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Random animal facts you know

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NewDayNewLife · 17/03/2022 22:15

There is a South American bird called the paradise tanager, Latin name Tangara chilensis. It's found in quite a few countries in South America... but not Chile.

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DustyMaiden · 17/03/2022 22:20

A giraffe has the same amount of neck vertebrae as humans 7.

Isausernameavailable · 17/03/2022 22:21

There's a fish called a sarcastic fringehead

Hospedia · 17/03/2022 22:24

Baby elephants suck their trunks for comfort which is just adorable really. It also helps them learn to control their trunk.

ThePug · 17/03/2022 22:24

Wombats' poo is square

QuebecBagnet · 17/03/2022 22:25

Altering the temperature of the vivarium when incubating gecko eggs can mean the lizards are more likely to be homosexual when hatched. You can also influence the average biological sex of hatched lizards by altering the temperature.

RockAndRollerskate · 17/03/2022 22:27

Elephants think humans are cute. The same areas in their brain fire up as when humans see a puppy

OutsideVoice · 17/03/2022 22:28

This is one of my favourites.

Random animal facts you know
Beamur · 17/03/2022 22:28

Moose are predated by Orca

Lzzyisgod · 17/03/2022 22:29

Tortoises have 3 Chambers in their hearts (humans have 4)

ThreeB · 17/03/2022 22:31

Rhinos ejaculate if you tickle the backs of their knees

Borris · 17/03/2022 22:32

Horses don't have a gall bladder

NewDayNewLife · 17/03/2022 22:33

Really interesting facts so far!
@OutsideVoice, unfortunately since I am blind, I couldn't tell what the image was. Could you describe it if you don't mind? Sorry and thanks!

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Kendodd · 17/03/2022 22:34

Moose are predated by Orca

How? Do moose swim?

CassTheFox · 17/03/2022 22:34

There are no hedgehogs in America. Or in Australia 🦔

Also hyenas aren’t related to dogs, or cats. They are more like giant weasels

Mrsjayy · 17/03/2022 22:35

Sloths poo once a week !

LaraDeSalle · 17/03/2022 22:36

A Flamingo's head has to be upside down when it eats

Flamingos are known for standing in shallow water on one leg, but most people are unaware that due to the way in which they have developed a Flamingo has to use the bristles at the top of its beak to filter out the mud and water that gets sucked in along with its actual food. It therefore has to eat with its heat upside down as otherwise it would be unable to filter its food properly.

LaraDeSalle · 17/03/2022 22:38

koala fingerprints are virtually indistinguishable from humans.

eandz13 · 17/03/2022 22:38

Whales used to be hoofed land mammals

northernshite · 17/03/2022 22:40

Sharks can't swim backwards.

Mrsjayy · 17/03/2022 22:42

They have these in Australia instead of hedgehogs

Random animal facts you know
Masdintle · 17/03/2022 22:42

All brontosaurus are thin at one end, much, much thicker in the middle and then thin again at the far end Grin

SleepingStandingUp · 17/03/2022 22:42

Echidna's have a four headed penis

Somanymistakes · 17/03/2022 22:42

The leopard slug has a corkscrew shaped penis that is far longer than their actual body.

SleepingStandingUp · 17/03/2022 22:44

@NewDayNewLife

Really interesting facts so far! *@OutsideVoice*, unfortunately since I am blind, I couldn't tell what the image was. Could you describe it if you don't mind? Sorry and thanks!
Re picture. Which is the only animal that can make its own custard? Platypus. Because they lay eggs and produce milk
SleepingStandingUp · 17/03/2022 22:44

Ducks also have a corkscrew penis