What’s the Difference Between Claws and Nails?
Below is a TED-Ed lesson that will teach you the difference between claws and nails. Have you ever thought about why humans have nails...
Fun Facts About Elephants
Elephants
are so adorable with their long trunks and big ears. But how much do you
actually know about the biggest land animals on Earth? Here...
Have You Noticed That Cats Leave Their Mouths Open After Smelling Something? Here’s Why
You may have noticed that, after a cat smells something, it keeps its mouth open for a while. This is called the flehmen response...
These are Some of the Biggest Birds in the World
Birds come in many shapes and sizes, and some of them are terrifyingly big. Some birds are way bigger than us. We've compiled a...
3 Things You Didn’t Know About Bats
It may sound unbelievable, but bats make up one-fifth of all the mammals in the world. With a population so big, it’s natural that...
Why Don’t Penguins Feet Freeze?
Imagine if you lived in Antarctica and had to stand barefoot on the ice all day, every day. How long would it be before...
Did You Know That Some Fish Can Switch Sex?
Some fish species, like bluehead wrasse, can go from female to male thanks to duplicate genes. This process was described in a recent study...
Why Some Dogs Bark a Lot
Barking is a way of communication for dogs, but some bark a lot more than the others. Why do some dogs start barking for...
Facts About Lovebirds
Lovebirds, a species of parrot, are affectionate and love living in pairs, but they don’t really mind being on their own either. The famous...
Do Fish Get Thirsty?
Fish live in water, but do they ever get thirsty? Well, according to professor of fish physiology and aquaculture at the University of New...