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 …
If you are asking yourself how many humps a camel has, you might be surprised to learn that the answer to your question depends on the species of the camel. And it gets a little bit more complicated than that as well. The Different Types of Camels There are three surviving species of camels, the …
Most people think that camels’ humps are used to store water, but that’s not actually true. So if not for water, why do camels have humps on their backs? These animals live in harsh environments, where both food and water are scarce. They have adapted to those environments really well, and their humps are one …
Being one of the more fascinating members of the animal kingdom, camels have a lot of unique facts to offer. They are extremely specialized for living in harsh environments, and they push the limits of possibility in many areas. Read through these fascinating facts about camels and get to know these magnificent animals even better. …
With over 1400 different species of bats, you might wonder what is the biggest bat in the world? Which species takes the crown? And how big exactly are the biggest bats? Before getting a definitive answer, you should ask yourself what does “the biggest” mean? Do you have the body length and wingspan in mind …
Bats are one of the most fascinating mammals as they are the only mammal capable of flying. They are an integral part of the ecosystem, and they can consume massive quantities of insects in one night. But are insects the only thing these animals eat? What do bats eat, besides insects? Let’s take a closer …