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 …
Why is Venus hotter than Mercury if Mercury is closer to the sun? Wouldn’t it make sense that the closer to the Sun you are the hotter it should be? Well yes, and no. And the answer depends on a few factors. How hot is Venus and hot is Mercury? The mean temperatures of these …
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 …
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 …
Lava is one of the most destructive natural forces on Earth. It can level buildings and lay waste to whole towns in a matter of minutes. But the same can be said for fires as well. So is lava hotter than fire? Let’s look at the temperatures of both and find an answer to this …
Why do the planets orbit the sun? The simple answer is because of the gravity of our Sun! The planets in our solar system orbit the sun because of the gravitational pull that the sun has on them. This force is what keeps them in orbit and prevents them from flying off into space. The …
Both the sun and the lightning have something in common, they are both in the state of plasma. But is the sun hotter than lightning? Or could it be the other way around? We’ll explore the temperatures of both the sun and lightning to see which one is hotter and if the answer is really …
Do all animals have a brain? And if they don’t, how do they live without one? These are all interesting questions and the answers will fascinate you. Brains are the center of our being, we can not imagine a life without them. It turns out that not all animals have a brain. If they don’t …
Can alligators run fast? Would you be able to outrun one if faced with it in the wild? We got you covered! Learn how fast these animals can run, what distances they can go and how their speed compares to that of an average human. How fast can alligators run? Yes, alligators can run or …
Alligators and crocodiles are both members of the order Crocodylia and are closely related. There are many similarities between the two but what is the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? Could you tell them apart if you would encounter them in the wild? There are quite a few ways to tell them apart, …