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**Item #:** SCP-████ **Object Class:** Safe **Special Containment Procedures:** SCP-████ is to be contained within a standard terrarium measuring 1m x 1m x 1m at Site-██. The terrarium should be filled with a substrate of fertile soil and kept at a temperature range of 20-25°C. SCP-████'s diet consists of organic matter, specifically fruits and vegetables, and should be replenished twice weekly. **Description:** SCP-████ is a garn worm measuring approximately 12cm in length. It displays a series of minute bioluminescent patterns along its body, emitting a soft, pulsating glow. The worm constantly wears a miniature top hat, seemingly attached to its body and composed of an unknown material resistant to damage. The anomalous properties of SCP-████ manifest when a human places the hat worn by SCP-████ on their head. Upon doing so, the individual gains the temporary ability to understand and communicate with animals through a form of telepathy. This effect persists for up to 30 minutes after the hat is removed. **Addendum: Interview Log** *Interviewer: Dr. █████* *Subject: D-9345* **Dr. █████:** Please describe what you're experiencing while wearing the hat. **D-9345:** Whoa, I can totally understand these little critters now! The squirrel over there is talking about hiding nuts, and the birds are gossiping about the weather. This is nuts! **Dr. █████:** Fascinating. Can you engage in a conversation with SCP-████ itself? **D-9345:** Sure thing. Hey, buddy, what's life like for you in that hat? **SCP-████:** *telepathic transmission* Oh, you know, the usual. Trying to find ways to entertain myself in this cozy headwear. It's a bit lonely, though. None of the bugs passing by seem to be very talkative. **Dr. █████:** Thank you, D-9345. Please remove the hat now. **Addendum: Experiment Log** *Research Team: Dr. █████, Dr. ███, Dr. ████* *Subject: SCP-████ and a Three-Toed Sloth (Bradypus sp.)* **Dr. ███:** Alright, let's put the hat on SCP-████ and introduce it to the sloth. *SCP-████'s hat is placed on Dr. ████'s head.* **Dr. ████:** Hi there, Mr. Sloth! Can you understand me? *The sloth moves very slowly, turning its head towards Dr. ████.* **Sloth:** Yes, I understand you, human. **Dr. ███:** Amazing! What do you usually think about? **Sloth:** Oh, mostly hanging around, munching leaves. Sometimes I ponder the mysteries of the universe. But mostly, I nap. **Dr. █████:** Remarkable. SCP-████'s effects seem to be working as expected. **Dr. ████:** Sloth, do you have any opinions about humans? **Sloth:** You all move too fast. Always in a rush. But your hats are intriguing. **Dr. ███:** Noted. Thank you, Sloth. That will be all for now. *SCP-████'s hat is removed, and the sloth resumes its slow movements.* **Closing Statement:** The experiment with the sloth provided valuable insights into the perspectives of animals while under the influence of SCP-████'s anomalous properties. Further experiments are underway to understand the full extent of its abilities.