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]]>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 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 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.
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 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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]]>Just like various other rodents, hamsters have teeth that don’t stop growing. In order to avoid discomfort, hamsters will wear them down to appropriate lengths. However, it is advisable that hamster owners check this on a regular basis and take their pets to the veterinarian for teeth trimming if they notice the overgrown teeth.
Hamsters are real speedsters, but they also have plenty of energy to go long distances. Whether it’s in the wild or on an exercise wheel, hamsters can do five-mile run sessions in a single night.
Hamsters use their puffy and elastic cheeks to fit as much food as they can into their mouth. However, they don’t actually consume all of it. Instead, they bring it back to their shelter and store it for later use.
With enough patience and proper technique, hamster owners can learn their pets various tricks. Additionally, they will learn to identify their name if used long enough and will come to their owner when called upon.
It sounds unbelievable that cute little things like hamsters are not welcomed anywhere. However, Hawaii is indifferent towards their cuteness and has a ban on hamsters. This is due to concerns that they would quickly establish a large colony if they would ever get into the wild and could cause issues for the state’s ecosystem.
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]]>Hummingbirds are the only bird species that can fly backward. They are able to do this because of the unique movement of their wings, which can rotate 180 degrees. Other birds fly with simple up-and-down movements.
Hummingbirds have no sense of smell. Instead, they rely on their hearing and vision to get around and find food. They are attracted to bright colors, with red flowers seeming to be their favorite.
Hummingbirds are not only the smallest bird that migrates but also the rare ones that do it solo. This is despite the fact that they are known to cover hundreds of miles during a single migration. Solo flying actually makes sense for hummingbirds because it is harder for predators to spot them this way.
Hummingbirds spend a lot of energy flying, which is why they eat a lot. And we mean a lot, at least by their standards. Some species are known to eat every 10 to 15 minutes, while others can consume twice their body weight in a single day.
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]]>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 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 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.
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 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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]]>Just like various other rodents, hamsters have teeth that don’t stop growing. In order to avoid discomfort, hamsters will wear them down to appropriate lengths. However, it is advisable that hamster owners check this on a regular basis and take their pets to the veterinarian for teeth trimming if they notice the overgrown teeth.
Hamsters are real speedsters, but they also have plenty of energy to go long distances. Whether it’s in the wild or on an exercise wheel, hamsters can do five-mile run sessions in a single night.
Hamsters use their puffy and elastic cheeks to fit as much food as they can into their mouth. However, they don’t actually consume all of it. Instead, they bring it back to their shelter and store it for later use.
With enough patience and proper technique, hamster owners can learn their pets various tricks. Additionally, they will learn to identify their name if used long enough and will come to their owner when called upon.
It sounds unbelievable that cute little things like hamsters are not welcomed anywhere. However, Hawaii is indifferent towards their cuteness and has a ban on hamsters. This is due to concerns that they would quickly establish a large colony if they would ever get into the wild and could cause issues for the state’s ecosystem.
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]]>The post Fun Facts About Hummingbirds You Probably Didn’t Know Before appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.
]]>Hummingbirds are the only bird species that can fly backward. They are able to do this because of the unique movement of their wings, which can rotate 180 degrees. Other birds fly with simple up-and-down movements.
Hummingbirds have no sense of smell. Instead, they rely on their hearing and vision to get around and find food. They are attracted to bright colors, with red flowers seeming to be their favorite.
Hummingbirds are not only the smallest bird that migrates but also the rare ones that do it solo. This is despite the fact that they are known to cover hundreds of miles during a single migration. Solo flying actually makes sense for hummingbirds because it is harder for predators to spot them this way.
Hummingbirds spend a lot of energy flying, which is why they eat a lot. And we mean a lot, at least by their standards. Some species are known to eat every 10 to 15 minutes, while others can consume twice their body weight in a single day.
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