What is a nibbler?

A Nibbler, also known as a cave salamander, is a fictional alien species from the animated television series Futurama.

  • Appearance and Biology: Nibblonians are small, black, vaguely mammalian creatures with a single large eye and three tentacles used for locomotion and manipulation. They possess an insatiable appetite and primarily consume things whole.

  • Diet: Nibblonians eat almost anything, including matter and energy. Their primary food source is dark matter, which is the waste product of extinct species. They are essential to preventing the universe from collapsing due to the accumulation of dark matter.

  • Lifespan: Nibblonians have incredibly long lifespans, potentially living for thousands of years.

  • Intelligence and Civilization: Despite their small size and seemingly simple appearance, Nibblonians are highly intelligent and possess a technologically advanced civilization. They are the guardians of the universe, secretly intervening to prevent catastrophic events.

  • Lord Nibbler: The most prominent Nibblonian in Futurama is Lord Nibbler, who is responsible for freezing Philip J. Fry and sending him to the future to prevent the Brain Spawn from destroying the universe.