology in wilds. Just praying they bring back underwater combat so lagi can thrive

[@LokiWyrm]

@@blackout1518I know it’s either a pope dream or just straight up never happening but I’d probably kill for a monster hunter game that’s just massive and has basically every monster in it.

[@AngelPerez-tu1nk]

I always loved this type of content ir real scientists commenting on the insanity that is the logistics of fictional media. It's really fun seeing trying to wrap their heads around the creativity in display.

[@jjsmooth1155]

It was released 14 seconds ago but 2 comments say a day ago

[@starsgears9200]

Patreon

[@CyberneticHype]

Patreon early access, it’s common.

[@jjsmooth1155]

Ohhhh rt rt

[@dinojack5567]

PATREON my good sir! (edit: Whoops two people already said it. Sorry for bugging you)

[@p3pable]

Fatalis manipulated spacetime

[@starlightpastel279]

"all you can do according to mori ... *is pray to god*" that line caught me so off guard and i laughed so hard my roommates were concerned if i was ok

[@crisscore157]

21:15 "ima eat my own tail to assert dominance"

[@AdhesiveLubrication]

My head cannon is that the gravity on that planet is waaay less than we think it is. And Humans are from some other world with normal gravity. Which would explain how they can wield huge weapons, best huge monsters, and jump from any height without hurting them selves.

[@squirrel_killer-]

Welp, here goes my productive Saturday. Why does everyone need to release their long form content this exact Saturday? Also, Capcom, can you PLEASE go back and release all this old stuff with (decent) English translations please? Or even just rerelease them at all? People clearly care about these things and we want them!

[@theseeker3489]

Question: Was this one of the most entertaining videos I’ve seen in a while? Answer: Yup

[@eli2210]

46:21 bro he didn’t have to cook so hard

[@ansurarks]

"Not canon" Opens with "Rath wing structure makes them ideal for long distance flight" This has been canon since the first game. Rath world tour let's goooo.

[@KoDiAk-777]

In reference to the Rajang the extreme climates may be protection for the theorised bacteria as the bacteria would need to be resistant to extreme temperature changes to generate electricity whereas other bacteria are unable to survive the harsh climates allowing for a continued symbiosis as the symbiotic bacteria would not need to outcompete other bacteria that may want to make colonies on the Rajang

[@negativesymptom1110]

I would LOVE a translation of the other book! Hearing what actual biologists think about the biology of these monsters has beem one of the most interesting things I've ever heard.

[@avocado1714]

I would LOVE a part 2 on the world/iceborne monsters, this was such a well made video with so many fun theories, my favorite being the wild speculation about the magalas, which I guess is to be expected when one tries to explain an animal that defies explanation

[@SirBanana1992]

A whole section on Duramboros No mention of it jumping I see they preferred to dodge that question!

[@M_11_m41n]

That's why when I do my lore/ecology videos for MH Rise, I try to do them with the best knowledge I can find and with the understanding that they might be cannon, not be cannon, or updated. I also tried to do them through the eyes of a hunter, instead of seeing it as a game like how you do your videos.

[@LatinGman]

Gravity is 100% strange in the MH universe... how else do humans jump off cliffs and MOUNTAINS and just stumble slightly. 1:03:45

[@Dragonguy1o1]

2:16 i watch the ecology video's because i am willing to believe that they are true and thats one of the reasons i like the series because in my eyes i keep discovering new things about every monster

[@gammothdraws]

Man, your voice is so smooth and great to listen to. I would say thst I could listen to you for hours, but I already have!

[@athos9293]

Congalala can still hang on trees while using his tail to interact with the forest floor in 4U, like Kecha Wacha

[@greatikechukwu4032]

Wow! Need to note a lot, especially the Zinogre part. This aids my Monster Hunter Biology speculations. It’s on par with UHC’s content! Will edit when I'm done. I loved this so much. THANKS Man🤩🤩

[@Atoll-ok1zm]

Human evolution is extremely interesting and basically a long series of getting screwed over by climate change. Initially, prehumans were tree dwellers somewhere in what is now the african grasslands. At the time it was closer to a jungle, dense trees and dense lush plant life ideal for a climbing herbivore. Likely in small to medium groups with advanced social intelligence similar to some modern primates. When the climate became hotter and dryer, the rain forests shrank and died out, leaving the tree dwellers with nothing to protect them. As such, they began to develop longer stronger legs to better move on the ground. As well as shorter lighter arms with finer motor control, allowing advanced tool use and even throwing. Most interesting is the loss of fur somewhere in here, in favor of the ability to sweat which in these conditions allows near unlimited endurance. With reduced plant life, early humans began to hunt to suppliment their diet with a strategy called persuit predation. Basically using their advanced endurance to outlast slower bulkier animals to chase them until they overheat and become all but helpless. Thanks to our leg structures, running is extremely energy efficient whith both reduces caloric requirements as well as reducing the amount of heat generated. While running we are essentially falling forward then pushing ourselves back up, rather than quadrupeds which push forward with their rear legs and pull with their front legs. A lot more energy, but potentially a lot more speed as well.

[@NottABug]

Plssss make a part two i was rarely so invested into a video i loved all sections about the monsters this was rly interresting to watch

[@Slades]

I would loooove to see a part two. This was so enjoyable to watch!

[@overland_brew8197]

Man I'd love to see Muto's reaction to the fact that in lore all the Gobul we see in game *are* the juveniles and that we don't know what the adults look like after hearing his thoughts on what the differences between a young and old Gobul might be

[@sirrhaegal1560]

exceptional work! I would love to see part 2!

[@Jakman01]

This has got to be one of my favorite vids on MH. Holy shit I didn’t think I’d listen in so much. I was expecting this to be my white noise cuz I was so tired, but I ended up getting hyped. Please do the IB book!

[@littlelw319]

you know i really like the gravity bit, i hope ryuzo will adopt this idea into future game.

[@destinitaylor4360]

Happy to see a video from you as always! I hope your health gets better soon!

[@Galebreth]

yes, please. give us part 2. This video was very informative

[@internetsavage8733]

no amount of outlandish monster hunter boss designs could've ever prepared me for the green polar bear jumpscare

[@Weebney39]

Please do a part 2 for this. All the information here was incredible and interesting and you make It so enjoyable so I always want to know more lol

[@billtimothyimmanuelsiraitg4166]

So at 46:23 🤣🤣😂😂 Kecha wacha is a menace to things (save for presumably flying creatures or monkeys :D wyvern stuff) on the trees, and that look is killing me 🤣😂

[@Br0ck3nRealities]

*P R A Y T O G O D*

[@roadkillradio3753]

'Moving on from monke sex' That one got me

[@Hetsu..]

Best monster hunter video ive seen in like 2 years, thanks for this, would love a part 2

[@Lucas-zk4dc]

I would love a part two this was really interesting!

[@hairykrio6515]

An hour long video felt like 10 minutes. Really looking forward for the part two!

[@sedativeman]

Love your channel bro, keep doing what you're doing! When the next MH blows up in mainstream acceptance, your channel is going to explooooode. If MH:Wilds is an open map, it'll do for Monster Hunter what Elden Ring did for Dark Souls.

[@super64xd_]

The unnatural history channel also does this type of work. Although he goes into much more depth. I really recommend his channel.

[@Leon_der_meon]

1:05 I really want this book in my hands right now

[@Ryodraco]

56:50 a bit of irony on this topic is that crocodilians are actually quite intelligent.

[@michaelronqedar7919]

Yes! This video was great, and a part 2 would be awesome😊

[@HealyHQ]

That was wild. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheAngelCrab8]

I would like nothing more than a part two of this video. Monster biology is such a fascinating topic.

[@MaroonAngel101]

Oooh I would love to see a part two!

[@tovahwulf]

4:45 I want to say, as a student in animal science and biology, and environmental science that includes chemistry, it is entirely possible biologically for dragons to breathe fire. It does make sense when there are specific chemical reactions that can cause fire to spark and ignite in reaction to oxygen, it's just that the creatures need those specific chemical compounds to enable such an ability. Look at toxic and poisonous creatures as an example of diverse chemical compounds, along with some species of bearded dragons that squirt blood from their eyes. Even bio-luminescent animals and sea creatures can be looked at. Just examples to reference from.

[@XiahouDun1225]

I'd love to see part 2

[@unicorntomboy9736]

It is a shame there wasn't a section on Nargacuga

[@alainafly]

Zinogre's part blew my mind away

[@dangumalo6857]

I mean, seeing as how Felynes can dig through rocks I'd say that they can indeed brute force anything

[@christopherbronson3275]

Not a handler, but I'd pay for an Oceaniz scholar npc in Wilds! Let him tell me about monsters as I gather info on them!

[@ByllionBucks]

There hasn’t been any scientific analysis on pokemon or digimon or various creatures outside monster hunter but Mh itself That is how real and lifelike the creatures are in MH

[@LucasCaminha]

This was an absolute delight. The Royal Ludroth section in particular feels practically canon to me, or at the very least, it aligns pretty well with my own headcanons. I'd love to see you do the other books as well. World and Iceborne are particularly interesting, as it's possible to observe each monster's natural behaviors with relative ease there, so I wonder what sorts of gaps those scientists would fill in.

[@charlatan5432]

By the way, if you look further into the game’s monster parts that you get when you capture or hunt a monster you can figure out organs which makes seemingly impossible functions such as the Rathalos and Rathian’s fire “breathing” and how you can obtain a Flame Sac from them after a hunt. This denotes that there is in fact an organ which stores some sort of chemical that can be pushed out of a lung like sac and can possibly be oxidized into creating a spark and flame, much like sodium.

[@andresmarrero8666]

Wouldn't Lagiacrus also be able to partake in electrolysis and even offload some of the neuron activity to the thunder organ since it relies so much on its electrical capabilities?

[@mekahans3678]

The idea especialy the Basarios-Gravios and gravitional isveryinteresting i hope in future we got another edition of this type like giving more interesting object like Dalamadur or Vaalstrax

[@tarman47]

This video was extremely interesting. I would love a part 2.

[@PoloRossi]

18:00 HAMMER JUMPSCARE

[@JurassicDaikaiju]

Fumihito Muto's theory about gravity zones was the final piece I needed to formulate my personal head cannon: The presence of bio-energy is what enables monsters to evolve features which would be too biologically expensive otherwise (elemental organs, etc.), while said gravity zones not only enables them to grow so large, but allows them to do so without sacrificing speed & agility It's also possible that monsters like Amatsu & Yama Tsukami (did I spell that right?) have developed some way to harness both factors in order to fly via levitation I stress that this is just a head cannon though

[@janrivera1784]

38:22 probably the only time I seen a Arzuros cub in Game whas in monster hunter stories 2 where the mother attack somebody to protec her baby

[@wacked2744]

This video made me subscribe, I want a part two soooo bad!!!

[@dima_keller]

Can't wait for the second and the third vids! This one is amazing

[@dissdro]

I love your videos man, always interesting and entertaining please keep them coming my friend!

[@yiankut-ku2525]

Fantastic video and yes to a part 2

[@Ramotttholl]

all just sounds like advice for the Devs to build the world around the animals better considering with like world they try it more of an active world. the question just is how much would they use it.

[@hibbs1712]

No Khezu?? Believe it or not, straight to ecology jail. Although, the Zinogre conjecture is awesome!!

[@bluestar_kun]

50:30 so I'm like a Felyne? I walk on my toes when not wearing shoes and then use my whole foot with shoes on. I'm also pidgeon toed to my feet don't point forward when I walk, but instead outwards. I can clearly see my knees point inwards when I try to make feet point straight but it kinda hurts nor can I walk like that

[@guillermostaudt6452]

The whole section to Raganj is hilarious to me: "Maybe we have never spotted a ragang reproducing cause its very rare o they dont do it often" My personal theory if a bunch of rajang are mating in the same place, no one that is able to spot them probably survived to tell what he saw. Same with the subspecies difference, maybe the difference is small or maybe no one has cared about studying a lightning breathing colleric 2 ton gorilla that up close.

[@takrysa4117]

amazing video! Would greatly appreciate more like this

[@Ze-splattingmain]

I see a lot of people state that monster hunter ecology doesn't matter and that the series was never about that, but I hardly disagree. Sure some monsters are very extreme and they can do things normal animals can’t but I would say it’s exaggerated form of nature and biology. The elders even help out with this as well, not only are some grounded and have some loss exploration but also are a nice contrast to non-elders which in tern makes flying fire breathing wyverns, wolf like wyverns that control lighting and even blade welding dinosaurs seem more believable and grounded despite them not being realistically possible.

[@pillarmenn1936]

Who the fuck said that ecology didn't matter in MH? If that was the case, then they wouldn't have bothered with speculative biology in the first place.

[@Ze-splattingmain]

@@pillarmenn1936 lets just say I encountered some very special people on my time on KZbin.

[@FrogWizard224]

That was awesome, would love a part 2

[@Oficial_Mithin]

Oh would love to see a part two, as fantastical as MH is, I always love not only hearing the Devs explain the fictional biology but also what other people has to say, amazing content Oceaniz