Yesterday, while walking in my own garden, I spotted something truly unusual. At first, I thought it was just an old rope lying on the grass – long, wavy, as if someone had left it there by accident. But suddenly, a doubt crept in: “What if it’s a snake?!”

My heart started pounding. Instinctively, I took out my phone to capture the moment. Driven by curiosity (and a healthy dose of fear!), I decided to get closer. Each step felt risky, like I was about to face something truly dangerous…

When I got close, I was shocked! It wasn’t what I had imagined.

It wasn’t a snake or a rope… The answer left me speechless. More in the first comment

Right before my eyes, a long line of about 150 caterpillars was slowly crawling! They formed a perfectly aligned living chain, moving as one, tightly packed together, following an invisible path.

I never imagined witnessing such a scene – and right in front of my house!

Why were they moving like that? Where were they going? These questions are still in my mind.

Some say it’s a collective defense strategy against predators. Others believe they move together to better navigate or save energy – the ones in front lead, and the rest simply follow.

And you? Have you ever seen anything like this? Where do you think they were headed?