From Science Magazine.

Nearly everyone has fun on a carousel—including, possibly, fruit flies.

Scientists observed some flies embarking on a spinning platform voluntarily and repeatedly, suggesting the animals may find the movement appealing for some reason. If confirmed, it would add to the small but growing pile of evidence for play in invertebrates—and would be the first instance of a type called “locomotor play” in these animals.

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FOOTAGE CREDIT: TILMAN TRIPHAN AND WOLF HÜTTEROTH

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