Happy #WildlifeWednesday!🦋 Ever wonder how butterflies eat without teeth or jaws? Instead of chewing, butterflies use a long, flexible mouthpart called a proboscis! This structure works like a straw, coiling up when not in use and unfurling to sip up liquids. The proboscis is made of two interlocking tubes that form a channel for drawing up nectar, fruit juices, or even water and minerals from damp soil. In this video, you can see two butterflies extending their proboscises to feed on pineapple