You may not think scientists have a great sense of humor, but the hashtag #UnscienceAnAnimal is here to prove you wrong.

From Latin names to endless amounts of jargon to memorize, learning about nature can be a pretty daunting task. But a group of scientists from around the world came together to “unscience” animal anatomy to not only get a good laugh but give people some details they’ll really remember.

The goal of #UnscienceAnAnimal is to give non-specialists an appreciation for the complex anatomy of some of the world’s most interesting species – but to put them in terms that people can both understand and will remember.

Suggestions from zoologists, researchers, museum and aquarium workers, and conservation organizations gave everyone a good laugh.

Even the most basic of efforts were hilarious.

Apparently there’s not much more you need to know about a Tasmanian devil other than there is no good end:

And no matter how many years of biology you’ve taken, you’ve probably never realized the sheer number of creatures that have some form of a Boop or Boop Snoot.

Observe:

But be careful, because not all Boops and Boop Snoots can or should be booped and it’s better to know in advance than to learn it the hard way.

No booping the oranguatans, for instance:

Of course, if there’s ever going to be a quiz, you will have to learn the difference between a Boop Snoot and a Snoofle Sniffer.

And as you’ve probably noticed, “Floof” is also an incredibly important part of animal anatomy – and it can be furry or feathery.

And just as all Boops and Boop Snoots are not boopable, not all Floof is floofable – so watch your hands or you’ll be at the mercy of the Scorn Dispenser (or worse!):

Of course, not all animals can be explained in so many words. Some of them are just weird.

Take this azhdarchid pterosaur, for example – a dinosaur dating to the late Cretaceous period. Even a paleontoligist struggled to described it.

Zoos around the country, which are dedicated to teaching citizens about animals, got in on the fun as well. And they weren’t about to pretend every part of every creature is adorable.

Take this giant ball of “nope,” for instance:

Rescue organizations played along as well to try to get some of their animals adopted, and they were very honest about potential danger zones.

Parks with expertise in their native animal populations also shared some key details too.

Did you know the Brazilian free-tailed bat had a Whippy Whip? We sure didn’t – but we definitely don’t want to be on the whipping end of it!

Surprisingly, even evolutionary biologists who study the animals in question can label their “Tasty Bits” for us.

It seems a bit gruesome, but it’s better than accidentally putting a non-tasty bit in your Death Funnel.

It turns out there’s a lot we don’t know about some of the planet’s creatures, especially when they look like they come from a different planet.

The “murderous sprinkles of wrath” might be out very favorite piece of animal anatomy.

Of course, some people wanted their science back and professionals were all too happy to oblige.

At least until everyone realized it was nowhere near as fun.

Be sure to check out the hashtag for hundreds more hilarious and un-sciency animal tidbits.

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Source: IFL Science, #UnScienceAnAnimal on Twitter