The Mystery of the Strange Marks on My Car — and the Tiny Visitors Behind Them

toes allow them to grip smooth surfaces, from windowpanes to metal car roofs, without slipping. At night, especially in damp or humid weather, they wander around looking for moisture or warmth—and a car’s shiny surface makes the perfect stopover.

It made perfect sense once I thought about it. We’d had light rain the night before, and my driveway sits continue reading …