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]]>Ants Can Live Up to 30 Years
Being so small and fragile, most ants don’t end up welcoming the old age. However, if they manage to avoid the dangers of the world, some ants can actually live a long life. For example, queen ants are known to live for up to 30 years.
Ants Live on All Continents Expect Antarctica
Ants are similar to humans when it comes to their habitat; they can live almost anywhere. You can find ants on every continent on Earth except Antarctica.
Ants Don’t Have Ears
Ants don’t have ears, but that doesn’t stop them from “hearing” things. They make up for their lack of ears by sensing the vibrations in the ground using their feet.
Ants Have Two Stomachs
Ants have a different anatomy compared to most other insects, including the fact that they basically have two stomachs. One stomach is a regular one they use for the consumption of food like anyone else, while the other is called a “social” stomach. In this second stomach, ants store food so they can later share it with the queen or other ants.
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]]>Pandas Have a Unique Thumb
One of the most fascinating aspects of panda anatomy is their ‘thumb’, which is actually a modified wrist bone. This adaptation allows pandas to skillfully handle bamboo, their primary food source.
Pandas Can Climb and Swim
Despite their bulky appearance, pandas are adept climbers and swimmers. From a young age, pandas climb trees to escape threats or to nap. Their strong limbs support their weight, allowing them to reach impressive heights with ease. They use their swimming skills to stay safe from predators and cross rivers.
They Have a Unique Reproductive Cycle
Pandas have a remarkably unique and challenging reproductive cycle, contributing to their status as a vulnerable species. Female pandas ovulate just once a year, with a fertility window of only 24 to 72 hours. This limited period makes the timing of breeding crucial and often challenging for conservation efforts in both the wild and captivity.
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]]>There Are 5 Different Rhino Species
The Rhino family has five different species: white, black, Indian, Javan, and Sumatran. Javan rhino is the most endangered of them all, with estimates that only 60 specimens exist in the whole world. Sumatran is the smallest, standing at 4 ft 3 in compared to 6.6 ft that white rhino can reach.
Rhino’s Horns Are Similar to Our Fingernails
Rhino horns are made out of keratin, the same protein that forms human hair and fingernails. The horn constantly grows over the course of the rhino’s life at a pace of 2.5 inches per year.
White and Black Rhinos Are Grey
White rhino and black rhino are two different species, but the difference is not in their color, as they are both grey. White rhino got its name after the African word “wyd,” used to describe the rhino’s characteristic wide upper lip, which was mistakenly understood as “white” by foreigners. To avoid confusion, they named a similar rhino species, the “black” rhino.
Rhinos Are Surprisingly Fast
Don’t think you can outrun a rhino just because they are huge. As it turns out, rhinos are surprisingly fast, being able to reach a speed of 30 mph.
Rhinos Communicate Using Funny Noises and Poop
Rhinos have one of the most interesting ways of communicating with each other. They sneeze, snort, scream, and produce all sorts of other different funny noises depending on their mood. Also, studies have found that rhinos can differentiate and learn more about other members of their social group by smelling their poop.
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]]>Horses Can Sleep While Standing
Don’t get surprised if you see a horse standing on all four but not making any movements at all. This means they are asleep. Horses have stay apparatus, which allows them to lock their legs in place while being completely relaxed.
Horses Can Only Breathe Through Their Nose
This one might seem strange, but horses can’t breathe using their mouth. Unlike humans, their nasal passages are not connected to the mouth, so they can only breathe through their nose.
Horses Can’t Vomit
Horses are unable to vomit. This is due to strong muscles at the entrance of their stomach that prevents food from leaving it.
Horses Have a Great Peripheral Vision
It is considered that horses don’t have a particularly clear vision. But they make that up with a great peripheral vision that is above 340 degrees.
Australia Has Some of the Strongest and Toughest Horses
The horses in Australia are considered some of the toughest and strongest in the world. They were introduced to the continent by European settlers and had to endure harsh traveling conditions to get there. Only the most capable specimens survived the journey, resulting in a strong lineage.
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]]>@gilgitbaltistanadventure Donkey sound #donkey #travel #mountainanimals #tiktokcreators #tiktokapp #tiktokpakistan ♬ original sound – Gilgit Baltistan Adventure
A donkey’s bray can last for up to twenty seconds. It’s composed of two main parts: the inhalation of air, known as the “hee,” and the exhalation, referred to as the “haw.” This vocalization can reach volumes of up to 90 decibels, roughly equivalent to a lawn mower. This means it can be heard for about two miles in the right conditions.
@stald_saga Donkey Braying – VERY LOUD #foryoupage #4u #foryou #foru #donkey #braying #horse #icelandichorse #horselove #horsesoftiktok #horseriding #horsegirl #horsepower #horseaddict #horselife #horselifestyle #horsecrazy ♬ original sound – Stald_Saga
Why Do Donkeys Bray?
Donkeys bray for a variety of reasons, and here are just a couple of them.
Donkeys are social animals, and braying is their way of keeping in touch with other donkeys over large distances. They may bray to respond to another donkey’s call, signaling their presence and ensuring the cohesion of the group or family.
Braying can also indicate a donkey’s emotional state. Whether they’re excited, lonely, or stressed, donkeys use their bray to express their feelings.
@pinehillfarm Braylee had some things to say about that #bray #donkey #rescue #equineoftiktok #ShowUsYourDrawers #funny #fyp #farmlife #angrydonkey #donk ♬ Sneaky Snitch – Kevin MacLeod
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]]>Leaf Life
Koalas aren’t into variety when it comes to food—they’re all about eucalyptus leaves. Even though the leaves are toxic, koalas munch on up to one kilogram of them every day! It’s all thanks to their unique digestive system, able to break down harmful compounds with ease.
On the Nose
With noses that are practically built for the job, koalas can sniff out the most nourishing eucalyptus leaves like nobody’s business. Plus, their sharp sense of smell helps them detect the scent markings left by their fellow koalas.
One of a Kind
When it comes to species, koalas are pretty much the only branch left on the entire Phascolarctidae tree. They’re the last of their kind, but sadly, their numbers are dropping, landing them a ‘vulnerable’ status from the IUCN.
Battling a Disease
Koalas are waging a silent war against Chlamydia. They picked up the disease from exposure to infected livestock, and as their biology makes them treatment-proof, it poses a real threat. Scientists are trying to find specialized treatment options to help them stick around.
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]]>Appearance
Alligators and crocodiles share a lot of traits when it comes to their physical appearance. However, it is easy to spot differences between them if you look closer. For example, alligators have broad u-shaped shouts and darker color, while crocodiles have more narrow snouts in v-shape and tend to have brighter skin.
Location
In the wild, alligators are only found in North America and parts of China. Crocodiles live all around the world, ranging from North America and South America to Australia, Africa, and Asia.
Habitat
Alligators usually prefer freshwater and can be found in swamps, slow-moving rivers, lakes, and marshes. On the other hand, crocodiles mainly stick to saltwater, but some species are known to live or occasionally cross in freshwater.
Behavior
Finally, there is a significant difference in the behavior between alligators and crocodiles. Out of the two, crocodiles are known to be more aggressive and quicker to attack people. Alligators, while also quite dangerous, will rarely attack if unprovoked.
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]]>Reindeer Are Amazing Swimmers
Only Santa Claus’ reindeer can fly. But all other reindeer can swim, and they do it quite well. They are capable of swimming in fast and dangerous rivers with ease and swim faster than an average human.
Their Eye Color Changes Depending on the Season
Reindeer have changing eye color. In the summer, their eyes are golden. But when winter comes, their eye color turns into shade of blue to help them cope with a lack of light.
Their Fur Contains Hollow Hair
Considering they live in harsh and cold conditions, reindeer need all the warmth they can get. Luckily, their fur has a neat trick to help them capture it. On top of their thick undercoat is a layer of hollow and long hair, which traps air and provides added insulation for these majestic animals.
Reindeer Calves Are Able to Run Shortly After Being Born
Unlike most animal babies, reindeer calves are immediately ready for the world they are born into. Just a couple of hours from their birth, they are able to achieve a running speed of 50 mph and cover large distances.
They Have a Favorite Food
Reindeer eat all sorts of plants, but their biggest treat is lichen. They are a symbiosis of fungus and an alga and can grow on all surfaces, from bark and soil to rocks.
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]]>Baby Ferrets Have White Fur
When born, ferrets have completely white fur. It’s only after several weeks that they begin to receive their characteristic dark brown and black color.
Ferrets Sleep 18 Hours on Average
Napping and sleeping is the favorite activity of ferrets. They sleep 18 hours on average every day and can sometimes sleep even longer than that. Their favorite time to be awake is dusk and dawn, and they have most energy then.
Ferrets Get Smellier from Frequent Baths
Ferrets can have a strong smell due to oils in their skin. However, giving them a bath doesn’t make the problem go away. Frequent baths make their skin drier, increasing the production of oil and making them smellier.
Ferrets Can’t Sweat
Ferrets don’t have the ability to produce sweat, and their other options to cool off are quite scarce. This is why they can’t stand extreme heat and prefer to live in colder regions.
Ferrets Are Quite Intelligent
One reason why ferrets get along with humans so well is because they are quite intelligent. They can be trained to do all sorts of tricks and a variety of jobs. For example, Boeing used ferrets to run cables through long tubes when making their airplanes back in the 1960s.
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]]>One theory for the origin of the Manx cat is that they are descended from a group of cats that were shipwrecked on the Isle of Man, an island located in the Irish Sea. These cats may have adapted to their new environment by developing a mutation that resulted in taillessness. This mutation was then passed down to subsequent generations of Manx cats.
Another theory is that the Manx cat developed the tailless mutation due to inbreeding on the Isle of Man. The island has a small population and isolated geography, which may have led to a high rate of inbreeding among the cat population. This inbreeding could have resulted in the tailless mutation becoming more prevalent in the Manx cat population.
(@alfiethemanxcatt)Regardless of their exact origin, Manx cats are now found all over the world. They are known for their playful and affectionate personalities, and they make great pets for families with children.
One thing to note about Manx cats is that they can sometimes have health issues related to their taillessness. Some Manx cats may have spinal problems or other physical abnormalities due to the mutation that causes their taillessness. It is important for potential Manx cat owners to be aware of these potential health issues and to discuss them with a veterinarian before adopting a Manx cat.
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