Tag: Animal Facts
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Long Nosed Snake: A Comprehensive Guide
The long-nosed snake, or Rhinocheilus lecontei, is a nonvenomous species found across North America. They are often mistaken for the venomous coral snake due to its similar coloration, so be careful, this is another reptile with distinct characteristics and behaviors. For this blog post, we crafted a comprehensive guide with everything you need to know…
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Research Exposes that Chimpanzees Self-Medicate With Plants
New research published on the 20th of June 2024 in the PLOS One Scientific Journal, reveals that maybe Chimpanzees self-medicate with plants. Photo by Bernard Dupont from France, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. The scientists behind a new research paper remained curious about chimpanzees’ intriguing behaviors in Uganda’s Budongo Forest that hinted at the…
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How many hearts does an octopus have? and why is it three?
If you are here you are probably wondering: How many hearts does an octopus have? short answer: Three hearts. You might be wondering how is that even possible and why, in this blog post we explain all about it. When it comes to the octopus, there’s more than meets the eye – or in this…
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Otters Holding Hands: it doesn’t mean what you think
Otters holding hands has to be the cutest thing anyone has seen. After all, being so furry and small, everything they do has the potential to be extremely adorable. Many people seem to believe that the act of otters holding hands is one of romantic love, as that is what’s written on most pages. But…
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What Monkey is Curious George?
What monkey is Curious George? – Short answer Curious George may not even be a monkey. Below we explain it further, but bottom line: if he is a monkey, he is probably the Barbary macaque as that is the only monkey from Africa that lacks a tail. If he is an ape, which is what…
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Fainting Goats: Do They Really Faint?
Screaming and fainting goats have become internet sensations, a while back it became viral to provoke a goat to faint. Therefore, you may have stumbled upon countless videos of goats frozen after being startled. But what’s the real story behind these viral videos? This blog post explains what’s truly happening behind the meme. Do goats…
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The Pig Nosed Turtle is Real! Here’s Everything About this Species
The Pig Nosed Turtle (Carettochelys insculpta) is an incredible-looking turtle that is sadly endangered. Sometimes people refer to it as the Fly River Turtle, because of its main habitat the Fly River in Papua New Guinea. This species often receives attention because of its funny look, it definitely entices curiosity. It is normal to look…
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Why Do Flamingos Lose Their Pink? and Why They May Go Extinct
Whether you’ve wondered “Why do flamingos lose their pink?” or didn’t even know they could lose their pink, this post is for you! We will tell you five interesting facts about flamingos, and how, sadly, they may go extinct due to climate change. Why do flamingos lose their pink? – Quick Answer Flamingos are pink…
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Why are animals red? The Surprising Reason
Yes, red animals can naturally be that color. Animals come in stunning colors, and red is one of the most eye-catching. But have you ever wondered why some animals are red? It turns out that it’s not all about pigments as one would naturally think, many other elements are at play. In this blog post,…
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10 Jaw Dropping Red Animals You Need to See
Red animals can be one of the most fascinating species to see. It is truly hard to fathom how red can animals be, and through the magic of wildlife photography, we can find out about amazingly beautiful species from the comfort of our homes. In this blog post, we show you how some of the…