- The blue whale is the largest animal on the planet, reaching lengths of up to 100 feet.
- Octopuses have three hearts and blue blood.
- The Peregrine Falcon is the fastest bird, capable of reaching speeds over 200 mph in a dive.
- Elephants are capable of expressing complex emotions and have been observed showing behaviors such as mourning.
- Some species of frogs can freeze without dying and then thaw back to life.
- Koalas have fingerprints that are almost indistinguishable from human ones.
- The slow loris is the only venomous primate in the world.
- A group of flamingos is called a “flamboyance.”
- Crocodiles can live for over a century.
- The mantis shrimp can throw a punch at the speed of a bullet, and its eyes are among the most complex in the animal kingdom.
- Bats are the only mammals capable of sustained flight.
- The axolotl can regenerate lost body parts, including parts of its brain.
- Giraffes have the same number of vertebrae in their necks as humans, just much larger ones.
- The narwhal’s tusk is actually an elongated tooth and can grow up to 10 feet long.
- Honeybees communicate through a “waggle dance” to tell each other where to find food.
- Polar bears have black skin under their white fur to better absorb the sun’s rays.
- Seahorses are the only animals in which the male experiences pregnancy.
- The tongue of a blue whale can weigh as much as an elephant.
- A group of crows is known as a “murder.”
- The immortal jellyfish can revert to its juvenile form after reaching maturity, potentially giving it an endless lifespan.
ANIMALS
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