When thinking about leeches most people think of blood-sucking parasites straight out of nightmares, however, did you know that not all leeches suck blood? Or that they were and still are used in medicine. There are many fascinating facts about leeches, and knowing them might make these little worms seem friendlier. 1. Most leeches live …
A kangaroo is a marsupial from the family Macropodidae. Native to Australia, they are the largest living marsupials. They are also one of the most recognizable animals in the world. But what does this unique creature actually eat? What are the different species of kangaroos? There are four species of kangaroos: the red kangaroo, the …
One of the most recognizable animals of the Australian continent, kangaroos are truly something else. Their unique physiology and some of the traits not seen in many other animals make them even more interesting. Want to learn more about these hopping mammals? Read through some of the most amazing facts about kangaroos. 1. There are …
Most people avoid them when they see them in water and it’s for a good reason, jellyfish sting, and while most stings aren’t deadly, they are painful. That jellyfish fact aside, these animals are fascinating and mesmerizing. One of them might even be immortal… Now if that’s not something to be amazed about we don’t …
Iguanas are one of the more interesting-looking lizards, their spikes are a sight to behold. Did you know they have a third eye? No? Read on to learn more amazing facts about iguanas, one of the largest lizards out there. 1. They are big Iguanas can grow to impressive sizes, they can grow to 5 …
Giraffes are one of the most fascinating animals on our planet, their long necks certainly set them apart from most. But how many neck bones does a giraffe have? With their necks being as long as they are you may expect the number is pretty high compared to other animals. But is this the case? …
The largest land mammal also has a large appetite. You do need a lot of food to keep a body of such size moving. But what do elephants eat? What are the main foods that they will consume and how does the diet of the African elephant differ from that of an Asian elephant? General …
It is not uncommon to spot a fox on a tree that has fallen down or even on a tree branch. They are after all excellent jumpers. But can foxes climb trees? Are they able to climb up the trunk instead of just jumping from one part of the tree to another? The answer to …
One of the cutest animals out there, hedgehogs are popular all over the world, although they can only be found in some areas natively. Their unique look made them part of many folklore and their friendly nature made them popular pets in some areas of the world. It’s not only their spikes that make them …
Their long necks along with their sleek bodies and cool fur patterns make giraffes one of the most recognizable animals on our planet. But that’s not all, there are many more interesting facts about giraffes that make these mammals stand out from other animals. Ready to learn some? Here we go! 1. Giraffes are the …
Foxes have many unique traits so it’s no wonder they play a big part in folklore, mythology, and even everyday language. Cunning as a fox? It makes perfect sense. There are so many interesting facts about foxes to share with you and some of them may even shock you. They are closely related to dogs …
You won’t need a memory of an elephant to memorize all these facts about elephants as all of them are fascinating. Elephants are the largest living land animals and are only bested by some whales if we take all animals into account. These impressive animals are very intelligent and have some of the characteristics you …
If you are lucky enough to often be near donkeys you might hear people referring to some as jackasses? Why are donkeys called jackasses? Does this term apply to all donkeys or just a specific type of donkey? Is the term derogatory? Read on and learn everything about this “name”. A donkey wasn’t always a …
Donkeys, members of the same family as horses and zebras really stand out with some of their unique traits… Like their laughter. Did you know that laughter is called braying? No? There is a lot more to learn about them so do browse through these exciting facts about donkeys. 1. Donkeys were once more commonly …