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29 Amazing Animal Facts That Will Surprise You
- One species of jellyfish is immortal. ...
- A snail can sleep for three years at a time.
- There are 1 million ants for every human in the world.
- A pig's orgasm lasts 30 minutes. ...
- A blue whale weighs as much as three elephants and is as long as three Greyhound buses.
- What's a fact about animals?
- Why can't Elephants Jump?
- What Animals Can't jump?
- What makes an animal an animal?
- How can I learn more about animals?
What's a fact about animals?
Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses. A newborn Chinese water deer is so small it can almost be held in the palm of the hand. Ostriches can run faster than horses, and the males can roar like lions.
Why can't Elephants Jump?
In the case of the elephant, in fact, it's impossible. Unlike most mammals, the bones in elephant legs are all pointed downwards, which means they don't have the "spring" required to push off the ground.
What Animals Can't jump?
Elephants are the only mammal that can't jump
But there are other mammals that can't either, like sloths, hippos and rhinos. Although, unlike elephants, hippos and rhinos can have all four feet off the ground at the same time when they run.
What makes an animal an animal?
Animals are a major group of organisms, classified as the kingdom Animalia or Metazoa. In general they are multicellular, capable of locomotion and responsive to their environment, and feed by consuming other organisms.
How can I learn more about animals?
Visit or volunteer at a local zoo, farm, ranch or stable - Zoos and farms are a great way to get to know animals. While a visit to a farm or zoo can be a terrific learning experience, for young ones who are big animal lovers, there may also be volunteer opportunities.
